As China celebrates the 40th anniversary of joining the International Atomic Energy Agency,an expert talks about how her organization is nurturing talents for overseas projects.
This well-preserved historic city in Sichuan Province can trace its origins back to a bygone age,boasting a diverse culture and impressive legacies spanning multiple fields.THE old city of Langzhong is located in Nanc...This well-preserved historic city in Sichuan Province can trace its origins back to a bygone age,boasting a diverse culture and impressive legacies spanning multiple fields.THE old city of Langzhong is located in Nanchong City of southwest China’s Sichuan Province.It is considered to be among the best known ancient cities in China and its history can be traced back 2,300 years.Langzhong used to be the capital of the ancient Shu State during the Warring States Period(475-221 BC),later becoming the seat of local governments through different dynasties and the provincial capital for 20 years during the late Ming(1368-1644)and early Qing(1644-1911)dynasties.展开更多
Built in 1252 during the Southern Song Dynasty(1127-1279),Nanxun boasts a rich cultural legacy that has accumulated throughout 700 years.THE ancient town of Nanxun is located in Nanxun District of Huzhou City,east Ch...Built in 1252 during the Southern Song Dynasty(1127-1279),Nanxun boasts a rich cultural legacy that has accumulated throughout 700 years.THE ancient town of Nanxun is located in Nanxun District of Huzhou City,east China’s Zhejiang Province,nestled in the prosperous heart of the Yangtze River Delta region.展开更多
HUANGYAO Ancient Town is located in the northeast of Zhaoping County in Hezhou City,south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.Around 60 kilometers from downtown,the ancient town covers an area of over 3.2 square...HUANGYAO Ancient Town is located in the northeast of Zhaoping County in Hezhou City,south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.Around 60 kilometers from downtown,the ancient town covers an area of over 3.2 square kilometers.It traces its origin to the early days of the Song Dynasty(960-1279).The town expanded during the Ming Dynasty(1368-1644)and flourished during the Qing Dynasty(1644-1911).展开更多
This ancient city has a history going back over 2,000 years.It has witnessed the fusion of multiple ethnic cultures including the Miao,Dong,and Han,and hosts a number of cultural heritage sites.THE old town of Zhenyua...This ancient city has a history going back over 2,000 years.It has witnessed the fusion of multiple ethnic cultures including the Miao,Dong,and Han,and hosts a number of cultural heritage sites.THE old town of Zhenyuan is located in Zhenyuan County,Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China’s Guizhou Province.Covering an area of just around three square kilometers,it sits on the banks of the Wuyang River and is surrounded by mountains.Zhenyuan has been a county for more than 2,281 years and was the prefectural capital during the Yuan(1271-1368)and Qing(1644-1911)dynasties.It is a multicultural region,with Miao,Dong,and other ethnic minorities making up nearly half of the population.展开更多
The appeal of Wuzhen and Xitang continues in the modern era,attracting millions of visitors every year to explore their beauty and cultural legacy.WUZHEN and Xitang,two old towns in Zhejiang Province in east China,are...The appeal of Wuzhen and Xitang continues in the modern era,attracting millions of visitors every year to explore their beauty and cultural legacy.WUZHEN and Xitang,two old towns in Zhejiang Province in east China,are historically known as places of singular serenity and sublime beauty.Today,they are top tourist destinations because of their well-preserved landscapes,gleaming water bodies,and bracing water town air.展开更多
1,000-year-old Yi embroidery is taking a new lease of life in the modern era."During my childhood,Yi embroidery was the bright detailed rhododendron delavayi flowers which my mom sewed on clothes;later after I gr...1,000-year-old Yi embroidery is taking a new lease of life in the modern era."During my childhood,Yi embroidery was the bright detailed rhododendron delavayi flowers which my mom sewed on clothes;later after I grew up,it has also become the means I use to provide a living for my family,"said Jin Ruirui,a Yi embroidery inheritor.Jin was born in 1989 in Anali Village,Mouding County,Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture of southwest China’s Yunnan Province.She is a deputy to the 14th National People’s Congress(NPC)and the president of the Yi Embroidery Innovation Association for the young people in Mouding County.She is also the eighth generation inheritor of Yi embroidery in her family.展开更多
As one of the best-preserved ancient water towns in Shanghai,Zhujiajiao retains its charm in contemporary China,attracting millions of visitors annually to take in its scenic waterways,cultural customs and historical ...As one of the best-preserved ancient water towns in Shanghai,Zhujiajiao retains its charm in contemporary China,attracting millions of visitors annually to take in its scenic waterways,cultural customs and historical architecture.展开更多
Xidi and Hongcun are two of the most representative ancient villages in the southern part of Anhui Province.Dating back to the Song Dynasty,they still preserve hundreds of residential buildings from the Ming and Qing ...Xidi and Hongcun are two of the most representative ancient villages in the southern part of Anhui Province.Dating back to the Song Dynasty,they still preserve hundreds of residential buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.展开更多
With a history of more than 800 years,Lijiang boasts picturesque sceneries,diverse cultures,and an abundance of well-preserved historical sites.THE old town of Lijiang,also known as the town of Dayan,is located in Guc...With a history of more than 800 years,Lijiang boasts picturesque sceneries,diverse cultures,and an abundance of well-preserved historical sites.THE old town of Lijiang,also known as the town of Dayan,is located in Gucheng District in Lijiang City,southwest China’s Yunnan Province.The current structures of the town can be traced back to the end of the Song Dynasty(960-1279)and the early era of the Yuan Dynasty(1271-1368).展开更多
Every year this scenic water town is crowded with tourists and is an ideal place for those interested in getting a glimpse of the landscape that is characteristic of traditional southern Chinese towns.
