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  Cloisonné Enamel Wares
 
 
  Louvre Treasures on Show in Beijing
More than 130 art works, on loan from the Louvre Museum, have offered local visitors a good chance to sense the grandeur of Greek civilization dating back more than 1000 years.
 
 
  Hong Kong, a Fusion of East and West
Hong Kong's brilliance is due both to its cultural diversity and to the unique local culture that diversity gave rise to.
 
 
  Japan's Shadow Play Performs in Hangzhou
Tokyo's leading Kageboushi Theatre Company brings shadowgraph "Taketori Monogatari" to Hangzhou audience on August 21st.
 
 
  Leaning Towers in China
Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy might be the most famous one of its kind in the world, though it is not the most lopsided tower despite its fame. China also boasts for many leaning towers thanks to its splendid ancient architecture.
 
 
  Moon Lake
Moon Lake is situated in the hinterland of Tenggeli Desert, Alxa League; it is 70 kilometers southwest of Bayanhaote Town.
 
 
  Cultural Festival in Tibet
Local people celebrating the First Jiama Cultural Festival at Mozhu Gongka county of Tibet Autonomous Region on June 23. The celebration will continues for 4 days.
 
 
  South China Karst
South China Karst represents one of the world's most spectacular examples of humid tropical to sub-tropical karst landscapes.
 
 
  From Titian To Goya
The exhibition, which is being held to celebrate the "Year of Spain in China", consists of 51 pieces from the Prado Museum's collection of paintings. The aim of the exhibition is to demonstrate the riches of the collection from the 16th Century to the beginning of the 19th Century.
 
 
  Mongolian Aobao Festival
Aobao Meeting is the traditional worship festival of the Evenkis, which takes place from April to June of each lunar year. The worship in the Aobao is to pray for good weather, safety for both human and livestock.
 
 
  Maohou: Beijing Toy
"Maohou" is not a true animal, but a puppet built with cicada shells and magnolia buds. With slender limbs and tail, "maohou" monkeys are undeniably cute.
 
 
  Amazing Mural Paintings at Yongle Palace
Located in Ruicheng County, northern Shanxi Province，Yongle Palace covers an area of 86,000 square meters. On its 500-meter-long axis line stands four main halls whose walls are painted with exquisite murals totaling some 1000 square meters.
 
 
  National Pavillions at 2007 Venice Biennale
The 52nd Venice Biennale exhibition of contemporary art runs from 10 June to 21 November and is curated by American art critic and painter Robert Storr, the first US director in the Biennale’s history.
 
 
  National Grand Theatre Officially Unveils
Construction of the theater, also called Eggshell, will be completed in September, and the first performance is scheduled for October 1, the National Day.
 
 
  The World of Antoni Gaudi
Welcome to the world of Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926), Spain's most eccentric architect. The exhibition, Cosmos Gaudi: Architecture, Geometry and Design, is now running at the Capital Museum in Beijing until August 2.
 
 
  Long hair world
In the Longsheng mountains near Guilin,Guangxi province lives the Red Yao tribe, a branch of Yao ethnic group. Women of Red Yao have long and nice hairs. According to local customs, women have their once-in-a-lifetime haircut at the age of 16.
 
 
  The Xumishan Grottoes
The Xuminshan grottoes lie on the eastern side of Mount Xumi. The grottoes were adorned with statues, wall paintings, and inscribed stelae during a 600-year period between the fourth and tenth centuries A.D.
 
 
  Longsheng Rice Terrace
Construction of the terraces began in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), and continued until the early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) when construction was completed.
 
 
  Detian Waterfall
Listed in the top 5 "most beautiful waterfall in China" by China National Geography, the Detian Waterfall is over 200 meters wide and has a drop of more than 70 meters. Its water rushes down a three-tiered cliff with tremendous force.
 
 
  Shu Embroidery
Shu embroidery, a general name for the smooth, bright, and culturally-imbued embroidery products around Chengdu, enjoys a history of more than 2,000 years.
 
 
  Lake of Heaven
The huge clear water lake, the pine trees covering thehillsides and the snow capped mountains in the background which make this a spectacular sight- reminiscent of Switzerland or the Rocky mountains but somehow with more vibrant and colorful.
 
 
  Ink slab: Chinese culture grinder
Chinese calligraphy has Four Treasures of Study - Wenfangsibao , or writing brush, ink stick, ink slab, and paper. These four traditional 'treasures' have played an important role in disseminating culture and art in China, and with the passing of time, ink stones have became art works themselves.
 
