Art Awakens Rural Village in Beijing, China
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Art Awakens Rural Village in Beijing, China

China Daily  

Rural village in Beijing's Pinggu district transforms into a thriving tourist destination thanks to its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. The village, once an underdeveloped rural area, has become a popular destination for tourists, attracting 30,000 visitors since the launch of its first art festival in July. The village has experienced economic growth and improved the residents' living standards through the integration of art and tourism.

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ICH tours in 34 villages across Beijing unveiled
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2 weeks ago

ICH tours in 34 villages across Beijing unveiled

China Daily  

An intangible cultural heritage performance being staged during the launch of the ICH village tours in Beijing on Dec 6. Intangible cultural heritage tours in 34 villages across Beijing were unveiled in the capital city's Yanqing district on Dec 6. They highlight ICH gourmet food, craftsmanship, customs and exhibitions, and aim to spice up traveler experiences and bring new vitality …

ICH tours in 34 villages across Beijing unveiled
2 weeks ago

ICH tours in 34 villages across Beijing unveiled

China Daily  

By Yang Feiyue | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-09 15:15 An intangible cultural heritage performance being staged during the launch of the ICH village tours in Beijing on Dec 6. Intangible cultural heritage tours in 34 villages across Beijing were unveiled in the capital city's Yanqing district on Dec 6. They highlight ICH gourmet food, craftsmanship, customs and exhibitions, and aim …

New fishing village drives rural vitalization for Tai'an's town
1 month, 1 week ago

New fishing village drives rural vitalization for Tai'an's town

China Daily  

Laohu town in Dongping county, Tai'an, has undergone a remarkable transformation into a thriving fishing village, embracing its prosperity on the journey of rural vitalization. Furthermore, Laohu town has constructed a cultural corridor and added nighttime lighting to create a vibrant district with a rich fishing village charm and boost its nighttime economy. It established a "fishing culture tourism" brand …

New fishing village drives rural vitalization for Tai'an's town
1 month, 1 week ago

New fishing village drives rural vitalization for Tai'an's town

China Daily  

Laohu town in Dongping county, Tai'an, has undergone a remarkable transformation into a thriving fishing village, embracing its prosperity on the journey of rural vitalization. Furthermore, Laohu town has constructed a cultural corridor and added nighttime lighting to create a vibrant district with a rich fishing village charm and boost its nighttime economy. It established a "fishing culture tourism" brand …

Rural Paradise Unveiled: Immerse Yourself in the Harvest Season in Chongqing
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rural Paradise Unveiled: Immerse Yourself in the Harvest Season in Chongqing

China Daily  

Rural tourism in Chongqing is gaining popularity, with a recent event showcasing a harvest competition in Baoluan township. The area offers a unique countryside tour experience with abundant tourism resources, including Nantianhu Nature Reserve and Shiping Forest Farm. The local government is actively promoting rural tourism by developing a digital farming map and hosting various events and activities. This initiative …

Art museum opens in Huangsha village
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Art museum opens in Huangsha village

China Daily  

An art museum in Huangsha village, Dinghai district, Zhoushan, Zhejiang province recently opened to the public. The museum is currently hosting an exhibition featuring dozens of paintings, including portraits, fishermen's paintings, and resin artworks created by artists who live, work, or study in Dinghai district. "My first impression of these works is their vibrancy, especially the many children's paintings, which …

Art museum opens in Huangsha village
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Art museum opens in Huangsha village

China Daily  

An art museum in Huangsha village, Dinghai district, Zhoushan, Zhejiang province recently opened to the public. The museum is currently hosting an exhibition featuring dozens of paintings, including portraits, fishermen's paintings, and resin artworks created by artists who live, work, or study in Dinghai district. "My first impression of these works is their vibrancy, especially the many children's paintings, which …

Town set to redefine cultural tourism in Beidaihe
6 months, 1 week ago

Town set to redefine cultural tourism in Beidaihe

China Daily  

Works of Zhang Zhanzhan will be shown at his exhibition at Butong Art Town. Beidaihe, a renowned summer retreat by the Bohai Bay in Hebei province, is poised to unveil the innovative Butong Art Town, a groundbreaking public art project designed to offer unparalleled cultural and immersive tourism experiences to visitors. The grand inauguration of the town will feature a …

Town set to redefine cultural tourism in Beidaihe
6 months, 1 week ago

Town set to redefine cultural tourism in Beidaihe

China Daily  

Works of Zhang Zhanzhan will be shown at his exhibition at Butong Art Town. Beidaihe, a renowned summer retreat by the Bohai Bay in Hebei province, is poised to unveil the innovative Butong Art Town, a groundbreaking public art project designed to offer unparalleled cultural and immersive tourism experiences to visitors. The grand inauguration of the town will feature a …

