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NUO Dance

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 30, 2025 - Artists watch a Nuo dance performed by artists to celebrate Chinese Lunar new year in Changjing village, Qiukou, Wuyuan county, Shangrao city, East China's Jiangxi province, Jan 30, 2025.

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NUO Dance

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 30, 2025 - Artists watch a Nuo dance performed by artists to celebrate Chinese Lunar new year in Changjing village, Qiukou, Wuyuan county, Shangrao city, East China's Jiangxi province, Jan 30, 2025.

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NUO Dance

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 30, 2025 - Artists watch a Nuo dance performed by artists to celebrate Chinese Lunar new year in Changjing village, Qiukou, Wuyuan county, Shangrao city, East China's Jiangxi province, Jan 30, 2025.

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NUO Dance

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 30, 2025 - Artists watch a Nuo dance performed by artists to celebrate Chinese Lunar new year in Changjing village, Qiukou, Wuyuan county, Shangrao city, East China's Jiangxi province, Jan 30, 2025.

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NUO Dance

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 30, 2025 - Artists watch a Nuo dance performed by artists to celebrate Chinese Lunar new year in Changjing village, Qiukou, Wuyuan county, Shangrao city, East China's Jiangxi province, Jan 30, 2025.

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NUO Dance

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 30, 2025 - Artists watch a Nuo dance performed by artists to celebrate Chinese Lunar new year in Changjing village, Qiukou, Wuyuan county, Shangrao city, East China's Jiangxi province, Jan 30, 2025.

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NUO Dance

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 30, 2025 - Artists watch a Nuo dance performed by artists to celebrate Chinese Lunar new year in Changjing village, Qiukou, Wuyuan county, Shangrao city, East China's Jiangxi province, Jan 30, 2025.

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NUO Dance

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 30, 2025 - Artists watch a Nuo dance performed by artists to celebrate Chinese Lunar new year in Changjing village, Qiukou, Wuyuan county, Shangrao city, East China's Jiangxi province, Jan 30, 2025.

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NUO Dance

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 30, 2025 - Artists watch a Nuo dance performed by artists to celebrate Chinese Lunar new year in Changjing village, Qiukou, Wuyuan county, Shangrao city, East China's Jiangxi province, Jan 30, 2025.

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NUO Dance

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 30, 2025 - Artists watch a Nuo dance performed by artists to celebrate Chinese Lunar new year in Changjing village, Qiukou, Wuyuan county, Shangrao city, East China's Jiangxi province, Jan 30, 2025.

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NUO Dance

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 30, 2025 - Artists watch a Nuo dance performed by artists to celebrate Chinese Lunar new year in Changjing village, Qiukou, Wuyuan county, Shangrao city, East China's Jiangxi province, Jan 30, 2025.

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NUO Dance

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 30, 2025 - Artists watch a Nuo dance performed by artists to celebrate Chinese Lunar new year in Changjing village, Qiukou, Wuyuan county, Shangrao city, East China's Jiangxi province, Jan 30, 2025.

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NUO Dance

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JANUARY 30, 2025 - Artists watch a Nuo dance performed by artists to celebrate Chinese Lunar new year in Changjing village, Qiukou, Wuyuan county, Shangrao city, East China's Jiangxi province, Jan 30, 2025.

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CHINA-JIANGXI-WUYUAN-RURAL TOURISM (CN)

(240706) -- SHANGRAO, July 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 4, 2024 shows a view of Huangling Village of Wuyuan County, east China's Jiangxi Province. In recent years, Wuyuan County has been making efforts to promote rural tourism by exploring and utilizing its unique natural resources and traditional culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Xiaoyi)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-WUYUAN-RURAL TOURISM (CN)

(240706) -- SHANGRAO, July 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 3, 2024 shows a view of Shimen Village of Wuyuan County, east China's Jiangxi Province. In recent years, Wuyuan County has been making efforts to promote rural tourism by exploring and utilizing its unique natural resources and traditional culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Xiaoyi)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-WUYUAN-RURAL TOURISM (CN)

(240706) -- SHANGRAO, July 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member works at an oil-paper umbrella shop in Huangling Village of Wuyuan County, east China's Jiangxi Province, July 3, 2024. In recent years, Wuyuan County has been making efforts to promote rural tourism by exploring and utilizing its unique natural resources and traditional culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Xiaoyi)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-WUYUAN-RURAL TOURISM (CN)

(240706) -- SHANGRAO, July 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit Huangling Village of Wuyuan County, east China's Jiangxi Province, July 3, 2024. In recent years, Wuyuan County has been making efforts to promote rural tourism by exploring and utilizing its unique natural resources and traditional culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Xiaoyi)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-WUYUAN-RURAL TOURISM (CN)

