Ice fishing becomes new spotlight in NE China's booming ice-and-snow economy2025-03-07
Since the first ice holes of the season were carved into Lianhuan Lake in Heilongjiang, on Dec. 27, 2024, the northernmost Chinese province has been buzzing with action -- waves of tourists eager to experience the region's winter tradition of ice fishing and reel in bumper catches.

Chinese youngsters pursue joy via emotional value consumption2025-03-06
In a bustling mall in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, 21-year-old Xu Yuxi carefully shakes a colorful blind box, her eyes narrowed in concentration. The college student is hunting for a "hidden edition" figurine, a weekend ritual she calls her "little escape" from academic stress. "If I get the rare one, it feels like I have won a tiny lottery," she said.

China's youth redefining wellness culture with precision, style2025-03-06
During her lunch break, 28-year-old office worker Li Qing heads straight to a chain health center in a bustling mall in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, relying on a rejuvenating session of massage and moxibustion to combat work fatigue.

"Ne Zha 2" makes history as first non-Hollywood film to surpass 2 billion USD2025-03-04
Chinese animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" has become the first non-Hollywood film to exceed 2 billion U.S. dollars in global earnings, including presales, according to data from ticketing platform Maoyan.

China's coffee capital brews new blend of culture, tourism2025-03-03
As the coffee harvesting season has arrived, a city known as China's coffee capital in Yunnan Province is alive with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. With coffee-themed manors, streets and cultural fairs developed, the city has become a hotspot for coffee enthusiasts and tourists alike.

World's largest ice-and-snow park concludes with record-breaking tourist visits2025-02-27
Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice-and-snow theme park, officially closed its 26th edition on Wednesday evening in the city of Harbin, capital of China's northernmost Heilongjiang Province, attracting a record-breaking 3.56 million tourist visits, said the park's operator.

Smelly, sweet, and now ubiquitous: durian's rapid growth in China2025-02-22
Whenever a news story about durians pops up in China, the conversation inevitably divides into two camps: durian lovers and durian haters. For some, this tropical fruit is a beloved delicacy, while its pungent aroma is enough to send others running for the hills.

Live performance boom a boon for cultural, tourism consumption2025-02-22
Li Xiaoxue, an avid follower of live shows in 30s, still feels elated and exultant thanks to a hip-hop performance she watched last December.

Turkish girl discovers charm of Chinese culture2025-02-21
Nursena Burus, a 19-year-old from the historic city of Manisa on Türkiye's Aegean coast, has developed a taste for Chinese culture thanks to its food and her travels around the country.

Tourist trains gaining popularity among seniors2025-02-19
Chinese consumers have indicated a growing interest in taking dedicated tourist trains, with rising search volumes related to the sector seen, following the country's plan to retrofit tourist trains to make them more senior-friendly.

"Ne Zha 2" box office success ignites merchandise craze2025-02-19
"30 million achieved!" reads an announcement by FunCrazy, a creative toy brand, in its official Xiaohongshu post on February 16. The post, featuring an image of a Ne Zha collectible figure, marks a record-breaking milestone in less than a month: the co-branded crowdfunding campaign for the official movie "Ne Zha 2" merchandise surpasses 30 million yuan.

"Ne Zha 2" enters all-time global box office top 102025-02-18
Chinese animated sensation "Ne Zha 2" has made history once again, surpassing Disney's 2019 "The Lion King" to secure a spot among the top 10 highest-grossing films of all time globally.

How Chinese animated film "Ne Zha 2" becomes global box office sensation2025-02-18
"Ne Zha 2," the animated blockbuster that has dominated China's box office, is igniting a global frenzy with its seamless fusion of traditional Chinese mythology and innovative animation storytelling.