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China's cultural reach is growing every year - but is one of its most-treasured traditions under threat on its own shores?
The mysterious Nuo dance, a Maonan folk art tradition, is considered a treasure of the ethnic group.
30 visitors are experiencing what it is like to live as a monk at the Ci'en Temple in Taizhou, Zhejiang province.
Temple to hold Zen summer camp
With over 3,000 years of history, Shanxi mature vinegar, one of the four famous vinegar in China, is made from sorghum, barley and other raw materials.
Ten things NOT to do in the Mogao Grottos
Temperatures of 40 C were pushing the mercury to the top of the thermometer, heating up the old four-story building, which has a history as torrid as any scorching summer day.
Tuntou village has enjoyed a robust economy thanks to a thriving industry producing palace lanterns, but the intellectual property rights belong to only one person.
All the residents in the village share a same family name – Yuan. At present, there are 208 families and over 800 residents in the village.
Ancient murals in Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes are in danger of disintegrating. Preservationists are desperately trying to digitize the important relics before they are gone forever.
People spend Qixi, Chinese Valentine's Day which falls on August 13, 2013, in traditional ways to spread Chinese culture.
Zikou, an ancient town unknown to many, was listed among the second batch of famous historical towns in 2005 when it was recognized as one of the 100 most endangered cultural heritage sites in China.
The pottery craft has come under risk of disintegrating as the small industry has been faced with low efficiency problems and weak profit margins.
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