(240706) -- SHANGRAO, July 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A villager sells local specialties at Shimen Village of Wuyuan County, east China's Jiangxi Province, July 3, 2024. In recent years, Wuyuan County has been making efforts to promote rural tourism by exploring and utilizing its unique natural resources and traditional culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Xiaoyi)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-WUYUAN-RURAL TOURISM (CN)

(240706) -- SHANGRAO, July 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A woman dries farm produce at Huangling Village of Wuyuan County, east China's Jiangxi Province, July 3, 2024. In recent years, Wuyuan County has been making efforts to promote rural tourism by exploring and utilizing its unique natural resources and traditional culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Xiaoyi)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-WUYUAN-RURAL TOURISM (CN)

(240706) -- SHANGRAO, July 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 3, 2024 shows an interior view of a homestay at Shimen Village of Wuyuan County, east China's Jiangxi Province. In recent years, Wuyuan County has been making efforts to promote rural tourism by exploring and utilizing its unique natural resources and traditional culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Xiaoyi)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-WUYUAN-RURAL TOURISM (CN)

(240706) -- SHANGRAO, July 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A tourist visits Shimen Village of Wuyuan County, east China's Jiangxi Province, July 3, 2024. In recent years, Wuyuan County has been making efforts to promote rural tourism by exploring and utilizing its unique natural resources and traditional culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Xiaoyi)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-WUYUAN-RURAL TOURISM (CN)

(240706) -- SHANGRAO, July 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A craftsman makes a straw raincoat at Huangling Village of Wuyuan County, east China's Jiangxi Province, July 3, 2024. In recent years, Wuyuan County has been making efforts to promote rural tourism by exploring and utilizing its unique natural resources and traditional culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Xiaoyi)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-WUYUAN-RURAL TOURISM (CN)

(240706) -- SHANGRAO, July 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit Huangling Village of Wuyuan County, east China's Jiangxi Province, July 3, 2024. In recent years, Wuyuan County has been making efforts to promote rural tourism by exploring and utilizing its unique natural resources and traditional culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Xiaoyi)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-WUYUAN-RURAL TOURISM (CN)

(240706) -- SHANGRAO, July 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit Huangling Village of Wuyuan County, east China's Jiangxi Province, July 3, 2024. In recent years, Wuyuan County has been making efforts to promote rural tourism by exploring and utilizing its unique natural resources and traditional culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Xiaoyi)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-WUYUAN-RURAL TOURISM (CN)

(240706) -- SHANGRAO, July 6, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit Huangling Village of Wuyuan County, east China's Jiangxi Province, July 3, 2024. In recent years, Wuyuan County has been making efforts to promote rural tourism by exploring and utilizing its unique natural resources and traditional culture. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Xiaoyi)

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Flood Silt

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Villagers clean up silt at Changjing Village in Qiukou, Wuyuan county, Shangrao city, East China's Jiangxi province, June 20, 2024.

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Flood Silt

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Villagers clean up silt at Changjing Village in Qiukou, Wuyuan county, Shangrao city, East China's Jiangxi province, June 20, 2024.

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Flood Silt

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Villagers clean up silt at Changjing Village in Qiukou, Wuyuan county, Shangrao city, East China's Jiangxi province, June 20, 2024.

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Flood Silt

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Villagers clean up silt at Changjing Village in Qiukou, Wuyuan county, Shangrao city, East China's Jiangxi province, June 20, 2024.

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Flood Silt

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Villagers clean up silt at Changjing Village in Qiukou, Wuyuan county, Shangrao city, East China's Jiangxi province, June 20, 2024.

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Flood Silt

SHANGRAO, CHINA - JUNE 20, 2024 - Villagers clean up silt at Changjing Village in Qiukou, Wuyuan county, Shangrao city, East China's Jiangxi province, June 20, 2024.