Yudong village harnesses farmer paintings to drive rural vitalization
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Yudong village harnesses farmer paintings to drive rural vitalization

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-06-03 A farmer painting depicts Yudong village in Kecheng district, Quzhou, Zhejiang province. Yudong village in Kecheng district, Quzhou, Zhejiang province has in recent years been leveraging its cultural heritage to propel rural revitalization. Renowned for its farmer paintings, the village established the China Rural Art Museum in 2020, which predominantly showcases artworks crafted by local residents. The …

International youth embrace Tujia village
6 months, 3 weeks ago

International youth embrace Tujia village

China Daily  

Young foreigners joined local villagers in the traditional hand-waving dance. On May 25th, the "International Youth Explore Tujia Village" cultural exchange event took place in Xiaonanhai's Thirteen Villages in Chongqing's Qianjiang district. Ten young people from Russia, Vietnam, Cambodia and other countries were invited to Qianjiang to experience the vibrant Tujia culture through activities such as sightseeing, observing folk customs …

Intangible cultural heritage promotes rural vitalization in Dongying
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Intangible cultural heritage promotes rural vitalization in Dongying

China Daily  

At Yangmiao Huangheli, a cultural and tourism project in Dongying, East China's Shandong province, visitors can appreciate Yellow River culture through a variety of intangible cultural heritage handicrafts. Local intangible cultural heritage has become a spotlight in rural vitalization, with several cultural and tourism projects flourishing in Dongying, East China's Shandong province. In Dongji township, Kenli district of Dongying, 140 …

Tourism revives millennia-old Qiang village
11 months, 1 week ago

Tourism revives millennia-old Qiang village

China Daily  

Ethnic Qiang people dance to greet the new year according to their traditional calendar in Taoping Qiang village, Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture, Sichuan province. CHENGDU — Nestled in a gorge near the upper reaches of the Minjiang River in Southwest China's Sichuan province, Taoping Qiang village has existed for over two millennia. The village was reconstructed in the …

Village people
1 year ago

Village people

China Daily  

Viewers can enjoy a dramatic landscape from one of the observation spots on top of the mountain in Fengyi village, Haiyan county, Jiaxing, Zhejiang province. "I live in the neighborhood and often come here to kill time," Chen says. "They are all based on my memory, and each one takes about half a month to finish," Chen says, adding that …

Intangible cultural heritage promotes rural revitalization in Dongying
1 year, 2 months ago

Intangible cultural heritage promotes rural revitalization in Dongying

China Daily  

At Yangmiao Huangheli, a cultural and tourism project in Dongying, East China's Shandong province, visitors can appreciate Yellow River culture through a variety of intangible cultural heritage handicrafts. Local intangible cultural heritage has become a spotlight in rural revitalization, with several cultural and tourism projects flourishing in Dongying, East China's Shandong province. In Dongji township, Kenli district of Dongying, 140 …

Intangible cultural heritage promotes rural revitalization in Dongying
1 year, 2 months ago

Intangible cultural heritage promotes rural revitalization in Dongying

China Daily  

At Yangmiao Huangheli, a cultural and tourism project in Dongying, East China's Shandong province, visitors can appreciate Yellow River culture through a variety of intangible cultural heritage handicrafts. Local intangible cultural heritage has become a spotlight in rural revitalization, with several cultural and tourism projects flourishing in Dongying, East China's Shandong province. In Dongji township, Kenli district of Dongying, 140 …

Can Tourism Save China’s Small Villages?
1 year, 2 months ago

Can Tourism Save China’s Small Villages?

The Diplomat  

In the tapestry of China’s economic landscape, its metropolises have long stood as shining beacons of progress, boasting cutting-edge technology and sprawling infrastructure that beckon the world’s attention. Trip.com, China’s largest tourism agency, announced a plan in March 2021 to cultivate 10,000 professional agents with a focus on rural destinations and invest 1 billion yuan in industry funds. The company’s …

Creativity paints a vibrant rural art scene
1 year, 3 months ago

Creativity paints a vibrant rural art scene

China Daily  

Verdant forest embraces Zijing village, Yuhang district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. CHEN YUPENG/FOR CHINA DAILY Zhejiang villages are among many using culture to revive and embellish country life, Yang Feiyue reports. About 40 kilometers to the northwest of downtown Hangzhou city and in the Yuhang district, of Zhejiang province, Qingshan's roadsides and fields are studded with distinctive art installations. The …

