Suanye, a snack of pickled fruits and vegetables from south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, is famous for its unique sweet, sour, spicy and salty flavor. To make Suanye, locals wash fruits and vegetables, peel or slice them, and place them into pickling vessels. They are then combined with rice vinegar, salt, sugar, chili, and purified water, and left to ferment. Recognized as an autonomous region-level intangible cultural heritage, the craft of making Nanning Suanye is famous for its inclusiveness. Almost anything can be pickled, making it a unique symbol of Guangxi in the summer. At a store which is recognized as an intangible cultural heritage workshop, located in Nanning, capital of the autonomous region, visitors can pick from a colorful array of seasonal fruits, including plums, guavas, papayas, pineapples, and even mangoes. Vegetables are just as versatile: radishes, cabbage, cucumbers, and more all find their way into the jars. Suanye preserves the natural sweetness of fresh produce while adding a signature tangy crunch. Each bite begins with a satisfying "crunch," followed by a lively mix of fruit acidity and seasonings, creating a layered sensation of crisp, sweet, sour, and spicy. This rich medley of flavors leaves a lingering, unforgettable impression. Today, the beloved street food is moving toward commercial production and spreading nationwide, and the growing number of enthusiasts ensures that these traditional techniques continue to flourish.

Best known for its time-honored fishing industry, Xiapu County, southeast China's Fujian Province, is also blessed with sinuate seashore decorated with tidal flats and islands. Through coordinated strategies for both ecological conservation and economic development, the county has transformed itself into a thriving hub for tourist services.

Ancient-style theme parks have emerged as some of China's most popular tourist attractions, offering immersive experiences and live performances that bring the splendor of traditional Chinese culture to life. With its long history, China is home to many former imperial cities, including Xi'an in the northwest, Hangzhou and Nanjing in the east. A rising trend of traveling to these places to experience the distinct customs and culture of each dynasty is sweeping across the country's young generations. Data from travel platform Qunar shows that since the start of 2026, ticket bookings for Chinese-style theme parks featuring engaging events have doubled, with the buzz carrying over from holidays to regular weekends.

As the world's largest guitar production hub, Zheng'an County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, has vigorously developed its guitar-making industry in recent years. Zheng'an is home to 144 guitar and guitar-related accessories manufacturers and has cultivated 87 independent brands. A whole industrial chain covering guitar design, production and sales, training and research, and cultural tourism has been established at the county's Guitar Culture Industry Park.

Hop aboard and unwind amid the tranquil scenery of Beijing International Flower Port in Shunyi District of Beijing.

Farmers in Maoxin Village of Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, are busy harvesting soft rush, whose straws are widely used as a weaving material for mats and sheets.

Take in a splendid view of the Siduhe Bridge stretching across the breathtaking natural landscape of central China's Hubei Province. The bridge features a 900-meter-long main span, with its deck towering 560 meters up from the valley bottom.

Step into the wonders of nature through this banyan gate in Wushan Mountain Scenic Area in southeast China’s Fuzhou, where the roots and branches of an ancient banyan tree have twisted into a natural arch over a walkway.

Against a backdrop of clear weather, ships loaded with industrial products and daily necessities travel along the Yangtze River in Tongling, east China's Anhui Province, showcasing the vitality of this bustling waterway.

Peachy vibes take over a fruit market in Fengmao Town of Zaozhuang, east China’s Shandong Province, as workers are busy sorting and packaging mountains of freshly harvested peaches.

An intangible cultural heritage performance season kicked off at Prince Kung's Palace Museum in Beijing on Tuesday. Featuring three Kunqu Opera performances and three guqin concerts, the event, running through June 14, showcases the charm of intangible cultural heritage against the backdrop of historic architecture.

In late May, Mount Fanjing, featuring a vast expanse of lush greenery, played hide-and-seek in the drifting mist and clouds, in Tongren city, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Crowds of visitors trekked along narrow trails, passing through ancient geological formations shaped over eons. Mount Fanjing, as the main peak of the Wuling Mountains, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 2018. Recently, Michael Kurtagh from the United States set out for an exploration into this "Sky City." There, he wandered through majestic landscapes, greeted by both picturesque sceneries and a serene respite from the season's heat.

Take a drive along this stunning rural road zigzagging through the greenery-clad mountains of Shuangxi Township and discover the lush beauty of Ganzhou City, east China's Jiangxi Province.

Factory tours are becoming an increasingly popular attraction in China, offering visitors a window into the country's remarkable industrial transformation while satisfying growing curiosity about cutting-edge technologies and future industries. According to industry forecasts, China's industrial tourism market is expected to grow by roughly 18% annually from 2024 to 2029, surpassing 300 billion yuan (about $42 billion) by the end of the period.

Urumqi has its own "Labubu." A lamb doll dressed in vibrant ethnic attire has become a viral cultural sensation in Urumqi, northwest China, drawing long lines of customers and capturing the imagination of netizens nationwide. Featuring its soft fleece and a cheerful smile, each lamb becomes unique with a customized outfit. Customers can choose their preferred headwear and accessories, and the vendor hand-stitches them onto the lamb to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake.

Veiled by morning mist, the traditional earthen dwellings harmonize beautifully with the lush mountainous landscape in Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province.

Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, located in northwest China's Qinghai Province, averages over 4,200 meters above sea level. Click the video to see the breathtaking landscapes of Golog's alpine peaks, lakes, and wetlands!

Dazu Rock Carvings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, is embracing a new era of preservation through the application of advanced digital technologies. Intelligent monitoring systems, high-precision 3D digital mapping, and targeted measures to address water seepage and rock fissures have significantly enhanced the protection and conservation of this cultural treasure. Between January and May in 2026, the Dazu Rock Carvings had welcomed around one million visits from tourists at home and abroad.

Hengshui City in north China's Hebei Province has stepped up efforts to preserve and promote its intangible cultural heritages in recent years. Meanwhile, cultural and creative products derived from these crafts are gaining popularity in overseas markets, bringing the cultural charm of Hengshui to a global audience.

Giant panda Hua Ni (also known as Ai Bao) at Everland Resort, the largest theme park in South Korea, gave birth to a female cub weighing over 170 grams on June 3, the China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Panda said on Wednesday. She is the fourth cub born to Ai Bao since the 15-year China-South Korea giant panda conservation and research cooperation program began in 2016 and also the first cub born this year to any of the Center's giant pandas living overseas.