?China's National Cultural Heritage Administration on Saturday announced 10 new national archaeological site parks, bringing the country's total to 65 across 21 provincial-level regions.
June 14, 2025
2025-06-14
China plans to build its first national heritage route along the historically significant Hexi Corridor, located in northwest China, within the next ten years.
June 11, 2025
2025-06-11
?A new batch of 52 archival documents have been listed as China's documentary heritage, the National Archives Administration of China announced on Monday.
June 10, 2025
2025-06-10
The Qiang New Year Festival is a traditional celebration of the Qiang people, one of China's oldest ethnic groups, often described as a "living fossil" in the evolutionary history of the Chinese nation.
May 30, 2025
2025-05-30
The Gesar epic tradition was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009. This recognition honors the Gesar epic as one of the world's oldest and most important oral traditions.
May 23, 2025
2025-05-23
The farmers' dance of China's Korean ethnic group was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009. This listing acknowledges the cultural significance of this dance, which is a central aspect of the Korean ethnic minority's agricultural traditions in China.
May 15, 2025
2025-05-15
The traditional design and practices for building Chinese wooden arch bridges are a remarkable expression of Chinese engineering ingenuity and cultural heritage.
May 13, 2025
2025-05-13
Traditional Li textile techniques, which encompass spinning, dyeing, weaving and embroidering, represent a vital aspect of the cultural heritage of the Li ethnic group, an indigenous community in China's Hainan province.
May 8, 2025
2025-05-08
Urtiin Duu, or "long song," is a major form of traditional folk songs in China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, which is deeply embedded in the cultural life of the Mongolian people.
April 30, 2025
2025-04-30
Chinese seal engraving, an ancient and revered art form, has long been a central part of China's cultural heritage. In 2009, it was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, acknowledging its historical value, craftsmanship and continuing role in Chinese society.
April 24, 2025
2025-04-24
Known for its refined sound and deep cultural symbolism, the Guqin has been an essential part of Chinese cultural life for over three millennia.
April 22, 2025
2025-04-22
?China's ongoing fourth national cultural heritage survey will prioritize the identification of historic sites and architectural works from the modern era, according to a directive that the National Cultural Heritage Administration made public on Monday.
April 22, 2025
2025-04-22
Renowned for its graceful movements, poetic lyrics and elegant melodies, Kunqu has had a profound influence on many regional opera styles in China, including the more widely known Peking opera.
April 20, 2025
2025-04-20
In 2009, Chinese calligraphy was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, recognized as a treasured embodiment of traditional Chinese culture and philosophy.
April 18, 2025
2025-04-18
Three documentary heritage collections submitted by China have been inscribed in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register.
April 18, 2025
2025-04-18
April 17, 2025
2025-04-17
Chinese paper-cut is an ancient folk art form that involves cutting intricate patterns and images from paper.
April 17, 2025
2025-04-17
Chinese traditional architectural craftsmanship for timber-framed structures was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009.
April 16, 2025
2025-04-16
The China Engraved Block Printing Technique is a traditional method of printing that involves manually carving characters and images into wooden blocks, which are then inked and pressed onto paper.
April 15, 2025
2025-04-15
An exhibition of artifacts from the Mogao Caves is currently underway in Beijing showcasing the richness of ancient Dunhuang culture.
April 10, 2025
2025-04-10
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