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The scenic garden that became China’s secretive seat of power
CNN via AOL· 1 day agoFrom a pagoda at its modest peak, a panoramic view of the city presents itself. To the south, the...
Forbidden City endeavors to improve accessibility
China Daily· 5 days agoOn May 12, Guo Yuanyuan finally had the chance to set foot in the Forbidden City. Despite growing up in Beijing, this UNESCO World Heritage Site overseen ...
The world's oldest landmarks still attracting the crowds today
LoveEXPLORING via Yahoo News· 3 days agoMore than two million people marvelled at the mountaintop monument in 2023. 1420: Forbidden City,...
30 magical destinations that inspired Disney movies, in the UK and beyond
LoveEXPLORING via Yahoo News· 5 days agoWe take a look at the locations that inspired Disney's filmmakers, from fairy-tale castles and...
US students moved by Beijing's fusion of ancient, modern
China Daily· 5 days agoCollege students from the United States said they were impressed by the ancient architecture in the Forbidden City and how it sits with Beijing's modern ...
Opinion | China welcomes foreigners. It just needs policies to make that clear
South China Morning Post· 1 day agoAccess to some public places in China can be difficult without prior registration, or showing some...
Beijing History: Old Names, Timeline
Mountain View Telegraph· 6 hours agoBeijing has a history of about 3,000 years, and it is one of the four ancient cities of China. Beijing has almost continually been the capital for the...
Nearly forgotten, 2 intrepid women artists who painted China
South China Morning Post· 23 hours agoHotchkis still retains something of a reputation in her native Scotland thanks to her involvement...
Theater festival to offer children summer treat
China Daily· 6 days agoA press conference for the 13th China Children's Theater Festival, hosted by the China National Theater for Children, was held on Friday in Beijing. Themed on "Lighting Up Young Minds, Shaping ...
The plants in your garden that could get you cancelled
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 3 days agoGardening is an exceedingly British pastime. Yet so many of the perennials that populate our gardens...