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Over 10,000 A-level tourist sites in China reopen ahead of holiday

The Qianmen Street in Beijing, June 23, 2020 (VCG)
The Qianmen Street in Beijing, June 23, 2020 (VCG)

CGTN | 24-Jun-2020

As of June 22, a total of 10,064 national A-level scenic spots across China have reopened to the public, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said Wednesday at a press conference of the Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council. Continue reading “Over 10,000 A-level tourist sites in China reopen ahead of holiday”

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Experience tradition at Yuyuan Garden Malls (2)

A traditional warrior dance will be held for the Dragon Boat Festival at the Yuyuan Garden Malls
A traditional warrior dance will be held for the Dragon Boat Festival at the Yuyuan Garden Malls

Shine | 23-Jun-2020 | By Yang Jian

Yang Yuhuan (719-756), one of the four great beauties of ancient China, for instance, is deemed the goddess of the apricot flower which blooms in February, while Xi Shi, another beauty, is the goddess of lotus for June. Famous poets such as Li Bai (701-762), Bai Juyi (772-846) and Tao Yuanming (365-427) are also listed as gods of flowers in some versions due to their popular poems about flowers.

Chinoiserie performances will be held every day during the holiday. They include a warrior show with soldiers wearing armor, dancers in traditional hanfu clothing and concerts featuring traditional instruments on the iconic Zigzag Bridge or a small boat on the lake. Continue reading “Experience tradition at Yuyuan Garden Malls (2)”