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Huamo: The perfect blend of tradition and craftsmanship

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Dec 24, 2025 01:23 By CGTN 6 photos

As the New Year approaches, are you gearing up for your festive feast? In China, people have their own traditional holiday treats of choice, among which Huamo, or shaped steamed buns, stand out. The delicately dough creations are essentially edible folk

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Huamo: The perfect blend of tradition and craftsmanship

Beijing

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Dec 22, 2025 04:27 By CGTN 6 photos

On the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, thousands gather to celebrate the winter solstice as the golden light of sunset pierces through the arches of the Seventeen-Arch Bridge at the Summer Palace in Beijing. Stretching across Kunming Lake, the centuries-old bridge stands in quiet anticipation, waiting once again for this annual moment of wonder.

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Beijing

The 21st Inner Mongolia Ice and Snow Naadam Fair opens

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Dec 22, 2025 03:42 By CGTN 5 photos

The 21st Ice and Snow Naadam Fair of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region officially opened on Sunday. More than just a festival, the Naadam is a living tradition of the northern Chinese grasslands.This year

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The 21st Ice and Snow Naadam Fair of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region officially opens, in Hailar District of Hulun Buir, north China. /VCG

A list of 21 scenic sites newly granted top rating in China

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Feb 07, 2024 06:52 By CGTN 8 photos

A list of 21 scenic sites that were newly granted a 5A rating, the highest level in China

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Aerial view of Yunhe Rice Terraces Scenic Area in Lishui City, east China

Lucky fish flower buns in Qingdao ready for Spring Festival plates

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Jan 31, 2024 10:14 By CGTN 4 photos

Bakers in the Jimo District of Qingdao, Shandong Province, have been perfecting decorative flower buns in the shape of fish, dragons, flowers and other lucky symbols.

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A photo shows fish-shaped red flower buns in Qingdao, Shandong on January 30, 2024. /IC

What are the Feitian?

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Sep 02, 2023 11:17 By CGTN 7 photos

Feitian, also known as the Flying Apsaras, are often considered a symbol of the Mogao Grottoes. It is estimated that there are more than 4,500 Feitian figures painted in the Mogao caves. What exactly are the Feitian? Where did they come from? What are

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What are the Feitian?