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Exquisite embroidery from the Miao ethnic group is not only beautiful to look at, but a way for the local women to document their lives.
Gansu is a province full of historical scenic spots, including Matisi Grottoes, Tiantishan Grottoes, Giant Buddha Temple and Jiayu Pass.
Fluctuating temperatures have damaged several Buddha statues in Beijing's Summer Palace, park authorities said Tuesday.
Ma Maoting from Hunan province is the 5th-generation of his family to make a living from their handicraft of making silver jewelry.
An animated series based on Buddhist stories from Gansu is soon to be broadcast on TV, as emerging creative industries tap into ancient Chinese culture.
The 10 private museums detailed in our latest list are the finest and most famous examples of their kind in China. 
Art beat (July 26-Aug 22)
A group of photos show the whole process of archeological workers repairing terracotta warriors at the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, Shaanxi province.
The Zhili provincial governor's office in today's Bao-ding, Hebei province, is the best-preserved Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) provincial compound because it was run by the most powerful official of the most powerful province, Zongdu — who also controlled the most powerful military to guard "Beijing's South Gate".
Modern visitors to the ancient town of Zhengding discover Longxing's Big Buddha is an exceptional figure — but ultimately an idiosyncratic entity that dwells in a settlement packed with peculiarities.
Under the scorching sun, Wang Jihu and dozens of villagers clean dust and earth from a section of the Great Wall in Gansu province.
Devotees worship a huge Buddha portrait after unfolding it during the annual religious ritual in the Gandan Temple in Lhasa, capital of Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, July 22, 2013.
The Maiji Mountain Grottoes showcase exquisite sculptures and are known as the “Oriental Sculpture Museum” for their numerous grottoes, perfect statues and long history.
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