Bookshop at Beilong Village - China

Bookshop at Beilong Village - China

People visit a bookshop at Beilong Village of Shaxi Town, Jianchuan County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 20, 2025. A remote town in Jianchuan County, Shaxi was once an important trading hub for tea, herbs, silks and salt on the ancient Tea Horse Road, a trade route dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). However, the trading hub in the late 19th century saw a decline because it was far away from emerging modern arterial roads, and other means of transport replaced the traveling caravans. Therefore, the local government initiated a restoration project with an aim to preserve its cultural heritage and landscape by improving infrastructure and promoting economic growth in Shaxi. Years of efforts are paying off. The town saw its old buildings renovated and sceneries beautified. Currently, Shaxi has turned into a desirable destination for tourists at home and abroad. In 2024 alone, Shaxi received over 3 million tourist trips from home and abroad, along with a total revenue of 4.298 billion yuan (abo

Bookshop at Beilong Village - China

Bookshop at Beilong Village - China

People visit a bookshop at Beilong Village of Shaxi Town, Jianchuan County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 20, 2025. A remote town in Jianchuan County, Shaxi was once an important trading hub for tea, herbs, silks and salt on the ancient Tea Horse Road, a trade route dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). However, the trading hub in the late 19th century saw a decline because it was far away from emerging modern arterial roads, and other means of transport replaced the traveling caravans. Therefore, the local government initiated a restoration project with an aim to preserve its cultural heritage and landscape by improving infrastructure and promoting economic growth in Shaxi. Years of efforts are paying off. The town saw its old buildings renovated and sceneries beautified. Currently, Shaxi has turned into a desirable destination for tourists at home and abroad. In 2024 alone, Shaxi received over 3 million tourist trips from home and abroad, along with a total revenue of 4.298 billion yuan (abo

Bookshop at Beilong Village - China

Bookshop at Beilong Village - China

This panoramic photo taken on April 20, 2025 shows a bookshop at Beilong Village of Shaxi Town, Jianchuan County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. A remote town in Jianchuan County, Shaxi was once an important trading hub for tea, herbs, silks and salt on the ancient Tea Horse Road, a trade route dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). However, the trading hub in the late 19th century saw a decline because it was far away from emerging modern arterial roads, and other means of transport replaced the traveling caravans. Therefore, the local government initiated a restoration project with an aim to preserve its cultural heritage and landscape by improving infrastructure and promoting economic growth in Shaxi. Years of efforts are paying off. The town saw its old buildings renovated and sceneries beautified. Currently, Shaxi has turned into a desirable destination for tourists at home and abroad. In 2024 alone, Shaxi received over 3 million tourist trips from home and abroad, along with a total revenue of 4

Chinese, Western cultures fuse in China's Harbin

STORY: Chinese, Western cultures fuse in China's Harbin SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Harbin STORYLINE: While most cities in China are awash with tourists wearing traditional Chinese costumes posing for travel snapshots, visitors to Harbin in northeastern China opt for Western-style aristocratic attire to celebrate the city's distinct Western heritage. The metropolis now boasts 16 different architectural styles - Byzantine, neo-classical, art deco, baroque and more, and its historical buildings number over 1,000. Iconic buildings such as St. Sophia Church are evidence of European migration, trade and culture that dated back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries after the construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway. Records show Harbin was once home to people from over 30 countries. Now, a city-wide project is underway to create a digital database for detailed information on Harbin's historical buildings,

Reconstruction of late XIX century architectural monument completed in Cherkasy

Reconstruction of late XIX century architectural monument completed in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - MAY 15, 2024 - The reconstruction of a late 19th-century architectural monument designed by architect Vladyslav Horodetskyi nears completion, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

Reconstruction of late XIX century architectural monument completed in Cherkasy

Reconstruction of late XIX century architectural monument completed in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - MAY 15, 2024 - The reconstruction of a late 19th-century architectural monument designed by architect Vladyslav Horodetskyi nears completion, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

Reconstruction of late XIX century architectural monument completed in Cherkasy

Reconstruction of late XIX century architectural monument completed in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - MAY 15, 2024 - The reconstruction of a late 19th-century architectural monument designed by architect Vladyslav Horodetskyi nears completion, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

