Artists showcase skills at Beijing Daxing International Airport

Snow, ice arenas open to public for winter fun in Beijing

Festive lanterns usher in new year

Fifty-two sets of festive lanterns light up Expo park in Beijing as the city ushers in the new year.

The political and cultural center of China

Beijing lies on the north end of the North China Plain that is surrounded by mountains to its west, north and northeast. To its southeast is a plain that slopes gradually to Bohai Sea. Beijing's GDP was estimated at more than 3 trillion yuan (around $444 billion) in 2018, making it the second Chinese city crossing this threshold following Shanghai.

Display highlights Chinese printing over decades

An exhibition about the development of Chinese printing opened in Beijing to celebrate New China's 70th anniversary on Sept 23 and will run for three months.

China Ecological Food Exposition kicks off in Beijing

The second China Ecological Food Exposition kicked off in Beijing on Monday, gathering more than 600 exhibitors across China showcasing organic and green agricultural products.

Artifacts crafted for well-being on show at Beijing's Summer Palace

Wishes for well-being and longevity were often at the heart of a variety of Chinese artifacts, including jade carvings, bronze wares, Chinese paintings, calligraphic scrolls and ceramics, to name a few.

Old Summer Palace souvenirs go on sale at fair

A fair kicked off Oct 3 in Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park in Beijing, selling souvenirs based on the compound's rich culture.

Beijing gallery celebrates role in bringing art from around world to nation's capital

Fifteen years ago, three Italian contemporary art gallery owners decided to set up a space in the Chinese capital with a desire to connect artists from around the world.

Opera lovers gather in Beijing for culture week

The seven-day 2019 Chinese Opera Culture Week, which ended on Oct 8, attracted around 190,000 visitors to Beijing Garden Expo Park to enjoy the beauty of the traditional arts.