Traditional Culture

Cultural festival beckons in Shandong

2017-01-03

January and February will prove another two culturally rich months in Shandong province.
Treasured seasons

2017-01-02

As spring thunder wakes animals from their winter sleep, sprouting plants breathe an air of freshness into the world. The temperature rises and increasing rainfall turns the mountains green. When the heat of summer recedes, farmers prepare for harvest and, as snow falls, mountains are enveloped in pure white.
Top 10 most valuable Chinese paintings and calligraphy sold at auction in 2016

2016-12-29

Classical Chinese paintings and calligraphy pieces generated much interest at both auction and museums in 2016.
Famille-rose porcelain exhibition gets underway in Yantai

2016-12-14

A selection of famille-rose porcelain ware was exhibited at the Yantai Museum on Dec 8.
Culture Insider: A compact history of women's powder boxes

2016-12-08

A history of compacts used by ancient Chinese women.
Siheyuan: Yantai's traditional Chinese houses dense with symbolism

2016-12-07

China's traditional courtyard-style houses, or siheyuan, are usually associated with the narrow winding streets of Beijing, but perfectly-preserved courtyard mansions can also be found all over Yantai and the Shandong Peninsula.
New Stage For Chinese Opera

2016-12-07

Chinese TV producer, director and host Bai Yansheng has won rave reviews and awards for his TV programs over the years, which have been dedicated to introducing and promoting traditional Chinese operas..