Reconstruction of late XIX century architectural monument completed in Cherkasy

Reconstruction of late XIX century architectural monument completed in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - MAY 15, 2024 - The reconstruction of a late 19th-century architectural monument designed by architect Vladyslav Horodetskyi nears completion, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

Reconstruction of late XIX century architectural monument completed in Cherkasy

Reconstruction of late XIX century architectural monument completed in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - MAY 15, 2024 - The reconstruction of a late 19th-century architectural monument designed by architect Vladyslav Horodetskyi nears completion, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

Reconstruction of late XIX century architectural monument completed in Cherkasy

Reconstruction of late XIX century architectural monument completed in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - MAY 15, 2024 - The reconstruction of a late 19th-century architectural monument designed by architect Vladyslav Horodetskyi nears completion, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240512) -- BEIJING, May 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This stacked photo taken on May 7, 2024 shows the Chinese Eastern Railway museum under the starry sky in Hengdaohezi Town of Hailin City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dubbed "a town pulled by trains," Hengdaohezi, located in the city of Hailin in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, was originally established in the late 19th century when Russians built train maintenance workshops and other facilities there following the construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway. Due to well-preserved historic buildings, the exotic town now has become a popular tourist destination. (Photo by Wang Baoxun/Xinhua)

#CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HENGDAOHEZI-SCENERY (CN)

#CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HENGDAOHEZI-SCENERY (CN)

(240511) -- HAILIN, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This stacked photo taken on May 7, 2024 shows the Chinese Eastern Railway museum under the starry sky in Hengdaohezi Town of Hailin City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dubbed "a town pulled by trains," Hengdaohezi, located in the city of Hailin in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, was originally established in the late 19th century when Russians built train maintenance workshops and other facilities there following the construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway. Due to well-preserved historic buildings, the exotic town now has become a popular tourist destination. (Photo by Wang Baoxun/Xinhua)

#CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HENGDAOHEZI-SCENERY (CN)

#CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HENGDAOHEZI-SCENERY (CN)

(240511) -- HAILIN, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This stacked photo taken on April 14, 2024 shows the railway station of Hengdaohezi under the starry sky in Hailin City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dubbed "a town pulled by trains," Hengdaohezi, located in the city of Hailin in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, was originally established in the late 19th century when Russians built train maintenance workshops and other facilities there following the construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway. Due to well-preserved historic buildings, the exotic town now has become a popular tourist destination. (Photo by Wang Baoxun/Xinhua)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HENGDAOHEZI-SCENERY (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HENGDAOHEZI-SCENERY (CN)

(240511) -- HAILIN, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 2, 2023 shows a view at an oil painting themed village of Hengdaohezi Town of Hailin City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dubbed "a town pulled by trains," Hengdaohezi, located in the city of Hailin in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, was originally established in the late 19th century when Russians built train maintenance workshops and other facilities there following the construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway. Due to well-preserved historic buildings, the exotic town now has become a popular tourist destination. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

#CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HENGDAOHEZI-SCENERY (CN)

#CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HENGDAOHEZI-SCENERY (CN)

(240511) -- HAILIN, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This stacked photo taken on May 7, 2024 shows the Chinese Eastern Railway museum under the starry sky in Hengdaohezi Town of Hailin City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dubbed "a town pulled by trains," Hengdaohezi, located in the city of Hailin in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, was originally established in the late 19th century when Russians built train maintenance workshops and other facilities there following the construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway. Due to well-preserved historic buildings, the exotic town now has become a popular tourist destination. (Photo by Liu Wei/Xinhua)

#CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HENGDAOHEZI-SCENERY (CN)

#CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HENGDAOHEZI-SCENERY (CN)

(240511) -- HAILIN, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This stitched photo taken on May 8, 2024 shows the Chinese Eastern Railway museum under the Milky Way in Hengdaohezi Town of Hailin City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dubbed "a town pulled by trains," Hengdaohezi, located in the city of Hailin in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, was originally established in the late 19th century when Russians built train maintenance workshops and other facilities there following the construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway. Due to well-preserved historic buildings, the exotic town now has become a popular tourist destination. (Photo by Liu Wei/Xinhua)

#CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HENGDAOHEZI-SCENERY (CN)

#CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HENGDAOHEZI-SCENERY (CN)

(240511) -- HAILIN, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This stitched photo taken on May 8, 2024 shows the Chinese Eastern Railway museum under the Milky Way in Hengdaohezi Town of Hailin City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dubbed "a town pulled by trains," Hengdaohezi, located in the city of Hailin in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, was originally established in the late 19th century when Russians built train maintenance workshops and other facilities there following the construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway. Due to well-preserved historic buildings, the exotic town now has become a popular tourist destination. (Photo by Wang Baoxun/Xinhua)

#CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HENGDAOHEZI-SCENERY (CN)

#CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HENGDAOHEZI-SCENERY (CN)

(240511) -- HAILIN, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This stacked photo taken on April 13, 2024 shows the Chinese Eastern Railway museum under the starry sky in Hengdaohezi Town of Hailin City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dubbed "a town pulled by trains," Hengdaohezi, located in the city of Hailin in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, was originally established in the late 19th century when Russians built train maintenance workshops and other facilities there following the construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway. Due to well-preserved historic buildings, the exotic town now has become a popular tourist destination. (Photo by Wang Baoxun/Xinhua)

#CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HENGDAOHEZI-SCENERY (CN)

#CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HENGDAOHEZI-SCENERY (CN)

(240511) -- HAILIN, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This stacked photo taken on May 7, 2024 shows the Chinese Eastern Railway museum under the starry sky in Hengdaohezi Town of Hailin City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dubbed "a town pulled by trains," Hengdaohezi, located in the city of Hailin in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, was originally established in the late 19th century when Russians built train maintenance workshops and other facilities there following the construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway. Due to well-preserved historic buildings, the exotic town now has become a popular tourist destination. (Photo by Wang Baoxun/Xinhua)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HENGDAOHEZI-SCENERY (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HENGDAOHEZI-SCENERY (CN)

(240511) -- HAILIN, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 30, 2023 shows the railway station of Hengdaohezi in Hailin City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dubbed "a town pulled by trains," Hengdaohezi, located in the city of Hailin in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, was originally established in the late 19th century when Russians built train maintenance workshops and other facilities there following the construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway. Due to well-preserved historic buildings, the exotic town now has become a popular tourist destination. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

#CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HENGDAOHEZI-SCENERY (CN)

#CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HENGDAOHEZI-SCENERY (CN)

(240511) -- HAILIN, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 8, 2024 shows the Chinese Eastern Railway museum under the Milky Way in Hengdaohezi Town of Hailin City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dubbed "a town pulled by trains," Hengdaohezi, located in the city of Hailin in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, was originally established in the late 19th century when Russians built train maintenance workshops and other facilities there following the construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway. Due to well-preserved historic buildings, the exotic town now has become a popular tourist destination. (Photo by Liu Wei/Xinhua)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HENGDAOHEZI-SCENERY (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HENGDAOHEZI-SCENERY (CN)

(240511) -- HAILIN, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 2, 2023 shows a view of Hengdaohezi Town of Hailin City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dubbed "a town pulled by trains," Hengdaohezi, located in the city of Hailin in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, was originally established in the late 19th century when Russians built train maintenance workshops and other facilities there following the construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway. Due to well-preserved historic buildings, the exotic town now has become a popular tourist destination. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit a Minnan red-brick building in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural venues, cafés, restaurants, and h

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 19, 2023 shows a view of Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province. Visitors to Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province will be enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local-style red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural venues, cafés, restaurants, and heritage

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos at a historical building in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural venues, cafés, restaurants, an

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 19, 2023 shows a view of a historical building blending both Chinese and Western elements in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have tr

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Local villager Cai Wenshi (C) talks with tourists at a historical building in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural v

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit a historical building in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural venues, cafés, restaurants, and heritag

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos at a Minnan red-brick building in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural venues, cafés, restauran

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Shaopeng, an art curator and descendant of overseas Chinese, shows old family photos sent back from the Philippines in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of thes

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children take part in extracurricular activities at a historical building in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural ve

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Local villager Cai Wenshi (R) talks about the construction process of a historical building with tourists in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings h

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit a historical building in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural venues, cafés, restaurants, and heritag

