The floral offering is not, according to Chinese officials, a mandatory protocol, but a symbolic gesture reserved for certain ...
This imaginative idea has become a reality thanks to Maodou (pseudonym), a young Chinese vlogger with more than a million ...
Beijing’s Qianlong Garden in the Forbidden City has reopened to visitors after a century and a 25-year, $18 million restoration project. Here's what to expect inside.
Excavations at the site of the former Imperial Workshops reveal a treasure trove of artifacts, showcasing the craftsmanship that once flourished there and the grand picture of Beijing as the capital ...
King Felipe VI will start the first state visit to China by a Spanish monarch in 18 years on Tuesday as Madrid pursues the ...
Appearing on stamps, merchandise and plush toys, the diminutive jadeite carving is so popular it occupies its own room at ...
"Top-tier artisans from home and abroad gathered in the Forbidden City and the Imperial Workshops became a key place for them ...
Nestled in the Forbidden City in Beijing lies a hidden gem that has long been off-limits to the public, until now. The ...
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The Tragic Fate of Princess Yongtai

Princess Yongtai lived during China’s golden Tang Dynasty — a time of art, culture, and imperial power. Yet her life ended mysteriously and tragically at just 17. In this video, we uncover the short ...
When Ho Puay-peng first visited Beijing’s Forbidden City in the late 1980s, the Singaporean architect saw many of the historic courtyards used for storage, filled with garbage, and occupied by danwei ...
A 10-episode documentary uncovers the Palace Museum's transformation and preservation through the eyes of the staff, restorers and researchers.
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