The Central Axis of Beijing is special in light of the important symbolic connotation of the capital’s planning principle.A father and his son are playing basketball at the south end of the Central Axis under the Yongding Gate in Beijing, on September 19, 2020. Cultural heritage is the legacy beque...

BEIJING, Jan. 31 -- A protection plan for Beijing's Central Axis was released last weekend ahead of its application to become a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site.A view of the central axis from Jingshan Mountain in Beijing.The plan, fro...

A young spectator admires a dough figurine during the first China Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Annual Meeting. (Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)The first China Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Annual Meeting was held in Yulin, northwest China's Shaanxi Province from Feb. 16 to 20. More than...

Qingcheng Wushu (martial art) is an important school of Chinesewushu. It originated from Qingcheng Mountain in Sichuan, which is also the cradle of Chinese Taoism....

Fire-spitting is one of the stunts performed by Sichuan Opera actors to highlight the stage effect and make their images more realistic.Sichuan Opera is a traditional folk drama popular in Southwest China. Artistic skills including changing faces and spitting fire are representative symbols of Sichu...

Langzhong shadow puppetry is an ancient performing art telling tales and anecdotes from local history. The puppets are known for their delicate hollowed-out patterns and beautiful appearances....