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Shaopeng (L), an art curator and descendant of overseas Chinese, demonstrates his art installation to tourists at a historical building in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government e

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-WULIN VILLAGE-HISTORICAL BUILDINGS (CN)

(231221) -- JINJIANG, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children have fun in Wulin Village of Jinjiang, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 19, 2023. In Wulin Village of east China's Fujian Province, visitors are often enthralled by the medley of architectural styles: local red-brick houses, Gothic buildings, Greco-Romanesque structures, and buildings blending both Chinese and Western elements. The eclectic blend of architectural styles vividly narrates the story of the village's connection to the overseas Chinese community. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many villagers traveled to Southeast Asia to work and sent money back to build homes. As a result, the houses often showcased a captivating fusion of exotic influences. In recent years, over 100 former residences of overseas Chinese, once dilapidated and unattended, have been renovated and preserved under local government efforts. Many of these buildings have transformed into cultural venues, cafés, restaurants, and heritage centers. Since 20

Exhibition featuring European, American art pieces kicks off in Houston

STORY: Exhibition featuring European, American art pieces kicks off in Houston DATELINE: Oct. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:11 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of a preview event of the exhibition STORYLINE: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) in the United States officially unveiled on Sunday an art exhibition titled "From Rembrandt to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the Armand Hammer Collection." It primarily features 46 artworks and works on paper from the Hammer Museum at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), marking the first time in this century that these rare masterpieces have ventured outside Los Angeles. The exhibition showcases European art pieces from the Renaissance to the early 20th century, as well as significant works by American artists from the late 19th to the early 20th century. The exhibition will last till Jan. 21, 2024. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Houston, U.S. (XHTV)

CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-GERMANY-RUHR-TRANSFORMATION

CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-GERMANY-RUHR-TRANSFORMATION

(230830) -- BEIJING, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 23, 2023 shows a view at the Shougang Park in Shijingshan District of Beijing, capital of China. From the Ruhr area in Germany to the Shougang industrial park in Beijing, one after another steel "giants" stand as witnesses to the development process of human civilization. The Ruhr area in Germany is a significant industrial zone in Europe, once a coal and steel production hub for Germany. The Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen was one of the world's largest coal mines from the late 19th to the early 20th century. With Germany's transition in energy industry, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex ceased operation completely in 1993. This exemplary modern industrial structure subsequently transformed into an arts and cultural center. In 2001, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1919, Shougang, meaning "capital steel" in the Chinese language, is an epit

CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-GERMANY-RUHR-TRANSFORMATION

CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-GERMANY-RUHR-TRANSFORMATION

(230830) -- BEIJING, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 14, 2023 shows people visiting a digital museum at the Shougang Park in Shijingshan District of Beijing, capital of China. From the Ruhr area in Germany to the Shougang industrial park in Beijing, one after another steel "giants" stand as witnesses to the development process of human civilization. The Ruhr area in Germany is a significant industrial zone in Europe, once a coal and steel production hub for Germany. The Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen was one of the world's largest coal mines from the late 19th to the early 20th century. With Germany's transition in energy industry, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex ceased operation completely in 1993. This exemplary modern industrial structure subsequently transformed into an arts and cultural center. In 2001, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1919, Shougang, meaning "capital steel" in the Chi

GERMANY-RUHR-CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-TRANSFORMATION

GERMANY-RUHR-CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-TRANSFORMATION

(230830) -- FRANKFURT, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 16, 2023 shows a view of the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen, Germany. From the Ruhr area in Germany to the Shougang industrial park in Beijing, one after another steel "giants" stand as witnesses to the development process of human civilization. The Ruhr area in Germany is a significant industrial zone in Europe, once a coal and steel production hub for Germany. The Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen was one of the world's largest coal mines from the late 19th to the early 20th century. With Germany's transition in energy industry, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex ceased operation completely in 1993. This exemplary modern industrial structure subsequently transformed into an arts and cultural center. In 2001, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1919, Shougang, meaning "capital steel" in the Chinese language, is an epitome o

CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-GERMANY-RUHR-TRANSFORMATION

CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-GERMANY-RUHR-TRANSFORMATION

