24 Solar Terms: 7 things you may not know about Grain in Ear
2017-06-05
The Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Grain in Ear, (Chinese: 芒种), the 9th solar term, begins on June 5 this year and ends on June 20.
Culture Insider: Children's games in ancient China
2017-06-01
During ancient times, children didn't have smart phones, ipads or computers to entertain them. Instead, they came up with interesting games to play in their childhood. Let's take a look.
Special stamps feature Chinese children's games
2017-06-01
China Post released six special stamps that feature children's games on Wednesday. The Tianjin Stamp Company also issued commemorative envelopes on a similar theme
24 Solar Terms: 6 things you may not know about Grain Buds
2017-05-21
Grain Buds, the 8th solar term of a year, begins on May 21 this year, and ends on June 4. It means that the seeds from the grain are becoming full but are not ripe.
Six museums you should not miss in Tai'an
2017-05-18
The 5,000-year-old city of Tai'an in Shandong province is one of China's most historic.
Sea of flowers on Mount Tai
2017-05-18
May is the best month to admire the florescent Haitang (Chinese flowering crabapple or Malus spectabilis) on Mount Tai as the mountain is carpeted with the light pink blossoms.
10 splendid museums in China
2017-05-18
May 18 marks International Museum Day, a day initiated by the International Council of Museums to raise public awareness about the industry. Here is a selection of 10 of the best museums in China that you should check out.