The Lunar New Year fills China with life, colour, and joy. Across the country, cities and scenic spots see huge crowds as locals and tourists gather to celebrate.
In Chongqing, Hongya Cave glows at night....
Worshippers in Macau, Hong Kong and Beijing mark the Lunar New Year by offering the first incense, continuing a long-standing tradition of prayer and renewal.
As the Year of the Horse begins, temples in...
Experience the vibrant Huizhou fish lantern parade in Zhanqi Village, Shexian County, Anhui. Traditional lanterns, festive rituals, and local culture bring the ancient village to life this Spring Festival.
As...
Hélène Rollès reflects on her iconic 1993 hit “My Name Is Hélène”, a song that captured a generation in China and continues to resonate more than 30 years later.
When you hear the name Hélène Rollès, her...
During the Spring Festival holiday, the Wanlimiao Lantern Festival lights up the Wanlimiao Pedestrian Street in Shijiazhuang, north China’s Hebei Province. In the night, various lively lanterns become...
This year’s Spring Festival film lineup is diverse and dynamic, spanning genres such as martial arts, fantasy, comedy, action, suspense, and military drama.
Watching films during the Spring Festival has...
During the Spring Festival, Ili welcomes visitors around the world.
Near the Tianshan Mountains, Ili (伊犁）Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture is an old area in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China, with multiple...
Fireworks and drones aren’t the only things lighting up the night sky—molten “iron flower” displays also captivate viewers.
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Travelling in Xinjiang is such a popular way to spend the Spring Festival holiday this year for visitors around China and foreigners who have a #Chinatravel trip. In Urumqi, the capital city of Xinjiang...
Climbing to high places, ringing bells, and visiting temple fairs – these are just some of the ways people across China celebrate the Spring Festival, praying for blessings and ushering in the new year.
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During Chinese New Year, visiting the Spring Festival market and savouring festive snacks is a cherished tradition for most Chinese people.
During this year’s Spring Festival, bustling holiday...
The humanoid “Yang Bot”, now one and a half years old, has not only mastered intricate dance moves including the popular ‘Subject Three’ (科目三 Kēmù sān) but can also “listen” to...
The Year of the Snake brings with it the vibrant celebrations of the Spring Festival, and this year, the iconic red envelope has taken on a fresh, modern twist.
In the lead-up to the Spring Festival, many...