(230830) -- BEIJING, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 23, 2023 shows a view at the Shougang Park in Shijingshan District of Beijing, capital of China. From the Ruhr area in Germany to the Shougang industrial park in Beijing, one after another steel "giants" stand as witnesses to the development process of human civilization. The Ruhr area in Germany is a significant industrial zone in Europe, once a coal and steel production hub for Germany. The Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen was one of the world's largest coal mines from the late 19th to the early 20th century. With Germany's transition in energy industry, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex ceased operation completely in 1993. This exemplary modern industrial structure subsequently transformed into an arts and cultural center. In 2001, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1919, Shougang, meaning "capital steel" in the Chinese language, is an epit

CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-GERMANY-RUHR-TRANSFORMATION

CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-GERMANY-RUHR-TRANSFORMATION

(230830) -- BEIJING, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 29, 2023 shows the opening ceremony of the China Science Fiction Convention 2023 held at the Shougang Park in Shijingshan District of Beijing, capital of China. From the Ruhr area in Germany to the Shougang industrial park in Beijing, one after another steel "giants" stand as witnesses to the development process of human civilization. The Ruhr area in Germany is a significant industrial zone in Europe, once a coal and steel production hub for Germany. The Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen was one of the world's largest coal mines from the late 19th to the early 20th century. With Germany's transition in energy industry, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex ceased operation completely in 1993. This exemplary modern industrial structure subsequently transformed into an arts and cultural center. In 2001, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1919, Shouga

GERMANY-RUHR-CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-TRANSFORMATION

GERMANY-RUHR-CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-TRANSFORMATION

(230830) -- FRANKFURT, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Buildings are seen at the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen, Germany, Aug. 16, 2023. From the Ruhr area in Germany to the Shougang industrial park in Beijing, one after another steel "giants" stand as witnesses to the development process of human civilization. The Ruhr area in Germany is a significant industrial zone in Europe, once a coal and steel production hub for Germany. The Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen was one of the world's largest coal mines from the late 19th to the early 20th century. With Germany's transition in energy industry, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex ceased operation completely in 1993. This exemplary modern industrial structure subsequently transformed into an arts and cultural center. In 2001, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1919, Shougang, meaning "capital steel" in the Chinese language, is an epitome of China's ind

CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-GERMANY-RUHR-TRANSFORMATION

CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-GERMANY-RUHR-TRANSFORMATION

(230830) -- BEIJING, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 23, 2023 shows a view at the Shougang Park in Shijingshan District of Beijing, capital of China. From the Ruhr area in Germany to the Shougang industrial park in Beijing, one after another steel "giants" stand as witnesses to the development process of human civilization. The Ruhr area in Germany is a significant industrial zone in Europe, once a coal and steel production hub for Germany. The Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen was one of the world's largest coal mines from the late 19th to the early 20th century. With Germany's transition in energy industry, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex ceased operation completely in 1993. This exemplary modern industrial structure subsequently transformed into an arts and cultural center. In 2001, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1919, Shougang, meaning "capital steel" in the Chinese language, is an epit

CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-GERMANY-RUHR-TRANSFORMATION

CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-GERMANY-RUHR-TRANSFORMATION

(230830) -- BEIJING, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 5, 2022 shows the venue of 2022 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) at the Shougang Park in Shijingshan District of Beijing, capital of China. From the Ruhr area in Germany to the Shougang industrial park in Beijing, one after another steel "giants" stand as witnesses to the development process of human civilization. The Ruhr area in Germany is a significant industrial zone in Europe, once a coal and steel production hub for Germany. The Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen was one of the world's largest coal mines from the late 19th to the early 20th century. With Germany's transition in energy industry, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex ceased operation completely in 1993. This exemplary modern industrial structure subsequently transformed into an arts and cultural center. In 2001, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1919, Sh

GERMANY-RUHR-CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-TRANSFORMATION

GERMANY-RUHR-CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-TRANSFORMATION

(230830) -- FRANKFURT, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit a coke-oven plant in the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen, Germany, Aug. 16, 2023. From the Ruhr area in Germany to the Shougang industrial park in Beijing, one after another steel "giants" stand as witnesses to the development process of human civilization. The Ruhr area in Germany is a significant industrial zone in Europe, once a coal and steel production hub for Germany. The Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen was one of the world's largest coal mines from the late 19th to the early 20th century. With Germany's transition in energy industry, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex ceased operation completely in 1993. This exemplary modern industrial structure subsequently transformed into an arts and cultural center. In 2001, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1919, Shougang, meaning "capital steel" in the Chinese language, is an epitome of