Creativity paints a vibrant rural art scene
1 year, 3 months ago

Creativity paints a vibrant rural art scene

China Daily  

Artistic elements grace the Qingshan village's sign. Elsewhere in Yuhang, art galleries and homestays of Song Dynasty style have sprung up in Jingshan town, while museums dedicated to textile shuttles and elements of the lunar calendar have been opened in Baizhang town, and a cluster of intangible cultural heritage halls displaying paper umbrellas, kites, jade ware, porcelain, silkworm breeding and …

Creativity paints a vibrant rural art scene
1 year, 3 months ago

Creativity paints a vibrant rural art scene

China Daily  

Verdant forest embraces Zijing village, Yuhang district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. CHEN YUPENG/FOR CHINA DAILY Zhejiang villages are among many using culture to revive and embellish country life, Yang Feiyue reports. About 40 kilometers to the northwest of downtown Hangzhou city and in the Yuhang district, of Zhejiang province, Qingshan's roadsides and fields are studded with distinctive art installations. The …

Creativity paints a vibrant rural art scene
1 year, 3 months ago

Creativity paints a vibrant rural art scene

China Daily  

Visitors discuss calligraphy in Nanshan village, Yuhang district of Hangzhou. "The exterior of the visitor center is wrapped in bamboo, and blends traditional craftsmanship with modern design," Lin says. Two of the village's many old buildings have been transformed into art spaces, thanks to a group of craftsmen, artists and curators, who have settled in Qingshan village over the years. …

Creativity paints a vibrant rural art scene
1 year, 3 months ago

Creativity paints a vibrant rural art scene

China Daily  

Verdant forest embraces Zijing village, Yuhang district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. CHEN YUPENG/FOR CHINA DAILY Zhejiang villages are among many using culture to revive and embellish country life, Yang Feiyue reports. About 40 kilometers to the northwest of downtown Hangzhou city and in the Yuhang district, of Zhejiang province, Qingshan's roadsides and fields are studded with distinctive art installations. The …

Creativity paints a vibrant rural art scene
1 year, 3 months ago

Creativity paints a vibrant rural art scene

China Daily  

Visitors discuss calligraphy in Nanshan village, Yuhang district of Hangzhou. "The exterior of the visitor center is wrapped in bamboo, and blends traditional craftsmanship with modern design," Lin says. Two of the village's many old buildings have been transformed into art spaces, thanks to a group of craftsmen, artists and curators, who have settled in Qingshan village over the years. …

Creativity paints a vibrant rural art scene
1 year, 3 months ago

Creativity paints a vibrant rural art scene

China Daily  

Verdant forest embraces Zijing village, Yuhang district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. CHEN YUPENG/FOR CHINA DAILY Zhejiang villages are among many using culture to revive and embellish country life, Yang Feiyue reports. About 40 kilometers to the northwest of downtown Hangzhou city and in the Yuhang district, of Zhejiang province, Qingshan's roadsides and fields are studded with distinctive art installations. The …

Creativity paints a vibrant rural art scene
1 year, 3 months ago

Creativity paints a vibrant rural art scene

China Daily  

Artistic elements grace the Qingshan village's sign. Elsewhere in Yuhang, art galleries and homestays of Song Dynasty style have sprung up in Jingshan town, while museums dedicated to textile shuttles and elements of the lunar calendar have been opened in Baizhang town, and a cluster of intangible cultural heritage halls displaying paper umbrellas, kites, jade ware, porcelain, silkworm breeding and …

Zhejiang village gets full attention
1 year, 3 months ago

Zhejiang village gets full attention

China Daily  

An aerial view of Chendong village, Zhejiang province. The village in Pan'an county, in Jinhua city in Zhejiang province, is surrounded by green mountains and picturesque landscapes. Local authorities have followed up on problems and requests, and have taken steps to build cultural halls, pave roads, maintain the village pool and install public fitness equipment to improve living conditions. Folk …

District's cultural achievements on display
1 year, 3 months ago

District's cultural achievements on display

China Daily  

The modern face of Chaoyang district, Beijing. At the ongoing China International Fair for Trade in Services, Beijing's Chaoyang district has set up two exhibition zones to showcase its latest achievements in the sectors of cultural tourism and finance. It also introduces a group of new cultural products and services, such as digital music and digital tourism, and highlights the …

