Over 20 foreign friends from nine countries gathered on April 2 at the foot of Longmen East Hill in Luoyang, where the UNESCO World Heritage site Longmen Grottoes is located. They immersed themselves in incense art, tea ceremony, ancient music, and Luoyang embroidery. More than 30 models — including four from abroad — walked the runway in a hanfu revival show, from legendary armor to Song Dynasty (960-1279) attire.
An event in Shanghai is offering visitors immersive experiences in traditional Chinese medicine. Running from Friday through April 12 at Ruihong Tiandi shopping complex, the festival transforms ancient practices into accessible experiences for contemporary city dwellers through interactive exhibitions, professional consultations, and hands-on activities.
The 43rd China Luoyang Peony Cultural Festival opened on April 1 and runs throughout the month, showcasing the ancient cultural heritage of Luoyang, Henan province.
The 32nd Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival got underway on Friday evening in Sichuan province, transforming China's "salt capital" into a hightech land of illumination.
On Dadonghai beach in Sanya, a coastal resort in South China's island province of Hainan, foreign tourists are soaking up the winter sun, including Malika from Moscow who has chosen Sanya as her first travel destination in China.
The Jingpo Lake scenic area in Mudanjiang, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, recently held its annual winter ice fishing festival, alongside a competitive ice fishing contest.
Dawn had barely broken over Hekou Port on the China-Vietnam border on New Year's Day when long lines of Vietnamese tourists, luggage in hand, were already waiting eagerly to cross, their sights set on a winter escape.
More than 200 of the guide's listed restaurants are now offering premium meal deals. To date, over 50 European-style venues have introduced nearly 100 special promotions. During the event, customers can access discounts of 40 percent or more via the Dianping app or in-store.
The 2nd China-Austria Ice and Snow Culture Carnival kicked off on Tuesday in Lingchuan county, Jincheng, Shanxi province, tapping into the growing enthusiasm for winter sports.
The 24th Chagan Lake Ice and Snow Fishing and Hunting Cultural Tourism Festival kicked off in Songyuan, Jilin province, on Thursday, attracting tens of thousands of visitors to the frozen Chagan Lake to watch fishermen hauling nets from beneath the ice.