
Woolly mammoth transports visitors to prehistoric ages
In celebration of the opening of Sotheby’s Maison at Landmark Chater in Hong Kong, the luxury and fine art broker has unveiled a monumental display of a prehistoric woolly mammoth at the Landmark Atrium. The exhibition runs through Aug. 29.

Celebrating intangible cultural heritages in Longhua
Traditional Hong Kong paper craft, Chaozhou hand-pulled clay, and Shaanxi paper cutting are intangible cultural legacies from different parts of China. However, visitors to MH Maker in Longhua District can experience them all in one stop during the Mission Hills Intangible Cultural Heritage Week.

Shanghai Book Fair opens
People visit the 2024 Shanghai Book Fair at the Shanghai Exhibition Center in Shanghai on Wednesday. The book fair kicked off on Wednesday and will last until Aug. 20.

Museum's night program highlights dinosaurs and more
With exotic animal-shaped lanterns lighting up the square of the National Natural History Museum in Beijing, a monthlong program, "Night at the Museum," is beckoning curious visitors from across the country.

National symphony inducts Shui Lan for new season
The China National Symphony Orchestra (CNSO) will embark on an exciting new journey with the launch of its 2024-25 season and the appointment of conductor Shui Lan as its new artistic adviser.
In his new role, Shui will collaborate with the orchestra’s musicians and management to launch innovative programs and explore new musical territory, says Zhou Yu, top official of the orchestra, as quoted by the China Daily.

4,300-year-old site sheds light on prehistorical culture, technology
A newly built museum is set to open at the 4,300-year-old Taosi relics site in North China. Over 300 items to be on display will shed light on the life and culture of ancient inhabitants.

Shenzhen Concert Hall upgrades services for international visitors
To better serve international visitors during the busy summer travel season, Shenzhen Concert Hall has introduced English-language features on its official website and WeChat miniprogram. They have also partnered with online travel agents trip.com and klook.com to provide ticket booking services on these platforms, allowing travelers to plan their visits and book concerts simultaneously.

Shoton Festival kicks off in Xizang
Celebrations marking the traditional Shoton Festival, or Yogurt Festival, began in Lhasa on Sunday.

Plushie craze: Can soaring prices buy emotional support?
In recent years, stuffed animals inspired by characters such as LinaBell, the adorable and intelligent fox from Disney, Lotso, the antagonistic bear from “Toy Story 3,” and Loopy, the pink beaver from the Korean animated series “Pororo the Little Penguin,” have gained popularity among young people.

IP Plan 2024 starts soliciting proposals
The “Image Possibilities” Coproduction Plan 2024 has started soliciting proposals for short videos, short and long documentaries and adaptations of existing videos from home and abroad to tell Chinese stories.

Musical 'Cats' on tour across China
British musical “Cats” will embark on a tour to nine cities around China from October to January.

Beijing's historic Central Axis granted World Heritage status
The Beijing Central Axis has been added to the United Nations’ cultural heritage list, signifying prestigious recognition for the 700-year-old line of historical and cultural landmarks traversing the heart of the Chinese capital.