Temple of Heaven: The enduring architectural heart of Beijing
Following numerous meticulous renovations over the centuries, today the Temple of Heaven stands mighty along the Central Axis of Beijing as a majestic architectural ensemble that…
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The unforgotten artisans of China’s Forbidden City
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…
30 Buddhist relics returned from Taiwan
The relics were escorted to Beijing by a delegation from the United Association of Humanistic Buddhism, Chunghua. Most of the relics were believed to have been stolen from Shanxi…
New museum to display best of Shang civilization
Nearly 4,000 unearthed cultural relics, including bronze wares, pieces of pottery, jade artifacts and oracle bones will be displayed in the museum. More than three quarters of…
Two ancient shipwrecks filled with relics found 1500m undersea
It was the first time that China had found such an expansive ancient shipwreck site so deep under the sea.
US repatriates carved stone relics to China
Dating to a period between the Southern and Northern Dynasties and the Tang Dynasty, the relics are of high historical, scientific and artistic value.
Beijing’s Central Axis submits bid for world heritage status
The Beijing Central Axis is a 7.8km-long north-south line down through the centre of the historical neighbourhood of Beijing.
Chinese tea making joins UNESCO list
According to UNESCO, in China traditional tea processing techniques are closely associated with geographical location and natural environment.
Crackdown safeguards China’s cultural relics
Of the 62 main suspects in cultural relic-related cases on the country's top-tier wanted list, all but one had been arrested by the end of last year.