Yan'an, China

A ceremony is held every Qingming Festival at the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor in Yan'an's Huangling county to honor this legendary ancestor of Chinese civilization, who is credited with uniting tribes and advancing farming, clothing, transportation, and writing.

The 20+ day #Yanan New Area #Peony Viewing Event wrapped up. 🌸 Peonies, #Shaanxi folk culture, performances, night tours, local food, and family activities came together to create an immersive cultural tourism experience. #VisitYanan #EcoYanan #flower #nature

A culinary feast awaits you this May in #Yanan's Huanglong county. From chestnut-braised free-range chicken to ribs with chewy potato buns and refreshing wild herb salads, each bite captures mountain flavors and local charm. 🍲 #TastyYanan #YananCulture #food #cuisine

@WhileTravelling Wow, you have been to Yan'an before? Haha, really look forward to your second trip! The city is cooler than most places in South China now, and if you are interested in red tourism, it is a perfect destination, my friend~😄

@YananCHN I’d love to. It is on my list and would def need some tips on what to do. Can’t wait for it. 14+ years and there are still so many places to see here😍

Years ago, I was flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Vietnam during Chinese New Year and met a Chinese college student (on the right) at the airport who casually mentioned she was solo traveling. Back then, that genuinely surprised me. At least in my circle, I had barely heard of young Chinese girls traveling alone internationally yet, especially during Spring Festival when most students were heading back to their hometowns to see family. So in my head I was like you’re doing WHAT? We ended up spending the night at the airport and heading into the city once the sun came up. Then we met up in Vietnam again. She was incredibly curious about the world, super open-minded, adventurous, and eager to experience everything around her. At the time, she was studying in Suzhou. Fast forward a while later, she told me she and her team at the university had actually been following my entrepreneurial journey in China and wanted to invite me as a potential speaker for TEDxSuzhouYoung. After interviews, speech drafts, preparations, rehearsals, and many rounds of selection… I ended up becoming one of the speakers. Later she moved to Shanghai, we met a few more times over the years, and eventually she went on to become a huge creator with millions of followers on Chinese social media. Can you guess who she is? I’ve had so many random and amazing encounters like this over the years, and I think a big part of it comes from staying curious about people, being open to conversations, and probably looking approachable enough lol. A lot of people travel through the world observing it still within their comfort zone. But when you’re genuinely interested in people’s stories, cultures, dreams, fears, weird ideas, startup plans, travel disasters, exam stress… life somehow starts opening hidden doors everywhere. Sometimes those encounters last five minutes. Sometimes they turn into friendships, collaborations, TEDx stages, business ideas, adventures across countries, or stories you remember for years. The world becomes very different when you stop treating strangers as background characters. Go meet people on your way to work. It’s okay if you’re the one saying hi first, making the first joke, correcting someone’s spelling:) or making them smile with your randomness and goofiness. Every day, hundreds of people pass by each other. Same metro, same streets, same cafes, same elevators… and yet we rarely even make eye contact anymore. Every stranger is carrying an entire universe inside them. Dreams, heartbreaks, ambitions, fears, family stories, secret talents, travel plans, unfinished projects, maybe even future TEDx speakers or future founders or someone who just really needed one kind interaction that day. Not every conversation will become a wholesome moment. Most won’t. But some tiny moments unexpectedly stay with you for years. The world feels a little less lonely when people dare to be warm first.

@HainanToday Really like to see the blue blue ocean~ 🌊

Sansha Islands boast crystal-clear seawater, white sandy beaches, untouched marine ecology and pure blue sky. It is one of the most beautiful and precious ocean paradises in China, with incredible natural scenery you can hardly find elsewhere. #Sansha #SanshaIslands #China #MarineParadise #Hainan

@visit_wuhan The crayfish eating season is coming~ 😄😄

Wuhan’s late-night street food scene is something else. You eat. You walk it off. But the woks behind you are still throwing heat, and the crowd's still three-deep at the folding tables. The city doesn't wind down—it just stops pretending to sleep.

