Amazing Henan

We captured the rare Chinese Merganser in #Sanmenxia, #Henan! This precious bird is a survivor of the Tertiary Glaciation with a 10-million-year history, a unique species native to China and a first-class national protected animal. It’s extremely rare — even scarcer than the Chinese alligator, and listed as endangered worldwide. #WildlifeConservation #China #nature撮影会 #NaturePhotography #Environment #NatureFacts @GreenCN2030

It’s peak peony season in Luoyang. Wander through the ancient city, and you might come across this sweet little girl who will hand you a peony! Video credited to: 田点打豆豆

Also, don’t miss the seasonal specials — peony-themed traffic lights and pastries!

On the afternoon of April 16, the opening ceremony of the "Explore #Henan · Embrace Hebi·Anyang" Sino-Foreign Student Study Tour was held at Hebi Teacher Development Center. Following the launch ceremony, the students were split into four groups for pickleball training and friendly matches at the Center's #pickleball courts. And this gives an American boy a taste of #China-#US friendship! @ChineseEmbinUS @AmbXieFeng @USA_China_Talk @SpoxCHN_MaoNing

Local time on April 12 saw a grand ceremony in #London’s #Chinatown held in reverence of the Yellow Emperor, bringing together nearly 200 overseas Chinese, scholars, and young people from all over Europe. Participants gathered to honor the ancestor of #Chinesecivilization, offering prayers for the prosperity of China and peace across the globe. ✨@XinhuaChinese @ChinaDaily @AmbFangQiu @ChineseEmbinUS @Consular_CHN

Early morning mist hovers along the River Thames. Amid #London’s coffee scent, comes the rich aroma of #Hulatang, iconic spicy soup from #Henan, #China. Run by a Henan local in London, the pot simmers gently with over 30 homemade spices imported from hometown. Soft vermicelli and daylily soak up thick savory broth perfectly. A warm bowl carries Central China’s flavor and overseas nostalgia, bringing authentic Chinese street vibes to London. @MayorofLondon @ChineseEmbinUK @10DowningStreet @zhang_heqing

On April 8, the 2026 Chinese Key Opinion Leaders Broadcast Team for International Communication visited #Luoyang, the Divine Metropolis, to immerse themselves in the charm of the ancient capital of 13 dynasties. #BlossomsAllTheWayToLuoyang #ZoomerChina @i_luoyang @Luoyangnow

Ular from #Kazakhstan and Lida from #Belarus reunite in #Luoyang! Photo ops, immersive fun, time travel to the Sui & Tang dynasties — their Luoyang adventure 2.0 is here! #ChinaTravel #SuiTangCity #CulturalTravel #ForeignersInChina @MFA_KZ @BelarusMFA @chinese_tjk @MFA_China

#Labubu “pays a visit” to the father of modern socialism— From Das Kapital to trendy toy culture, even Karl #Marx probably never imagined such a crossover. #History and contrast gain a touch of cuteness in this very moment.

#US, Iran agree to ceasefire for two weeks! President #DonaldTrump said on Tuesday that the United States and #Iran had agreed to a two-week ceasefire, announced shortly before a deadline after which he had warned that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. #Iran's national television celebrated the deal, calling the #ceasefire a win. Iran's Supreme National Security Council said in a statement: "It was decided at the highest level that Iran will hold negotiations with the American side in Islamabad for two weeks."

Don't blink! ✨ This stunning #Grammy-style slowmo captures one amazing #NPC from the Song Dynasty of #Kungfu City. #Kaifeng #Henan #SlowMotion #ChinaTravel #China

Life's busy—don't forget to breathe! 🎶 Students and teachers from #Zhengzhou, #Henan serve up joy and dance to help you relax. #Relax #China #Dance #Spring

Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, leading a delegation of the #KMT, arrived in #Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu province, via Shanghai on Tuesday, beginning a mainland visit that will run through Sunday. The visit is considered an important part of the promotion of cross-Strait #peace and dialogue. #crossStrait #Taiwan #台湾 #China

#Henan recorded 21.33 million domestic tourist arrivals during the three-day #QingmingFestival holiday, up 7.0% year-on-year, with #tourism revenue reaching 12.51 billion yuan, a 6.6% increase. Cultural venues, including museums and cultural centers, received 2.63 million visits and hosted 6,552 events, both online and offline, which attracted a total audience of 2.36 million. #ChinaTravel #ChineseCulture

台灣姑娘在鄭州開一間餐廳，名叫「島島歸來」 宜蘭姑娘藍雯娟，在鄭州開的「島島歸來」，變成兩岸同胞相會、互相交流的小小天地。 更希望台灣會當早日歸來。伊講，這間店的名，是伊心內底的願望 ——希望一碗滷肉飯，會當解鄉愁；希望兩岸的同胞，會當時常相見。 From Yilan, #Taiwan to #Zhengzhou: Lan Wenjuan’s restaurant Dao Dao Gui Lai is where compatriots meet. A bowl of braised pork rice = comfort for the heart. #Henan #Unity #台湾 #China @Consular_CHN @MFA_China @SpoxCHN_LinJian @SpoxCHN_MaoNing

During the #QingmingFestival, many young #Chinese have been turning historical sites into spaces for personal dialogues with the past. At the resting places of poets, strategists and emperors, they offer not just flowers but carefully chosen tokens — fine wines for the legendary poet Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), and painkillers for Cao Cao, a strategist who laid foundations for the Three Kingdoms period (220-280) who suffered chronic headaches. The trend, widely shared on social and lifestyle platforms, is an indication of a generation seeking connection beyond textbooks. What began as an online trend has now become a new way to experience #China's past. #ChineseCulture #History #Chinesehistory @SpoxCHN_MaoNing @AmbXieFeng @MFA_China

#China has recorded vibrant consumption growth during the three-day #QingmingFestival holiday. During the holiday, which lasted from April 4 to 6, the average daily sales of key retail and catering enterprises monitored by the Ministry of #Commerce increased by 2.4 percent year on year. Hotel accommodation consumption on major platforms increased by 2.6 percent year on year, while intercity travel trips grew by 15.1 percent, the data showed. During the holiday, car rental orders increased by about 40 percent from a year earlier, driven by a surge in family trips, according to the ministry. #ChinaTravel

Zhao Xintong of #China poses with his trophy during the awarding ceremony after the final between Zhao Xintong of China and Judd Trump of England at the 2026 #Snooker Tour Championship in #Manchester, #Britain, April 5, 2026.

IN PICS: As the eastern terminus of the #Zhengzhou–#Luxembourg #AirSilkRoad, Zhengzhou, the capital of central #China's #Henan Province, has been expanding its airport’s role in international air freight in recent years. The Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport now serves international cargo routes to over 30 countries and achieved a milestone in 2025 with its annual cargo throughput surpassing 1 million tonnes for the first time

As #China's visa-free policies continue to deliver dividends, the country's inbound tourism market is warming up this #spring, with travelers venturing beyond first-tier cities to second- and third-tier destinations and shifting from traditional sightseeing to immersive cultural experiences. #China #ChinaTravel