GERMANY-RUHR-CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-TRANSFORMATION

GERMANY-RUHR-CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-TRANSFORMATION

(230830) -- FRANKFURT, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take electric sightseeing cars in the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen, Germany, Aug. 16, 2023. From the Ruhr area in Germany to the Shougang industrial park in Beijing, one after another steel "giants" stand as witnesses to the development process of human civilization. The Ruhr area in Germany is a significant industrial zone in Europe, once a coal and steel production hub for Germany. The Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen was one of the world's largest coal mines from the late 19th to the early 20th century. With Germany's transition in energy industry, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex ceased operation completely in 1993. This exemplary modern industrial structure subsequently transformed into an arts and cultural center. In 2001, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1919, Shougang, meaning "capital steel" in the Chinese language, is an e

GERMANY-RUHR-CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-TRANSFORMATION

GERMANY-RUHR-CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-TRANSFORMATION

(230830) -- FRANKFURT, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 16, 2023 shows an exterior view of Ruhr Museum in the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen, Germany. From the Ruhr area in Germany to the Shougang industrial park in Beijing, one after another steel "giants" stand as witnesses to the development process of human civilization. The Ruhr area in Germany is a significant industrial zone in Europe, once a coal and steel production hub for Germany. The Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen was one of the world's largest coal mines from the late 19th to the early 20th century. With Germany's transition in energy industry, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex ceased operation completely in 1993. This exemplary modern industrial structure subsequently transformed into an arts and cultural center. In 2001, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1919, Shougang, meaning "capital steel" in the Chinese

GERMANY-RUHR-CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-TRANSFORMATION

GERMANY-RUHR-CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-TRANSFORMATION

(230830) -- FRANKFURT, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People take an escalator transformed from a coal conveyor belt at the Ruhr Museum in the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen, Germany, Aug. 16, 2023. From the Ruhr area in Germany to the Shougang industrial park in Beijing, one after another steel "giants" stand as witnesses to the development process of human civilization. The Ruhr area in Germany is a significant industrial zone in Europe, once a coal and steel production hub for Germany. The Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen was one of the world's largest coal mines from the late 19th to the early 20th century. With Germany's transition in energy industry, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex ceased operation completely in 1993. This exemplary modern industrial structure subsequently transformed into an arts and cultural center. In 2001, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1919, Shougang, meaning "capit

CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-GERMANY-RUHR-TRANSFORMATION

CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-GERMANY-RUHR-TRANSFORMATION

(230830) -- BEIJING, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 23, 2023 shows a shopping mall at the Shougang Park in Shijingshan District of Beijing, capital of China. From the Ruhr area in Germany to the Shougang industrial park in Beijing, one after another steel "giants" stand as witnesses to the development process of human civilization. The Ruhr area in Germany is a significant industrial zone in Europe, once a coal and steel production hub for Germany. The Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen was one of the world's largest coal mines from the late 19th to the early 20th century. With Germany's transition in energy industry, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex ceased operation completely in 1993. This exemplary modern industrial structure subsequently transformed into an arts and cultural center. In 2001, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1919, Shougang, meaning "capital steel" in the Chinese language, i

GERMANY-RUHR-CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-TRANSFORMATION

GERMANY-RUHR-CHINA-BEIJING-SHOUGANG-TRANSFORMATION

(230830) -- FRANKFURT, Aug. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 16, 2023 shows an escalator transformed from a coal conveyor belt at the Ruhr Museum in the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen, Germany. From the Ruhr area in Germany to the Shougang industrial park in Beijing, one after another steel "giants" stand as witnesses to the development process of human civilization. The Ruhr area in Germany is a significant industrial zone in Europe, once a coal and steel production hub for Germany. The Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen was one of the world's largest coal mines from the late 19th to the early 20th century. With Germany's transition in energy industry, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex ceased operation completely in 1993. This exemplary modern industrial structure subsequently transformed into an arts and cultural center. In 2001, the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1919, Shougang, m