@EmbChinaMex OMG, sooo stunning and cool~

¡El futuro ya está aquí! Un robot humanoide🤖 acompañó a la policía especial en patrullas en #Shenzhen, en la provincia de Guangdong, al sur de China, atrayendo la atención del público, como si esta escena de ciencia ficción se hiciera realidad. El Engine AI T800, de 1,73 metros de altura y 75 kilogramos de peso, es capaz de correr y realizar maniobras de combate. En el futuro, podría ayudar a realizar patrullas ininterrumpidas las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana.👍 #chinainnovation #robot #specialpolice #sciencefiction

@TianjinToday Wow~

When Tianjin is made into animation, every frame is a romance.💕 #Tianjin

@ShLetsMeet Cool Chinese Kung Fu~😎

What’s it like being a coach at the Shaolin Kung Fu Cultural Center? Follow a kung fu master in Shanghai’s Jing’an District and see how he trains — and bonds with — his disciples throughout the day. 📍 1418 Wuding Rd W. #Shanghai #ShaolinKungFu #MartialArts #JingAn #ChinaCulture Video cr. 恒豪小师父

Jinyan'an Scenic Spot keeps the excitement going after the May Day #holiday. It's the perfect time for off-peak #travel, with a large historical stage #show, childhood games, fire-breathing and martial arts performances, and a dreamy bubble bonfire night experience. #VisitYanan

Imagine a #Yanan #food #garden overflowing with golden, crispy Yan'an oil cakes, sizzling Yanchang barbecue, steaming Zichang pancakes, and irresistibly spicy lamb trotters. Wouldn't you love to stroll through it? 🌿 #TastyYanan #YananCulture @xuejianosaka @CHNembinSudan @ChinaSpox_India @TopYellowriver @LetChinese @TastesChina @SpoxCHNinUS @AmbXieFeng

During the #MayDay #holiday, #visitors flocked to #Yanan! They enjoyed peonies in Yan'an New Area 🌸, forest music in Huangling 🎶, Hukou Waterfall in Yichuan 🌊, Luochuan Apple Museum 🍎, and Qiankun Bay in Yanchuan 🌾. #VisitYanan

#Yanan wishes you a happy #MayDay #holiday! 🌿 Explore the Yellow River, cave dwellings, sheep-skin raft rides, and the cableway in the Qiankun Bay scenic area – an unforgettable journey awaits. #VisitYanan

🌿 City dwellers head out to enjoy blossoms at the turn of spring and summer, while #villagers busily return to the fields. As #spring #plowing begins, the scent of soil fills the air – this is when the land truly awakens. #YananDevl

The 1st #Yanan Zhanzhan Tasting & Skewer Contest will be held on May 1-2! 🍢 This #MayDay #holiday, come enjoy authentic Yan'an flavors for free! Fun interactive activities and exciting gifts await you! 🎁#TastyYanan #YananCulture #food

#Italian influencers explore #Ganquan Grand #Canyon, captivated by its colors and textures. From Marco Polo's tales to today's journey, a timeless connection comes alive, where nature's artistry invites the world to rediscover #Yanan. #VisitYanan @Amb_JiaGuide @AmbCina @BoundforChina @WeareinChina @visitshaanxi @radioitaliacina

@BeijingFocus Wow, pink elephant, sooo cute! 😍

The 2026 #Beijing International Flower Show has kicked off. The exhibition features over 300 floral varieties, including rare international species and new domestically bred cultivars. Additionally, it will hold 28 activities such as floral art displays, musical performances, cultural-creative experiences, family activities and food festivals. Strolling along the streets, visitors will discover fragrant surprises hidden in everyday life.

"There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all." In #China, a love for books often starts before school begins. Nationwide, families and educators encourage young readers every day. This year's national reading week, running from April 20 to 26, will feature a series of events to ignite a passion for reading in all, regardless of age. #WorldsOfWords

Yan'an New Area Peony Viewing Event has officially opened! Northern Shaanxi waist drum performances and lively folk songs lit up the stage, while visitors explored blooming peony fields, calligraphy salons, and creative cultural markets.

@ChineseCon_Mel 潦草小狗😄

A towering 5.2-meter West Highland White Terrier sculpture made of lush greenery stole the spotlight at the 2026 Shanghai International Flower Show opening on Saturday in Shanghai, becoming a sensation on Chinese social media for its vivid charm and larger-than-life presence.This kind of street aesthetic practice will further connect residents with the city and is also a manifestation of the idea that "Better city, better life".