 
  Thin line paper-cut
Different from the plain and bold northern style, Yueqing thin line paper-cut features a delicate and exquisite style and a rich south China charm.
 
 
  Elegant Kunqu Opera
The 600-year old Kunqu Opera, one of the oldest operatic forms still performed today in China, is known for its gentle and clear vocals, beautiful and refined tunes, and a complex mix of dance-like and acrobatic performances.
 
 
  Living la dolce vita in Hangzhou
Hangzhou is a destination where people can enjoy a leisurely respite from fast-paced lives, and relax amid natural luxury.
 
 
  A river runs through it
Nanxi River Scenic Spot, a 625-square-kilometre area famous for beautiful waters, exotic rocks, waterfalls, intriguing old villages, forests and stunning rural scenes.
 
 
  China Chic
The phrase "Made in China" has long been famous, but recently, a new slogan is poised to gain public attention: "China Design."
 
 
  Shadow play characters
This is shadow play, a truly unique art combining opera, music, fine art and craftsmanship. It creates magic with a beam of light.
 
 
  Beauty of Hui'an women
Hui'an women's traditional garments are jokingly described as "feudal head, democratic belly, thrifty jacket, and wasteful trousers."
 
 
  Exquisite drinking vessels
In ancient China, people had strict norms for drinking vessels according to the kinds of liquors they held and the social status of the owner.
 
 
  Future masters: Sculpture exhibition
Future masters: sculpture exhibition by graduate students at China Central Academy of Fine Arts.
 
 
  Chinese Grottoes Art
The Yungang Grottos lie at the foot of Wuzhou Mountain to the west of Datong City, Shanxi Province .
 
 
  Inside the Forbidden City
Fourteen emperors of the Ming dynasty and ten emperors of the Qing dynasty had reigned here.
 
 
  Stars of blessings, prosperity and longevity
The three legendary stars of blessings, prosperity, and longevity , and have been popular for centuries among Chinese.
 
 
  Chinese Fans
Fans are not only means for cooling, but symbols for status and taste. Celebrated Chinese calligraphers and artists have been fond of writing and painting on the facings of the fans, which has evolved into an exquisite art.
 
 
  Grand Bazzar in Urumqi
It is fun to go on a bazaar tour in Urumqi, for it provides a good opportunity to mingle with the different ethnic groups and understand the life and customs of the local people.
 
 
  Kite in Chinese Paintings
It is a long-standing tradition for the Chinese to fly kites in the spring tomb-sweeping festival.
 
 
  Shaolin Kungfu
Shaolin martial arts branched off into countless variations such as Shaolin boxing and Shaolin qigong. Shaolin weapons were also developed.
 
 
  Terracotta warriors at the Qin Mausoleum
It is more than a tomb. Buried in it is not only an emperor, but his whole empire.
 
 
  China's most beautiful lakes:Top 5
The top 5 beautiful lakes of China recommended by Chinese National Geography, China's traveller Bible.
 
 
  Tibet:the last paradise
Here, snowcapped mountains are pure and clean, and crystalline lakes reflect the white clouds and the blue sky.
 
 
  Art in Tibet:Tangka
For both lamas and votaries, Tangka is an important tool for self-cultivation. By worshipping Tangka, they may be blessed with good deeds and rewards.
 
 
  Giuseppe Castiglione and his works
Giuseppe Castiglione, the Italian artist was the most famous western painter in China during Qing Qynasty.
 
 
  Phoenix Town (Feng Huang Cheng)
Phoenix Town (Feng Huang Cheng) in the western part of Central China's Hunan Province got its name from a legend that once two phoenixes flew over the town and found it so beautiful they hovered above it, reluctant to leave…
 
 
  Female role in Peking opera
Peking Opera Roles include sheng (male role), dan (female role), jing (painted-face male role), and chou (comedic male role), distinguished on the basis of sex, age, and personality.
 
 
  Chinese Tea Set
The art of drinking and serving tea has played a major cultural role in China for more than 2,000 years.
 
 
  Inside the Forbidden City: clocks
Western emissaries brought in various kinds of clocks, which could tick, strike, rotate, tweet like a bird, play music or make water flow, to the Chinese emperors as tributes during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
 
 
  Nature in nutshell: Suzhou garden
Feel the charm of mountains,forest and springs without going out of the noisy surroundings of the town.
 
 
  Old Shanghai in posters
A new form of advertising that developed early in the 20th century in Shanghai was the calendar poster. Major companies would present these calendars as gifts to their clients at the beginning of the Chinese New Year.
 
 
 
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