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*Qingyun Market: Guiyang’s Most Vibrant Street* Qingyun Market has been part of Guiyang’s story for generations. Built i...
12/10/2026

*Qingyun Market: Guiyang’s Most Vibrant Street* Qingyun Market has been part of Guiyang’s story for generations. Built in 1927, Qingyun Road became a famous night food street, with roadside stalls flourishing since the 1980s.

Today, visitors can explore over 100 varieties of Guizhou street food and more than 160 cultural shops showcasing traditional crafts, including Miao embroidery, batik and silverwork.

Since early 2026, the street has welcomed over 11 million visitors, offering a vibrant taste of local life and culture.

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 🥮🌕Tonight is the Moon Festival, one of the most cherished celebrations in Chinese culture. It...
25/09/2026

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 🥮🌕
Tonight is the Moon Festival, one of the most cherished celebrations in Chinese culture. It’s a time when families gather to enjoy sweet mooncakes and appreciate the biggest, brightest full moon of the year—a symbol of unity and completeness.

The calligraphy in the picture features a beautiful 1,000-year-old poem: "但愿人长久，千里共婵娟."

It carries a timeless message: "May we all stay healthy and safe, and though we may be miles apart, we can still share the breathtaking beauty of the same moon together."

It’s a comforting reminder that no matter how far we are from the people we love, the moon connects us all.Wishing you and your loved ones a beautiful night filled with peace and joy!

**小东江**Xiaodongjiang River，Nestled in Zixing, Hunan Province, Xiaodongjiang River is famous for its breathtaking morning...
11/09/2026

**小东江**Xiaodongjiang River，Nestled in Zixing, Hunan Province, Xiaodongjiang River is famous for its breathtaking morning mist, earning it the nickname “Fairyland on Earth.”As cool water flows from the Dongjiang Hydropower Station, a magical layer of mist forms above the emerald-green river, creating a dreamlike landscape between the mountains. One of the most iconic sights is the traditional fisherman casting a wide net from a small boat, beautifully framed by the mist and morning light. With its crystal-clear water, lush mountains and peaceful scenery, Xiaodongjiang offers one of China’s most unforgettable nature experiences.

**高椅岭**Gaoyi Ridge in Chenzhou, Hunan, is a spectacular destination where red Danxia cliffs rise dramatically above emer...
09/09/2026

**高椅岭**Gaoyi Ridge in Chenzhou, Hunan, is a spectacular destination where red Danxia cliffs rise dramatically above emerald-green pools and winding valleys.

More than a decade ago, this area was once used as a disposal site for coal ash and industrial waste. Today, after extensive ecological restoration and tourism development, it has been transformed into one of Hunan’s most popular scenic attractions.

Visitors can explore dramatic mountain trails, cliffside walkways, unique rock formations and breathtaking panoramic views.

Gaoyi Ridge officially opened in 2021 and became a national 4A tourist attraction in 2023. In 2025, it welcomed more than one million visitors and generated around RMB 60 million in tourism revenue.

From an industrial scar to a stunning tourist destination, Gaoyi Ridge is a remarkable example of how ecological restoration can create both beauty and economic opportunity.

**莽山Mangshan** Located in Chenzhou, Hunan Province, Mangshan is redefining mountain tourism with its innovative accessib...
08/09/2026

**莽山Mangshan** Located in Chenzhou, Hunan Province, Mangshan is redefining mountain tourism with its innovative accessibility facilities. With more than RMB 1 billion invested in accessibility improvements, visitors can explore the stunning Five Fingers Peak area with minimal climbing. Cable cars, flat boardwalks, elevators, wheelchair lifts and escalators make the mountain accessible to seniors, people with disabilities and families with young children.

The scenic area also provides English, Japanese and Korean signs and audio guides, emergency assistance points, medical services and multilingual support.

Mangshan has become particularly popular with South Korean visitors. In 2025, it welcomed **32,000 Korean tourists**, a remarkable 320% increase year on year.

With spectacular mountain scenery and an inclusive, comfortable travel experience, Mangshan is showing the world that enjoying a mountain does not always mean climbing one.

**WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 is just around the corner!**The 48th WorldSkills Competition will officially open in Shangha...
08/09/2026

**WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 is just around the corner!**The 48th WorldSkills Competition will officially open in Shanghai on September 22, bringing together young skilled professionals from around the world to compete at the highest level of vocational skills.

As the countdown begins, Shanghai is getting ready to welcome the world. A WorldSkills-themed metro train is now running on Line 2, while iconic city landmarks are being transformed with WorldSkills elements.

For Shanghai, skills are more than a competition. They are part of everyday life — from fashion design and baking to construction, advanced manufacturing, transportation and new digital technologies.

With around **4 million skilled workers**, Shanghai is using the WorldSkills platform to promote vocational education, innovation and international cooperation, while inspiring more young people to build successful careers through skills.

The event is also an invitation to discover Shanghai. Special tourism routes, attractions, cultural experiences and city activities will connect the competition with the city's famous culture, waterfront, food and vibrant urban life.

**Come for the skills. Stay for Shanghai. Experience a city where craftsmanship, innovation and opportunity meet.**

*昆曲* Kunqu Opera, one of China’s oldest forms of traditional opera, has a history of more than 600 years. Originating in...
07/09/2026

*昆曲* Kunqu Opera, one of China’s oldest forms of traditional opera, has a history of more than 600 years. Originating in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, it is often described as the “mother of Chinese opera.” Combining elegant singing, poetry, music, dance and graceful movements, Kunqu tells stories of love, loyalty and human emotions. Its refined style and beautiful melodies have deeply influenced many other Chinese opera traditions. In 2001, UNESCO proclaimed Kunqu a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Today, Kunqu continues to evolve, bringing this ancient art to new audiences in China and around the world.

*敦煌夜市*Dunhuang Night Market is one of the most vibrant attractions in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, China. As evening falls,...
06/09/2026

*敦煌夜市*Dunhuang Night Market is one of the most vibrant attractions in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, China. As evening falls, the streets come alive with colourful lights, local food stalls and lively crowds. Visitors can enjoy famous Gansu snacks, including lamb skewers, beef noodles and stuffed flatbread, while browsing traditional handicrafts and souvenirs. The market offers a wonderful taste of local culture and is a popular place to experience Dunhuang’s unique atmosphere after sunset.

31/08/2026

*乐动敦煌* Music & Dance of Dunhuang, the world's first cave-style immersive show next to the Mogao Caves. It perfectly revives millennial-old murals, ancient musical scores, and long-lost instruments through breathtaking live dances and high-tech holographic projections. Walking through the custom theater felt exactly like stepping straight into the ancient caves, following a legendary musician blending cultures along the Silk Road. The visuals and music in this video are absolutely stunning, but seeing it in person is truly unforgettable. You must add this to your travel bucket list! 🌟✨

*瓜州榆林窟*The Yulin Caves, located about 70 kilometres southwest of Guazhou County in Gansu, are one of China’s important t...
22/08/2026

*瓜州榆林窟*The Yulin Caves, located about 70 kilometres southwest of Guazhou County in Gansu, are one of China’s important treasures of Buddhist cave art and an integral part of the Dunhuang cave complex. The site contains 42 surviving caves dating from the Tang, Five Dynasties, Song, Western Xia and Yuan periods. Its colourful murals and sculptures depict Buddhist stories, religious scenes and aspects of ancient daily life, including architecture, clothing and cultural exchange along the Silk Road. With their remote location helping preserve many of the artworks, the Yulin Caves are often described as the “sister caves of Dunhuang,” and are highly valued for their historical, artistic and cultural significance.

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