More Divine than Crystal Liu's Drama: This Bustling Old City

More Divine than Crystal Liu’s Drama: This Bustling Old City

Just as Joy of Life 2 (庆余年2) concluded, The Story of Roses (玫瑰的故事) officially announced its debut on CCTV-8. With national goddess Crystal Liu in the lead, this drama had already captured the public’s attention even before airing. In 1981, Chow Yun-fat and Maggie Cheung starred in the film version of “The Story of Roses,” […]

How Yichang Red-Oil Buns Built a Seven-Store Brand

How Yichang Red-Oil Buns Built a Seven-Store Brand

Lu Dan (鲁丹) came back to Yichang, in Hubei, to keep his father’s food factory from closing. He started on the workshop line and spent his off-hours learning the city’s traditional sweet-potato pastry. In 2018 he opened a small bun shop, Lubao Bao (鲁包包), in the city’s logistics district. Eight years later it runs seven […]

Xi'an Hanfu Experience Guide for 2026 1

Xi’an Hanfu Experience Guide for 2026

Xi’an, the ancient capital of thirteen Chinese dynasties, has become the premier destination for hanfu enthusiasts from around the world. In 2026, the city continues to lead China’s hanfu tourism boom, offering visitors unparalleled opportunities to experience traditional Chinese clothing in authentic historical settings. Why Xi’an is the Ultimate Hanfu Destination Walking through Xi’an’s historic […]

2026 Beijing International Food Festival Opens 2

2026 Beijing International Food Festival Opens

The 2026 Beijing International Food Festival officially opened on June 10 at the Beijing Exhibition Center plaza, launching a five-month culinary celebration that runs through October 2026. The event, themed “In Beijing, Taste Global Flavors,” brings together international restaurant brands, regional specialties from over 30 provinces and cities, time-honored Beijing brands, and trendy new food […]

Jiangnan Water Towns: 2026 Summer Travel Guide to China 3

Jiangnan Water Towns: 2026 Summer Travel Guide to China

June 2026 — As summer arrives in eastern China, the ancient water towns of the Jiangnan region — the area south of the Yangtze River encompassing southern Jiangsu and northern Zhejiang — enter their most atmospheric season. The combination of warm weather, lush greenery, and traditional architecture makes June through August an ideal time to explore […]

2026 Beijing International Food Festival Opens 4

2026 Beijing International Food Festival Opens

June 10, 2026 — The 2026 Beijing International Food Festival officially opened at the Beijing Exhibition Center, launching a five-month culinary celebration that will run through October 2026. The opening event, titled “Taste of the Capital,” brings together international dining brands, local Beijing specialties, and time-honored restaurants in a single venue. Festival Scope and Thematic Structure […]

14th Strait Youth Hanfu Culture Exchange in Fuzhou 5

14th Strait Youth Hanfu Culture Exchange in Fuzhou

From August 7 to 9, 2026, the 14th Strait Youth Hui — Strait Youth Hanfu Culture Exchange  took place in Fuzhou under the theme “Huafu Lighting the Strait, Youth Riding the Tide Together”. Organized by the Fuzhou Municipal Committee of the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang and the Publicity Department of the Cangshan District […]

You Shen Immersing in the Rich Cultural Heritage of Fujian's Folk Deities

You Shen: Immersing in the Rich Cultural Heritage of Fujian’s Deity Parade

Vocab Deity Parade – 游神 (yóu shén) – the name used to call this parade where deity are invited though offerings to parade around town and village as a sign of fresh year, luck, prosperity, and abundant harvest.  Divine General – 神将 (shén jiàng) – directly refers to generals, warriors, and those who have certain […]

Chilling in Tianjin: The Cool World of Shaved Ice

Chilling in Tianjin: The Cool World of Shaved Ice

Summer in Tianjin is synonymous with happiness, especially once you’ve tasted the exquisite delights of shaved ice. From sweating profusely under the summer sun to enjoying the refreshing coolness, a bowl of shaved ice is just what you need to bridge that gap. Tianjin’s Shaved Ice Scene: Bai Shui Shaved Ice and Soulful Toppings In […]

Embracing Oriental Aesthetics: Chinese and American Youths Explore Nanjing

Embracing Oriental Aesthetics: Chinese and American Youths Explore Nanjing

On June 25th, a unique cultural exchange took place as over 40 Chinese and American high school students from the Ricci Young Scholars Program (光启青年学者项目) embarked on an immersive journey through the historic city of Nanjing. This initiative aims to foster deep cultural understanding between youths from both nations, with participants this year focusing on […]

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