District's cultural achievements on display
1 year, 3 months ago

District's cultural achievements on display

China Daily  

The modern face of Chaoyang district, Beijing. At the ongoing China International Fair for Trade in Services, Beijing's Chaoyang district has set up two exhibition zones to showcase its latest achievements in the sectors of cultural tourism and finance. It also introduces a group of new cultural products and services, such as digital music and digital tourism, and highlights the …

Village finds the art in rural revitalization
1 year, 4 months ago

Village finds the art in rural revitalization

China Daily  

Student volunteers and villagers work together to make traditional local food in the art garden in Gejia village, Zhejiang province, Aug 11, 2023. Gejia village in Ningbo city of Zhejiang province is carrying out rural revitalization via the use of art. Some products made by students and villagers are on display in Gejia village, Zhejiang province, Aug 11, 2023. A …

Finding a perfect picture in Fenghuang Ancient City
1 year, 4 months ago

Finding a perfect picture in Fenghuang Ancient City

China Daily  

A tourist wearing festive ethnic dress poses for a photo in Fenghuang Ancient City, Central China's Hunan province, on Aug 2023. Travel photography is a novel form of cultural tourism that's taking root in Fenghuang Ancient City, Central China's Hunan province, drawing crowds of tourists and enhancing the travel experience for visitors as the nighttime scenery provides an awe-inspiring backdrop …

Ancient town shows it is a modern attraction
1 year, 4 months ago

Ancient town shows it is a modern attraction

China Daily  

JINAN — Waving glow sticks, dazzling stage lights, and cheerful drum beats, Taierzhuang Ancient Town, located in East China's Shandong province, was rocked by a fascinating live music show in mid-July. "I never imagined such a trendy festival could take place in an ancient town," says Xu Lele, who visited the town with his family, adding that the experience was …

Ancient town shows it is a modern attraction
1 year, 4 months ago

Ancient town shows it is a modern attraction

China Daily  

JINAN — Waving glow sticks, dazzling stage lights, and cheerful drum beats, Taierzhuang Ancient Town, located in East China's Shandong province, was rocked by a fascinating live music show in mid-July. "I never imagined such a trendy festival could take place in an ancient town," says Xu Lele, who visited the town with his family, adding that the experience was …

Finding a perfect picture in Fenghuang Ancient City
1 year, 4 months ago

Finding a perfect picture in Fenghuang Ancient City

China Daily  

A tourist wearing festive ethnic dress poses for a photo in Fenghuang Ancient City, Central China's Hunan province, on Aug 2023. Travel photography is a novel form of cultural tourism that's taking root in Fenghuang Ancient City, Central China's Hunan province, drawing crowds of tourists and enhancing the travel experience for visitors as the nighttime scenery provides an awe-inspiring backdrop …

Artistic endeavor transforms rural village into creative hub
1 year, 5 months ago

Artistic endeavor transforms rural village into creative hub

China Daily  

A statue of a sleeping baby and the photo of a farmer harvesting wheat in the fields of Caijiapo village, Xi'an, Shaanxi province. The theme of the photos was the folk arts of Northwest China's Shaanxi province and East China's coastal province of Fujian, including the Qinqiang Opera and the traditional waist drums, both of which Yu was familiar with. …

Giving villages a future
1 year, 5 months ago

Giving villages a future

China Daily  

The sun breaks through to illuminate Azheke village's picturesque setting in Yuanyang county, Yunnan province. Azheke village lies deep in the mountains on the outskirts of Yuanyang county, in Southwest China's Yunnan province, nestled among the millennium-old rice terraces created by Hani people. Explaining that the goal of the trip was for the students to engage in field learning and …

Rural artists brighten up country life in east China
1 year, 5 months ago

Rural artists brighten up country life in east China

China Daily  

Xinhua| Updated :2023-06-30 In June, at an exhibition in the Hangzhou Asian Games Museum, a scroll painting drawn by five farmer-turned painters of Yudong Village in east China's Zhejiang Province attracted many visitors. Using folk paper-cutting and other art techniques, the painting not only depicts the strong welcoming atmosphere in the countryside of the coming Asian Games but also shows …

Resorts in the frame as tourist photography services boom
1 year, 7 months ago

Resorts in the frame as tourist photography services boom

China Daily  

Travel photographers take shots of a visitor on a beach in Sanya, Hainan province, last year. Many facilities are looking to harness the potential of the fast-growing market In the Palace Museum, aka the Forbidden City, in Beijing, tourists wearing elaborate makeup and traditional Chinese costumes look like they have traveled back in time when seen through the photographer's lens. …

