In the 1950s, Chinese experts conduct rubbing work on the stone scriptures at Yunju Temple and Shijing Mountain. Photo: ...

Since the Beijing Central Axis was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in July 2024, the city has devised outlines and made efforts for the preservation of the once disproportionately occupied ...

Beijing-flavored temple fairs such as the Old Summer Palace royal temple fair, brush pen, ink stick, paper and ink slab at Liulichang, the century-old stores at Dazhalan, the Red Chamber and folk ...

With China's Year of the Horse soon to gallop in, Beijing Monthly together with the Beijing International Culture Association on January 26 hosted the "Experience Beijing - Temple Festival during ...

Beijing's traditional temple fairs or miaohui are part of the rites of Spring. Erik Nilsson looks at the carnival spirit, and finds out that it is an evolving sprite. Temple fairs celebrate - and are ...

Temple fairs are a Beijing custom that dates back to the Liao Dynasty (916-1125). In the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), the bustling temple fair in Chenghuangmiao (Temple of the City God) Street -- present ...

As the world approaches 2026, Beijing will host a citywide celebration rooted in ancient ritual music while reflecting modern vitality. On the evening of December 31, 2025, the Beijing New Year ...