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Cultural revival helps retain charm of rural China

STORY: Cultural revival helps retain charm of rural China SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: WUYUAN/LIUZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Wuyuan County in Jiangxi Province 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CAO WENJUAN, Owner of an oil-paper umbrella shop in Wuyuan 3. various of Liuzhou City in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU YUWEN, Deputy director of intangible cultural heritage research department, Liuzhou Mass Art Museum STORYLINE: As China endeavors to revitalize its rural areas, many forgotten cultural traditions, particularly in small counties and villages, are being revived, leading to a trend known as "county travel." Wuyuan County, Jiangxi Province Known to many as "China's most beautiful countryside," Wuyuan saw a record 26.2 million visitors from across the nation last year. The making of the Jialu oil-paper umbrella is a national-level intangible cultural heritage that boasts a history of over 800 ye

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Xinhua Headlines: Cultural revival helps retain charm of rural China

(240521) -- BEIJING, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 13, 2023 shows the scenery of the Moon Bay in Wuyuan, east China's Jiangxi Province. (Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Cultural revival helps retain charm of rural China

(240521) -- BEIJING, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Cao Wenjuan displays a Jialu oil-paper umbrella at a local umbrella shop in Huangling Village of Wuyuan, east China's Jiangxi Province, April 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Xiaopeng)

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Xinhua Headlines: Cultural revival helps retain charm of rural China

(240521) -- BEIJING, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 16, 2024 shows residential houses and rustic homestays in Huangling Village of Wuyuan, east China's Jiangxi Province. (Xinhua/Chen Yushan)

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Farmers become models among the beautiful scenery of Wuyuan

STORY: Farmers become models among the beautiful scenery of Wuyuan SHOOTING TIME: March 28, 2024 DATELINE: March 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: WUYUAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SUI SHANGJUN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of cole flowers in WUYUAN 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI MINGDE, Farmer in Yantian village, Wuyuan County 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YU GUISHENG, Fisherman from Qiukou Town, Wuyuan 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HU HONGPING, Tourist STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SUI SHANGJUN, Xinhua correspondent "Hello, I'm Xinhua correspondent Sui Shangjun. Now I'm in Wuyuan County, east China's Jiangxi Province, which is known to many as "China's most beautiful countryside." As you can see, we are now just on time for the blooming season of cole flowers. Apart from the scenery, I also want to introduce to you a couple of models who used to be farmers." Li Mingde, a 62-year-old farmer, offers tourists visiting a scenic area in Wuyuan the opportunity to take photos with his

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CHINA-JIANGXI-WUYUAN-TOURISM (CN)

(240328) -- WUYUAN, March 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Huangling scenic spot in Wuyuan County, east China's Jiangxi Province, March 19, 2024. TO GO WITH "Letter from China: A harmonious blend of tourism and local life in China" (Xinhua/Sui Shangjun)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-WUYUAN-TOURISM (CN)

(240328) -- WUYUAN, March 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit Huangling scenic spot in Wuyuan County, east China's Jiangxi Province, March 19, 2024. TO GO WITH "Letter from China: A harmonious blend of tourism and local life in China" (Xinhua/Sui Shangjun)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-WUYUAN-TOURISM (CN)

(240328) -- WUYUAN, March 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists pose for photos at Sixiyan Village of Wuyuan County, east China's Jiangxi Province, March 19, 2024. TO GO WITH "Letter from China: A harmonious blend of tourism and local life in China" (Xinhua/Sui Shangjun)

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China, France cooperate on protection, breeding of endangered wild birds

STORY: China, France cooperate on protection, breeding of endangered wild birds SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: March 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: NANCHANG, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the blue-crowned laughingthrush 2. STANDUP 1 (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HONG YUANHUA, Director of the Wild Animal and Plant Protection Management Station of Wuyuan County Forestry Bureau 4. STANDUP 2 (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG WEIWEI, Professor of Jiangxi Agricultural University 6. STANDUP 3 (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent "Blue head, yellow throat and brown waist. Have you ever seen this bird before? It's blue-crowned laughingthrush, which has been listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. At present, there are just more than 200 wild blue-crowned laughingthrushes in the

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CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-ENVIRONMENT-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(240220) -- XIAMEN, Feb. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial panoramic drone photo taken on Jan. 23, 2024 shows the Wuyuan Bay wetland park and its surroundings in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province. Since the 1980s, Xiamen has spared no efforts in ecological restoration in the city. So far, Xiamen authorities have launched five campaigns aimed at Yundang Lake's ecological restoration. Now with six different parks, the lake area has virtually become a "recreational center" for residents. The experience gained in the process were later put into use in similar endeavors in other parts of the city. The improved environment has provided new opportunities of economic development for the city and better natural resources for the people. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240214) -- BEIJING, Feb. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 12, 2024 shows a performance celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year in Wuyuan County, east China's Jiangxi Province. People across China are enjoying temple fairs, lantern shows and other events to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year and embrace the festive atmosphere. (Xinhua/Wan Xiang)

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CHINA-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-FAIRS (CN)

