In pics: paddy fields under starry sky in China's Heilongjiang
This stack composite photo taken on May 29, 2026 shows paddy fields under starry sky in Zhaodong City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.
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Scenery of blooming lotus flowers in China
This photo taken on June 13, 2026 shows lotus flowers at a botanical garden in Hebi City, central China's Henan Province.
Collared scops owl spotted in urban Xiamen, highlighting city's biodiversity gains
A collared scops owl, a second-class state protected bird species, was recently spotted at Dongshan Reservoir in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, perching on a bald cypress branch along a lakeside trail and drawing crowds of curious onlookers.
China's rocket launches 8 satellites into orbit
China on Monday launched a Lijian-1 Y14 carrier rocket with eight satellites onboard. The rocket blasted off at 11:44 a.m. (Beijing Time) from a commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China and successfully sent the satellites into the planned orbit.
Workers replace seamless rails for Qinghai-Xizang Railway in Amdo
Braving an altitude of over 4,000 meters, workers from the railway maintenance company of China Railway 12th Bureau Group Co., Ltd. have recently replaced the old rails at Amdo South Station on the Golmud-Lhasa section of the Qinghai-Xizang Railway with the seamless tracks. All jobs were done during night-time idle period without train traffic.
Various dragon boat-themed activities held across China
Contestants compete in a dragon boat race in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province, on June 13, 2026. Various dragon boat-themed activities have been held across China to welcome the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on June 19 this year.
Goji berries at foot of China's Helan Mountain enter harvest season
Newly harvested goji berries are seen at a goji berry garden of Beryl Gojiberries Co., Ltd. in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, June 14, 2026. The goji berries at the foot of Helan Mountain enter harvest season in recent days.
"Art in Gold: Jewellery in Hellenistic Times" exhibition held in China's Shaanxi
This photo taken on June 14, 2026 shows an exhibit at an exhibition themed "Art in Gold: Jewellery in Hellenistic Times" in the Shaanxi History Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
Various activities held across China to mark upcoming Cultural and Natural Heritage Day
An artist from Yangzhou Puppetry Research Institute stages a performance at a kindergarten in Guangling District of Yangzhou City, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 12, 2026.
China's public stewardship delivers crested ibis conservation miracle
In the lingering morning mist, Zhou Fakui, almost 80, made his first stop after getting up, stepping into the backyard woods to greet his "neighbors," the crested ibises. Once nearly extinct, the birds are now a first-class protected species in China and revered as an "oriental gem."
Dege Sutra Printing House：A Tibetan Cultural Treasure Under the Snow-Capped Mountains
Built in 1729, the Dege Sutra Printing House preserves in good condition 325,520 woodcut printing plates containing significant Tibetan classics dating back to the 11th century. The majority of the blocks were carved between the 18th and mid-20th centuries.
Xizang's traditional festival -- the happy moment of the holy city
The Tibetan New Year, like the Han Chinese Spring Festival, is the most solemn festival of the year for the Tibetan people. On New Year's Day, families gather together to make "Gutu" (Nine Treasure Noodle Dumpling Soup) and perform a ritual of exorcising evil spirits and praying for blessings. "
Inheritor in SW China's Yunnan breathes new life into Yi embroidery through fashion, innovation
Yi embroidery from Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, is recognized as a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Inspired by everyday life, artisans transform familiar objects into intricate patterns embroidered onto garments.
Freight yard at Lhasa West Railway Station bustles as Qinghai-Xizang Railway marks 20th anniversary
A gantry crane hoists a container with the assistance of ground workers at the freight yard of Lhasa West Railway Station in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
Ecological restoration revitalizes Hutuo River in Shijiazhuang, N China's Hebei
An aerial drone photo taken on June 1, 2026 shows a view along the Hutuo River in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province. The Shijiazhuang section of the Hutuo River is about 205 kilometers long and flows through many districts and counties of the city.
10th China-South Asia Exposition to be held in Kunming
This photo taken on June 9, 2026 shows a view of Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center, the venue for the 10th China-South Asia Exposition in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province.
Ancient village of She ethnic group in Fujian attracts visitors through cultural heritage preservation
In recent years, local authorities have stepped up efforts to protect and revitalize the ancient village by promoting intangible cultural heritage and integrating cultural resources into tourism development. These efforts have attracted visitors from home and abroad, and helped protect and pass on the cultural legacy of the She ethnic group.
Maintenance underway at offshore wind farm in Jiangsu to ensure stable power supply
From January to May this year, the total power generation capacity of the two wind farms reached 880 million kWh, with an accumulated power output of 10.26 billion kWh since their operation in December 2021.
Friendship flourishes along Yalu River
Nestled on the Yellow Sea coast in southeastern Liaoning province in northeast China, the border city of Dandong blends industrial vigor with tourism and trade. As "China's largest and most beautiful border city," it faces Sinuiju in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) across the Yalu River -- known as a "river of friendship."
The Cultural Core and Historical Evolution of Xizang's Ongkor Festival
The Ongkor Festival is widely celebrated throughout the agricultural regions of Xizang. In Tibetan, "ong" means "field," and "kor" means "to circle." Hence, the Ongkor Festival is literally a festival of walking around crop fields. As such, it is closely connected to agricultural activities and embodies prayers and hopes for a plentiful harvest.
A group of rock sheep freely foraging at the foot of Mount Everest
n recent years, significant achievements have been made in the construction of ecological barriers and the continuous restoration of wild animal and plant resources, as well as the growth of various species in the Zhufeng Nature Reserve through multiple measures. The main results of ecological protection are also increasingly evident.
Turning the tide: former fishing village's transformation reflects China's ecological progress
On the northern shore of Qinghai Lake, China's largest lake in the northwestern Qinghai Province, the village of Xinquan has long lived by the water. For generations, fishing was the mainstay of local life, providing livelihoods for countless families. But that way of life has now faded.
Pic story: station monitoring chief devoted to scientific research in Mount Qomolangma region
Xi Zhenhua is the monitoring chief of the station, responsible for instrument monitoring and maintenance, data downloading and processing, as well as the daily operation of the station. Since 2013, he has been devoted to scientific research in the Mount Qomolangma region for 13 years.
The power of technology is building a strong barrier for the migration of Tibetan antelopes
From May every year, thousands of female Tibetan antelopes set out from the wintering habitats of Sanjiangyuan in Qinghai, Qiangtang in Xizang, and Altun Mountain in Xinjiang to the hinterland of Hoh Xil, Drone Lake, Sun Lake and other areas to give birth.