Record 1.5B Visits: Museums Across the Chinese Mainland Light Up 2024
Museums across the Chinese mainland welcomed nearly 1.5B visits in 2024, marking a record year of free entry and vibrant cultural events.
Heritage
Ancient Silk Texts Return Home After 79 Years
The ancient Zidanku Silk Manuscripts return to Beijing after 79 years in the U.S., reconnecting China with its rich Warring States heritage.
Civilizations Shine: Journey Through 5,000 Years of Chinese Culture
Explore China’s 5,000-year heritage with CGTN’s ‘Civilizations Shine’ series—uncover ancient artifacts and timeless art!
Kairouan: A Timeless Jewel in Tunisia’s Desert
Explore Kairouan, Tunisia—a desert jewel boasting Islamic architecture, vibrant marketplaces, and a rich cultural legacy.
Digital Tech Breathes Life into 2,000-Year-Old Silk Robe
Digital tech revives a 2,000-year-old silk robe from the Western Han Dynasty, showcasing ancient artistry via interactive 360° views.
Beijing’s Chaoyang Festival: A Vibrant Cultural Feast!
A vibrant Chaoyang festival in Beijing celebrated cultural diversity with traditional attire and craft workshops, uniting locals and expats.
From Jin Yong’s Pages to Real Emei Kung Fu
Explore the real art of Emei Kung Fu—from Jin Yong’s epic tales to authentic techniques by Grandmaster Situ Xuankong. History in motion!
Historic 2,000-Year-Old Chu Silk Manuscripts Return to China
Parts of the over-2,000-year-old Chu Silk Manuscripts, taken to the US in 1946, have been returned to China, marking a landmark moment in cultural heritage.
Ancient Silk Manuscripts Return Home to China
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art returns ancient Zidanku Silk Manuscripts from the Warring States period to China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration.
Smithsonian Returns Warring States Silk Manuscripts
Smithsonian returns two ancient silk manuscripts from the Warring States period to China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration—a landmark in cultural heritage repatriation.