Historic Western-style Buildings in Anqing

Historic Western-style buildings well-preserved in Anqing, a riverside city in central China＇s Anhui province, mix the influence of modern Western buildings with elements of Chinese classical architecture. The city is thus dubbed as a “museum of Western-style buildings ”.     

Stone Buildings in Guizhou Plateau

Inhabitants in Guizhou, in particular, local Buyi and Yilao people, dwell in stone buildings, as the region is a mountainous area full of rocks. Houses of Buyi people are diverse in styles and shapes, They are built at riverside, onmountain slopes or in caves. Building materials used also vary, including stone slates, thatches, rammed earth and wood and bamboo. Traditional houses in Guizhou Plateau usually have stone foundations and wooden or bamboo structures, which are cost-saving and look beautiful and elegant, Most stilted houses of Buyi people have stone steps in the front side, The ground floor is made of thick stone.     

Historic Buildings in the Karst Region of Libo

The South China Karst region extends over a surface of half a million km^2 lying mainly in Yunnan, Guizhou and Guangxi provinces. It represents one of the world＇s most spectacular examples of humid tropical to subtropical karst landscapes, The stone forests of Shilin are considered superlative natural phenomena and a world reference with a wider range of pinnacle shapes than other karst landscapes with pinnacles, and a higher diversity of shapes and changing colors.     

Fascinating Paintings on Historic Buildings of China

Colored paintings on historic buildings are enshrined as a distinctive part of Chinese architecture, This unique art enjoys its heydays during the Ming and Qing dynasties（1368-1911）,     

Historic Scenes in Yangzhou

The Slim West Lake is a national-level scenic resort in the historical city of Yangzhou.The garden in the lake area was built during the reign of Qing-Dynasty emperors Kangxi and Qianlong.It integrates the delicate beauty of south China with the vigorous grandeur of north China,featuring willow trees and towers and terraces along the lake dyke.Major scenic sports around the Slim West Lake include rockeries     

Historic County of Yuxian

County has played an important role in the history of China since it was first established as a basic administrative unit in the Qin Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago. Historic counties have not only performed administrative and economic functions but also carried and preserved basic information about culture and traditions of China. Not long ago, the Photographic Exhibition on the Cultural Heritage of Historic Counties of China, organized by China Cultural Relics Protection Foundation in partnership with the Palace Museum and China Institute of Toponymy, was held at     

Historic Archways of Ningbo

<正>Ningbo is a seaside city in east China’s Zhejiang province.Over the sweep of history,numerous archways have been built and preserved, constituting a unique u...     

Historic Town of Xuanhua

Driving northwestward from Beijing and after crossing over the Great Wall at Badaling Pass, you will soon arrive at Xuanhua, a historic town nestling in a valley in the eastern part of Yinshan Mountain Range in the northeast of Hebei Province.[第一段]     

Historic City of Suizhou

The historic city of Suizhou, located in the northern part of Hubei Province, has been well known in recent years,because it has been recognized as the birthplace oftheYan Emperor, a legendary figure ancestral to Chinese culture and people, and sets of bronze chime bells of Marquis Yi of the Zeng State were unearthed here. With these unique heritage legacies, this historic city has attracted more and more visitors from home and abroad.     

Zunhua : a Historic County

County has played an important role in the history of China since it was first established as a basic administrative unit in the Qin Dynasty more than 2000 years ago. Historic counties have not only performed administrative and economic functions but also carried and preserved basic information about culture and traditions of China. Not long ago, the Photographic Exhibition on the Cultural Heritage of Historic Counties of China, organized by China Cultural Relics Protection Foundation in partnership with th...     

Yuxian: a Historic County

County has played an important role in the history of China since it was first established as a basic administrative unit in the Qin Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago. Historic counties have not only performed administrative and economic functions but also carried and preserved basic information about culture and traditions of China. Not long ago, the Photographic Exhibition on the Cultural Heritage of Historic Counties of China, organized by China Cultural Relics Protection Foundation in partnership with the Palace Museum and China Institute of Toponymy, was held at the Forbidden City, displaying photographs on the cultures and traditions of the first 16 Historic Counties of China, with an objective to enhance the public’s awareness of the conservation of cultural heritage in these historic counties. Our magazine will cover each of these chosen historic counties in each issue.     

Historical Buildings in Chongwen District

The community within Chongwen Gate, located on the west side of Beijing Railway Station, is full of historical buildings such as hutong （small alleys）and archways of courtyard houses. These distinctive old architectures carry numerous interesting stories happening over past several centuries.     

Nanchang:a Historic County

County has played an important role in the history of China since it was first established as a basic administrative unit in the Qin Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago.Historic counties have not only performed administrative and economic functions but also carried and preserved basic information about culture and traditions of China.Not long ago,the Photographic Exhibition on the Cultural Heritage of Historic China,organized by China Cultural Relics Protection Foundation in partnership     

On the Road：China＇s Musical Theatre Industry

<正>Musical production has become a new trend in China in recent years.Many performing arts companies and cultural businesses have involved themselves in produci...     

Jinxian: a Historic County

<正>County has played an important role in the history of China since it was first established as a basic administrative unit in the Qin Dynasty more than 2,000 ...