Teams utilize state-of-the-art technology to examine and study underwater archaeological findings to bring them to the public, Chen Bowen reports in Qionghai, Hainan.
The sunken ship and precious artifacts retrieved from it are important evidence of that historical period and display the prosperity of the ancient Maritime Silk Road.
The trilogy is arguably China's most celebrated science-fiction creation through the past decades.
A Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) silk robe was donated to the NCHA by the great-grandson of U.S. missionary Watson McMillan Hayes, who played a key role in establishing the Shandong University in 1901 at the invitation of local officials.
More Asian countries are working together to protect cultural heritage and promote communication and mutual learning among civilizations.
The Chinese-made documentary The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru celebrated its world premiere on June 14 as the first film of the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival.
An exhibition showcasing cultural relics belonging to the Roman Empire opened at the Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Thursday.
Shaolin Temple, a cradle of Chinese culture renowned for its martial arts and Buddhist traditions, is hosting 101 Russian disciples for a two-week immersion program.
The 30th edition of the Beijing International Book Fair, one of the most influential book fairs in the world, opened on Wednesday at the China National Convention Center.
The Li Clan Ancestral Hall, known as the "First Ancestral Hall of Hakka," in East China's Fujian Province, collapsed on Sunday after six hours of water saturation caused by heavy rain, with some artifacts buried under the debris.
More than 700 artifacts from Egypt arrived in Shanghai on Sunday for an exhibition at the Shanghai Museum, with over 95 percent to go on display for the first time in Asia.
Dance lovers in the United Kingdom capital will have the chance to see an imaginative take on a familiar favorite later this month when the 100-strong cast of the Xi'an Acrobatic Troupe brings its production of The Acrobatic Swan Lake to the Sadler's Wells dance theater in London.
The First Jilin Tourism Development Conference kicked off on Friday in the Changbai Mountain Protection and Development Zone in Jilin province, attracting about 400 delegates to discuss the high-quality development of the tourism industry.
Chinese archaeologists have finished three phases of a deep sea archaeological investigation of two ancient shipwrecks from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in China's South China Sea, excavating over 900 cultural relics.
It's important to step up archaeological excavation efforts in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, as its unique history can offer new perspectives on understanding China's history and culture, foreign scholars said.
The mamianqun, translated as the "horse-face skirt", is a type of traditional clothing that is making a comeback as the latest fashion trend, gaining increasing popularity among younger Chinese generations, according to those in the know.
Learning more about the history of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region can let the world see that its development has been deeply influenced historically by diverse cultures and religions, officials and scholars said at an international forum.
Popular Chinese mainland actor Hu Ge paid a visit to Taiwan on Wednesday amid tense cross-Strait relations, which mainland authorities said would provide a rare opportunity for people from both sides to engage in exchanges.
In recent years, artifacts unearthed from the Great Wall in Beijing can be categorized into three major types: architectural components of the wall, weapons and daily utensils, Shang says.
The UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival this year featured the participation of some world-renowned sports clubs, including Manchester United FC, Manchester City FC, and Salford Red Devils rugby league club.
A new round of restorations of the Jiankou Great Wall in Beijing's Huairou district kicked off on Friday, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing conservation efforts of this historical marvel.
In Chinese folklore, Guan Yu, a general from the late Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220) also known as "Guan Gong" or "Guan Di", stands as a revered figure. The "God of War" is perceived as a superhero in the eyes of the Chinese people.
The Living Root club team races in the 45th annual Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival on Sunday.It also serves as a gateway for people to learn more about Chinese history and culture.
Dragon boat races are gaining momentum across the world during the celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival.
On Friday, the Beijing Symphony Orchestra mesmerized audiences at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing with a captivating concert featuring Vineta Sareika-Volkner, the concertmaster of the Berliner Philharmoniker.
The University of Oxford's Ashmolean Museum has announced plans to return a 500-year-old bronze statue of a Hindu saint to India, following the receipt of a request through the country's high commission in London.
A key exhibition, The Light of Civilization: Hongshan, Liangzhu and Chinese Civilization, officially kicked off on Saturday in Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning province, to celebrate China's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day.
Zongzi, a traditional Chinese food made of glutinous rice stuffed with various fillings, is one of the Dragon Boat Festival's enduring customs. The ingredients used to make zongzi vary from region to region, resulting in many differences in taste.
As the Dragon Boat Festival, or the Duanwu Festival, approaches, vibrant and thrilling dragon boat activities sweep the country. In addition to the exhilarating races, the dragon boats themselves are a splendid sight, captivating onlookers with their vibrant colors and intricate designs.
When the fragrance of Zongzi (rice dumplings) floats all around, here comes the Dragon Boat Festival. On such a "fragrant" festival, people don’t just sit down and enjoy the delicious food but get busy with mugwort leaves and realgar wine. Why is that? Check it out and find the answer.