Channeling prosperity
2014-04-03
The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal's flow seems to follow the direction of fortune - especially since its ancient glory is being reconstructed after being destroyed in World War II and 85 sites along the canal have jointly applied for UNESCO World Heritage status.
Where culture flows
2014-04-03
Xu Deguang still often reminisces about chanting songs to lead boatmen as they hauled barges through dangerous shoals and rapids along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal.
Forgotten wall
2014-03-20
Photographer Hu Deding, 63, never thought he would spend more than 10 years exploring an ancient engineering project seldom visited by tourists.
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Officials restoring ancient city relics
2014-03-19
The city of Qingzhou has launched a campaign to restore and preserve local historical and cultural heritage sites, laying a firm foundation for its strategy to revive local tourism, officials said.
A family art
2014-02-26
Woodprint paintings are traditionally hung in homes around Spring Festival, but for the artists, creating the pictures is a yearlong activity and a lifetime of dedication. Wang Qian and Ju Chuanjiang report.
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Jiading: treasure carved in bamboo
2013-12-18
Jiading bamboo carving is a gem of Chinese arts and crafts. In 2005, it was listed on the first national catalog of intangible cultural heritage.
Fans of fine ceramics, porcelain to converge on Zibo
2013-08-29
Thousands of porcelain and ceramic product manufacturers from around the world will attend an industry expo next month.
Porcelain capital Dehua inspires artists at home and abroad
Sing from the city, sound of the valley