Beautiful China

The splendid sunset glow paints the sky with vibrant hues, creating picturesque vistas across the peaks and rippling waters at the Puzhehei scenic area in southwest China’s Yunnan Province.

In east China's Huangshan, the origin of famous tea varieties Huangshan Maofeng, Taiping Houkui and Qimen Black Tea, Chinese-style tea drink has become a new fashion in recent years. Wang Sun, who set up the Demingshe tea ceremony vocational school in Huangshan City, has led the research and promotion of Chinese-style tea drink since 2021. Appealing to young people's needs for healthy lifestyle, tea drink brands which combine tea and traditional Chinese medicines have become popular among youngsters.

As farmers and water buffaloes work side by side in the terraced paddies, a pastoral picture of harmony between humanity and nature unfolds in Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture of southwest China's Yunnan Province.

Known locally as the “Bee King Tree,” a towering banyan tree, about 50 meters tall, rises majestically with a striking display of some 110 beehives suspended among its branches in Mangjing Village of Pu’er, southwest China’s Yunnan Province.

Slow your pace and enjoy the beautiful China roses in Huai'an City, east China's Jiangsu Province.

Buckle up for an eye-soothing trip amid the picturesque summer landscape of Quanjing Village in central China's Hunan Province.

Trio-pard strikes again — for the fifth time! An infrared camera at the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Shaanxi Province has once again captured the rare sight of three leopards moving together through the forest — the fifth such sighting recorded at the reserve.

A humanoid robot is learning to pick tender tea leaves under the guidance of workers at a West Lake Longjing tea plantation in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province. With AI recognition models and algorithms, the robot is capable of identifying and locating leaves that meet harvesting standards.

China will allow the import of coffee beans from African countries that have established diplomatic relations with China under zero-tariff treatment, provided they comply with relevant laws and regulations, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) announced on May 20. The policy, set to take effect on July 20, 2026, follows China's decision to grant zero-tariff treatment to imports from 53 African countries with established diplomatic ties from May 1 this year.

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the peaceful liberation of Xizang Autonomous Region in southwest China. Once a remote and formidable plateau region, Xizang has become far more accessible with the continuous expansion of its transportation network. By the end of 2025, the region’s total highway mileage had reached 125,200 km, up from virtually no modern highways in 1951.

Beijing City Walk: Discover the new cultural and creative market, where heritage meets trend Looking for a relaxing cultural getaway in Beijing? Hidden inside the lush Chaoyang Park, the first China New Cultural and Creative Market and Trendy Toy Carnival, lasted from May 15 to 24, is waiting to be explored. Unlike traditional exhibitions, this open-air market presents Chinese culture in a casual, approachable and lively way. Visitors can immerse themselves in live traditional craft demonstrations, exquisite handmade art pieces, creative cultural products and wonderful folk performances. It presents a perfect blend of profound Chinese traditional culture and modern youthful creativity, showcasing the unique charm and innovative vitality of contemporary Chinese culture to the world.

Yiwu, in east China’s Zhejiang Province, is home to the world’s largest wholesale market for small commodities. In its 24-hour rhythm, the city pulses with the energy and innovation of what is often called “the world’s supermarket.” Before dawn, the market is already buzzing with preparation. AI digital hosts livestream in 36 languages around the clock, promoting products to buyers worldwide, while workers pack orders and rail-sea intermodal trains depart loaded with parcels bound for global destinations. By daytime, deals are sealed on the trading floor. Foreign merchants collect their goods, as robotic dogs patrol the market, carrying out fire safety inspections and anomaly detection. By evening, the pace softens into warmth and connection. People from diverse cultural backgrounds gather to learn Chinese, share snacks, and enjoy foods from around the world.

Pic story❤️Ninety years old, newlyweds at heart On May 20, many places across China saw a surge in marriage registrations. At the marriage registration service center in Beijing’s Haidian district, 90-year-old Zhang Weiyu and 88-year-old Liu Yichun came to apply for a replacement marriage certificate. Both are retired employees of the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. They married in 1963 and have spent more than 60 years together. The two had known each other since high school. After graduating from college, they met again through work and have been together ever since. “I’m so happy today because I see so many young people here, full of vitality,” Zhang said.

May 22 marks the International Day for Biological Diversity. China has reported a continued recovery trend in several rare and endangered species, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration: - Three newborn Hainan gibbons were recorded in 2025, bringing the total population to 44 individuals across seven groups. It is now the only gibbon population in the world showing sustained growth. - The population of Asian elephants in southwest China’s Yunnan has shown significant growth, reaching nearly 400 individuals. - Abies beshanzuensis, a rare fir species, has increased from just three known plants when it was discovered in 1963 to more than 4,000 today. - Paphiopedilum spicerianum, an orchid species discovered in Pu’er, southwest China’s Yunnan Province in 2003 with only 10 plants, has now grown to over 200 individuals.

The Guangwu Mountain Scenic Area in southwest China’s Sichuan is now ablaze with color, as alpine rhododendrons blanket the peaks and frame the cascading waterfalls, drawing visitors deep into nature.

Dedicated farm work yields a sweet harvest as bananas ripen in abundance in Bobai County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

A tilt-shift lens reveals a 'miniature' wonderland in Guangnan, SW China's Yunnan When viewed through a tilt-shift lens, the dramatic karst landscape of Dishui village in Guangnan county, southwest China's Yunnan Province, transforms into something entirely different. The grand vistas give way to a delicate, enchanting miniature world where every frame feels like a tiny fairy tale. Deep in the tranquil mountains, a spring seeps from a cliffside, forming a small, elegant waterfall. The water trickles down the moss-covered rocks with a gentle splash. Below, a crystal-clear pool shimmers. Black swans glide across the water, their red feet paddling softly, sending out tiny ripples. In this miniature world, mountains, water, blooming wildflowers, and charming creatures blend together, revealing the gentle, romantic soul of Dishui village.

Originating in Jieyang, south China's Guangdong Province, Yangmei jadeite carving was inscribed on China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. Today, more than 100,000 people are engaged in Jieyang's jade industry, where a complete industrial chain has gradually taken shape.

The 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair kicked off on Thursday in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. The five-day event, which highlights cultural industry development, has attracted 6,312 exhibitors both online and offline, with over 120,000 cultural products on display.

Juicy, ruby-colored yangmei, or Chinese bayberries, are ripening in abundance in Naka Village of Baise City, south China’s Guangxi, filling orchards with a sweet fruity aroma.