Ethnic village thrives on tourism
1 year, 11 months ago

Ethnic village thrives on tourism

China Daily  

Dazhai village in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has been named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization for its breathtaking agricultural view. On an early winter morning, as roosters crow to greet the dawn, and a wisp of smoke rises above the farmhouse roof, villagers in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region have …

Ethnic village thrives on tourism
1 year, 11 months ago

Ethnic village thrives on tourism

China Daily  

Dazhai village in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has been named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization for its breathtaking agricultural view. On an early winter morning, as roosters crow to greet the dawn, and a wisp of smoke rises above the farmhouse roof, villagers in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region have …

Ethnic village thrives on tourism
1 year, 11 months ago

Ethnic village thrives on tourism

China Daily  

Dazhai village in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has been named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization for its breathtaking agricultural view. On an early winter morning, as roosters crow to greet the dawn, and a wisp of smoke rises above the farmhouse roof, villagers in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region have …

Ethnic village thrives on tourism
1 year, 11 months ago

Ethnic village thrives on tourism

China Daily  

Dazhai village in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has been named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization for its breathtaking agricultural view. "My family plants nearly 10,000 mu of rice on the terraced fields, and that means a year-end bonus of over 10,000 yuan," Pan said, adding that they all maintain the traditional …

Ethnic village thrives on tourism
1 year, 11 months ago

Ethnic village thrives on tourism

China Daily  

Dazhai village in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has been named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization for its breathtaking agricultural view. "My family plants nearly 10,000 mu of rice on the terraced fields, and that means a year-end bonus of over 10,000 yuan," Pan said, adding that they all maintain the traditional …

Ethnic village thrives on tourism
1 year, 11 months ago

Ethnic village thrives on tourism

China Daily  

Dazhai village in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has been named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization for its breathtaking agricultural view. "My family plants nearly 10,000 mu of rice on the terraced fields, and that means a year-end bonus of over 10,000 yuan," Pan said, adding that they all maintain the traditional …

Forums address art education's role in rural vitalization in Sichuan
2 years ago

Forums address art education's role in rural vitalization in Sichuan

China Daily  

Art Jinyang 2022, an ongoing cultural event in Jinyang, a picturesque place in northern Sichuan province, includes exhibitions, public programs and also forums which team up figures from the cultural and academic circles. This has been at the heart of Art Jinyang 2022, an ongoing cultural event in Jinyang, a picturesque place in northern Sichuan province. The event includes exhibitions, …

Forums address art education's role in rural vitalization in Sichuan
2 years ago

Forums address art education's role in rural vitalization in Sichuan

China Daily  

Art Jinyang 2022, an ongoing cultural event in Jinyang, a picturesque place in northern Sichuan province, includes exhibitions, public programs and also forums which team up figures from the cultural and academic circles. This has been at the heart of Art Jinyang 2022, an ongoing cultural event in Jinyang, a picturesque place in northern Sichuan province. The event includes exhibitions, …

Rural idyll gives village a natural advantage
2 years, 7 months ago

Rural idyll gives village a natural advantage

China Daily  

A Tujia homestay in Baiyangping village. "The income can cover my children's college tuition, and working close to home also allows me to take care of my parents," Liu says. Many have come to appreciate the folk songs and dances of the local Tujia community, ancient papermaking techniques as well as the primitive natural atmosphere of Yunshe, where women wash …

Tourism development boosts rural education
2 years, 11 months ago

Tourism development boosts rural education

China Daily  

A child points to a painting at the Chunyang museum in Sansui county, Southwest China's Guizhou province. The booming rural tourism across the country has significantly improved infrastructure in the depth of the mountains and brought positive influences to rural education. The Chunyang museum in Sansui county, Southwest China's Guizhou province, has not just been a rural tourist attraction but …

Art empowers rural revitalization
3 years ago

Art empowers rural revitalization

China Daily  

A view of Kongcun village in Liyang town, Ninghai county, Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province. Ningbo in East China's Zhejiang province has been leveraging art to bolster rural vitalization as part of the city's broader push to achieve common prosperity. For example, Chen Qingjun, a professor of Donghua University, has been providing assistance to the development of cultural and tourism …

Yudong paintings join national folk culture list
3 years ago

Yudong paintings join national folk culture list

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2021-12-06 The Ministry of Culture and Tourism recently organized a survey of the "2021-23 Hometowns of Chinese Folk Culture and Art" and 183 counties – as well as cities districts and towns and sub-districts – where placed on an official list. Of those, Gouxi township – administered by Yudong village in Quzhou city in East China's Zhejiang province …

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