(240213) -- BEIJING, Feb. 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 12, 2024 shows a performance show celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year in Wuyuan County, east China's Jiangxi Province. People across China are enjoying temple fairs, lantern shows and other events to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year and embrace the festive atmosphere. (Xinhua/Wan Xiang)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-WUYUAN-TRANSNATIONAL COUPLE-B&B (CN)

(230426) -- WUYUAN, April 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This undated file photo provided by the interviewee shows the bed-and-breakfast (B&B) owned by Edward Gawne, and his wife Liao Minxin, in Wuyuan, east China's Jiangxi Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Transnational couple revives ancient dwelling in east China" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-WUYUAN-TRANSNATIONAL COUPLE-B&B (CN)

(230426) -- WUYUAN, April 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This undated file photo provided by the interviewee shows Edward Gawne (2nd L) and his family posing for a group photo at their bed-and-breakfast (B&B) in Wuyuan, east China's Jiangxi Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Transnational couple revives ancient dwelling in east China" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-INT'L WETLAND CITY (CN)

(240202) -- HAIKOU, Feb. 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 2, 2024 shows the scenery at the Wuyuan River National Wetland Park in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. Haikou was accredited by the Ramsar Convention as an international wetland city in 2018. In recent years, the city has strengthened the conservation and restoration of the wetlands. With the implementation of various measures, the ecological, economic and social benefits brought by the construction of an international wetland city have become increasingly prominent. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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Tiny nature reserve for rare birds in downtown Xiamen

STORY: Tiny nature reserve for rare birds in downtown Xiamen SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 27, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:29 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Wuyuan Bay Nature Reserve 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CAI LIBO, Director of Xiamen Nature Reserve Affairs Center 3. various of Wuyuan Bay Nature Reserve STORYLINE: Xiamen, a coastal eastern Chinese metropolis, may have one of the world's smallest nature reserves for one single endangered bird species. The distinguished visitor to the reserve is called Merops philippinus, or Blue-tailed Bee-eater. Admired by many as one of the most beautiful birds in the world for its fancy feathers, the species is under Class II state protection in China. Set up in 2011, the Wuyuan Bay Nature Reserve for the Blue-tailed Bee-eater welcomes its big moment every April to late October when the birds stop by during migration and dig caves on the cliffs to lay and hatch their eggs. Surrounded by over-10-story buildings just 200 to 3

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CHINA-JIANGXI-WUYUAN-JIALU PAPER UMBRELLAS (CN)

(240124) -- WUYUAN, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man applies water-resistant oil to a Jialu paper umbrella in Wuyuan, east China's Jiangxi Province, Jan. 11, 2024. The Jialu paper umbrella is named after the village it originated over 800 years ago in Wuyuan of east China's Jiangxi Province. With bamboo frame and paper covering, this umbrella has to go through over 70 steps in its manufacturing procedure. Jialu paper umbrellas were displayed at the Milan Expo in 2015, and found their path to an international fashion show two years later. In 2021, the Jialu paper umbrella-making craft was inscribed as a national intangible cultural heritage. These umbrellas are now sold to over 28 countries and regions in the world. (Xinhua/Zhou Mi)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-WUYUAN-JIALU PAPER UMBRELLAS (CN)

(240124) -- WUYUAN, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man attaches paper covering to a bamboo frame while making a Jialu paper umbrella in Wuyuan, east China's Jiangxi Province, Jan. 11, 2024. The Jialu paper umbrella is named after the village it originated over 800 years ago in Wuyuan of east China's Jiangxi Province. With bamboo frame and paper covering, this umbrella has to go through over 70 steps in its manufacturing procedure. Jialu paper umbrellas were displayed at the Milan Expo in 2015, and found their path to an international fashion show two years later. In 2021, the Jialu paper umbrella-making craft was inscribed as a national intangible cultural heritage. These umbrellas are now sold to over 28 countries and regions in the world. (Xinhua/Zhou Mi)

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CHINA-JIANGXI-WUYUAN-JIALU PAPER UMBRELLAS (CN)

(240124) -- WUYUAN, Jan. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man fixes paper covering on a bamboo frame while making a Jialu paper umbrella in Wuyuan, east China's Jiangxi Province, Jan. 11, 2024. The Jialu paper umbrella is named after the village it originated over 800 years ago in Wuyuan of east China's Jiangxi Province. With bamboo frame and paper covering, this umbrella has to go through over 70 steps in its manufacturing procedure. Jialu paper umbrellas were displayed at the Milan Expo in 2015, and found their path to an international fashion show two years later. In 2021, the Jialu paper umbrella-making craft was inscribed as a national intangible cultural heritage. These umbrellas are now sold to over 28 countries and regions in the world. (Xinhua/Zhou Mi)