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20/12/2025

Belgian diplomat Wim Peeters takes a tour of Chikan Ancient Town, a 300-year-old “wonderland” in China’s southern Guangdong Province that blends Eastern and Western elements.

Ningxia: Where golden dunes meet white snowEver seen snow in a desert? When winter hits the vast Tengger Desert in north...
20/12/2025

Ningxia: Where golden dunes meet white snow
Ever seen snow in a desert? When winter hits the vast Tengger Desert in northwestern China, its dunes are transformed into a sea of snow-capped peaks. The images are from the documentary “Aerial China·Ningxia.”

19/12/2025

While some fear the cold, Yueba embraces it. Carving towering ice sculptures as well as works of art that fit in the palm of your hand, even an injury could not stop him from living his passion. In streets and alleys across Harbin, he brings the beauty of winter directly into visitors’ hands.

18/12/2025

Left! Left! Right! Right! Internet celebrity, Brother Left and Right is back at it this winter. This December, Harbin Ice and Snow World opens its gates, and the hottest party on an ice stage is in full swing. Follow Brother Left and Right’s lead and party like a rock star this winter in Harbin at −20°C!

Mascots of the 2026 Spring Festival Gala.
18/12/2025

Mascots of the 2026 Spring Festival Gala.

In the pristine white of winter, time appears to stand still in Songling Snow Village, part of China’s northeastern Jili...
18/12/2025

In the pristine white of winter, time appears to stand still in Songling Snow Village, part of China’s northeastern Jilin Province. These stills from the documentary “Aerial China·Jilin” capture some of its splendid scenery, complete with ox-drawn carts and cozy train carriages.

16/12/2025

A master of ceramics from eastern China becomes captivated with Türkiye’s traditional tulip motif and sets about integrating it into his eggshell black pottery, forging a unique artistic blend.

16/12/2025

A troupe of teenagers writes its own chapter in the history of the string lion dance, a 1,000-year-old custom in China’s southeastern Fujian Province. Training nonstop for a decade, these Gen Z dancers are making their move.

16/12/2025

Brrrr! Artists from the tropics brave freezing conditions to carve out their reputation at the world-famous Harbin International Snow Sculpture Competition in China’s northeastern Heilongjiang Province.

11/12/2025

As a seasoned outdoorsman and climber, 82-year-old Li Cunxiu has seen his fair share of breathtaking mountainscapes, from the Americas in the west to Europe and Asia in the east. As it happens, it wasn’t until his late 60s that he climbed the strange looking “mountains in hats” just outside his hometown in Shandong Province. Known as Daigu Landforms, these castle-like rock formations are a significant site within the Yimeng Mountains UNESCO Global Geopark, and have inspired Li to share their breathtaking beauty with the rest of the world.

10/12/2025

After graduating from vocational college, Tsering Chu returned to her hometown. She now works as a village doctor in Sichuan Province’s Sawajiao Township. At the heart of this decision are three simple reasons that matter most to her.

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