Within the towering walls surrounding the ancient city of Pingyao stand over 3,000 ancient buildings,designed in a typical traditional Chinese county style and presenting Chinese ritual traditions and recounting the t...Within the towering walls surrounding the ancient city of Pingyao stand over 3,000 ancient buildings,designed in a typical traditional Chinese county style and presenting Chinese ritual traditions and recounting the tales of Shanxi merchants who once walked these streets.展开更多
WOMEN of the Miao ethnic group in China love silver ornaments.In ancient times,the Miao people were always traveling rather than settling down.Legend has it that Miao people reforged their valuables by placing them in...WOMEN of the Miao ethnic group in China love silver ornaments.In ancient times,the Miao people were always traveling rather than settling down.Legend has it that Miao people reforged their valuables by placing them into furnaces and crafting them into wearable accessories,enabling them to carry their assets with them when they traveled.This tradition continues to this day.The craftsmanship of silver ornaments by the Miao was rated as one of the representative items of national intangible cultural heritage in 2006.Miao people living in Fenghuang County of Hunan Province excel in this craftsmanship.展开更多
文摘As China celebrates the 40th anniversary of joining the International Atomic Energy Agency,an expert talks about how her organization is nurturing talents for overseas projects.
文摘This well-preserved historic city in Sichuan Province can trace its origins back to a bygone age,boasting a diverse culture and impressive legacies spanning multiple fields.THE old city of Langzhong is located in Nanchong City of southwest China’s Sichuan Province.It is considered to be among the best known ancient cities in China and its history can be traced back 2,300 years.Langzhong used to be the capital of the ancient Shu State during the Warring States Period(475-221 BC),later becoming the seat of local governments through different dynasties and the provincial capital for 20 years during the late Ming(1368-1644)and early Qing(1644-1911)dynasties.
文摘Built in 1252 during the Southern Song Dynasty(1127-1279),Nanxun boasts a rich cultural legacy that has accumulated throughout 700 years.THE ancient town of Nanxun is located in Nanxun District of Huzhou City,east China’s Zhejiang Province,nestled in the prosperous heart of the Yangtze River Delta region.
文摘HUANGYAO Ancient Town is located in the northeast of Zhaoping County in Hezhou City,south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.Around 60 kilometers from downtown,the ancient town covers an area of over 3.2 square kilometers.It traces its origin to the early days of the Song Dynasty(960-1279).The town expanded during the Ming Dynasty(1368-1644)and flourished during the Qing Dynasty(1644-1911).
文摘This ancient city has a history going back over 2,000 years.It has witnessed the fusion of multiple ethnic cultures including the Miao,Dong,and Han,and hosts a number of cultural heritage sites.THE old town of Zhenyuan is located in Zhenyuan County,Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China’s Guizhou Province.Covering an area of just around three square kilometers,it sits on the banks of the Wuyang River and is surrounded by mountains.Zhenyuan has been a county for more than 2,281 years and was the prefectural capital during the Yuan(1271-1368)and Qing(1644-1911)dynasties.It is a multicultural region,with Miao,Dong,and other ethnic minorities making up nearly half of the population.
文摘The appeal of Wuzhen and Xitang continues in the modern era,attracting millions of visitors every year to explore their beauty and cultural legacy.WUZHEN and Xitang,two old towns in Zhejiang Province in east China,are historically known as places of singular serenity and sublime beauty.Today,they are top tourist destinations because of their well-preserved landscapes,gleaming water bodies,and bracing water town air.
文摘1,000-year-old Yi embroidery is taking a new lease of life in the modern era."During my childhood,Yi embroidery was the bright detailed rhododendron delavayi flowers which my mom sewed on clothes;later after I grew up,it has also become the means I use to provide a living for my family,"said Jin Ruirui,a Yi embroidery inheritor.Jin was born in 1989 in Anali Village,Mouding County,Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture of southwest China’s Yunnan Province.She is a deputy to the 14th National People’s Congress(NPC)and the president of the Yi Embroidery Innovation Association for the young people in Mouding County.She is also the eighth generation inheritor of Yi embroidery in her family.
文摘As one of the best-preserved ancient water towns in Shanghai,Zhujiajiao retains its charm in contemporary China,attracting millions of visitors annually to take in its scenic waterways,cultural customs and historical architecture.
文摘Xidi and Hongcun are two of the most representative ancient villages in the southern part of Anhui Province.Dating back to the Song Dynasty,they still preserve hundreds of residential buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
文摘With a history of more than 800 years,Lijiang boasts picturesque sceneries,diverse cultures,and an abundance of well-preserved historical sites.THE old town of Lijiang,also known as the town of Dayan,is located in Gucheng District in Lijiang City,southwest China’s Yunnan Province.The current structures of the town can be traced back to the end of the Song Dynasty(960-1279)and the early era of the Yuan Dynasty(1271-1368).
文摘Every year this scenic water town is crowded with tourists and is an ideal place for those interested in getting a glimpse of the landscape that is characteristic of traditional southern Chinese towns.
文摘Within the towering walls surrounding the ancient city of Pingyao stand over 3,000 ancient buildings,designed in a typical traditional Chinese county style and presenting Chinese ritual traditions and recounting the tales of Shanxi merchants who once walked these streets.
文摘WOMEN of the Miao ethnic group in China love silver ornaments.In ancient times,the Miao people were always traveling rather than settling down.Legend has it that Miao people reforged their valuables by placing them into furnaces and crafting them into wearable accessories,enabling them to carry their assets with them when they traveled.This tradition continues to this day.The craftsmanship of silver ornaments by the Miao was rated as one of the representative items of national intangible cultural heritage in 2006.Miao people living in Fenghuang County of Hunan Province excel in this craftsmanship.
