When asked how long his family had been living in the subterranean dwelling in Pinglu, in North China's Shanxi province, the 70-year-old veterinarian Wang Shouxian gave an answer rarely heard in China, where the average lifespan of buildings is 30 years: "more than 300 years".
China has overtaken Australia to become the second biggest source of tourists to the Antarctic.
It's the frazzled air traveler's ultimate dream - you pull up to a private VIP terminal in your limo, speed through passport control and customs, and within minutes sink into the comfort of your leather armchair, glass of champagne in hand, as your bespoke private jet prepares to take off.
Let's start at the beginning. When did you learn to drive?
Japanese designer Yuima Nakazato claimed on Wednesday that he has cracked a digital technique that could revolutionize fashion with mass made-to-measure clothes.
At a time when luxury brands are reaching out to the young and fashionable, some are focusing on classic motion pictures.
As China hosts numerous international conferences, this has brought opportunities for local architects to show their talent.
Nestled in mountains, charming Moganshan offers plenty of good eats as well as a natural retreat. Xu Xiaomin in Shanghai reports.
In this very traditional Ming-style teahouse, the flavors and aromas I'm experiencing are a little unexpected.
Chinese web novels make greater push for the global market with translations. Mei Jia reports.
Japanese self-help writer Yamashita Hideko's books on danshari were popular in China in the past. The concept encourages people to get rid of junk, both physical and mental.
An annual prize was recently instituted by the Song Yunbin Foundation for scholars and experts who work with ancient texts.
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