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The World's Longest Sea-Crossing Bridge — Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge spans a total length of 55 kilometers, making it the longest sea-crossing bridge in the world. Officially opened to traffic in October 2018, it connects Hong Kong, Zhuhai, and Macao, reducing the journey from Zhuhai to Hong Kong from several hours to about 40 minutes. Visiting the Bridge 1. Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Sea Tour The "Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Sea Tour" is a 100-minute cruise. Departing from Jiuzhou Port, the route passes the Zhuhai-Macao Por
"Stairway to the Clouds" — Chongqing Wushan "Shennü Grand Escalator"
At the beginning of 2026, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning introduced to global audiences via overseas social media the "905-meter-long Shennü Grand Escalator in Wushan, Chongqing," which quickly drew widespread attention. Foreign netizens left comments such as "Amazing" and "Incredible". Project Information The Chongqing Wushan "Shennü Grand Escalator" has a total length of approximately 905 meters, with a vertical rise of 242.14 meters (about the h
Gazing into the Vast Cosmos: China Sky Eye Scenic Area
China Sky Eye, officially known as the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST), is located in a natural karst depression in Dawodang, Kedu town, Pingtang county, Qiannan Buyi and Miao autonomous prefecture, Guizhou province. It is the world's largest and most sensitive single-dish radio telescope, with a sensitivity ten times that of Germany's Effelsberg 100-meter Telescope and 2.25 times that of the Arecibo 300-meter Telescope in the United States. Capable of capturing fainter signals and
A Marvel Spanning the 'Earth's Fissure': The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou
Straddling the border between Guanling and Zhenfeng counties in Guizhou, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge arches over the Huajiang Grand Canyon, dubbed the "Earth's Fissure" by geologists. With its deck soaring 625 meters above the water surface and a main span of 1,420 meters, the bridge currently holds the world records for both height and span. Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge (Photo courtesy of the People's Government of Zhenfeng County) On September 28, 2025, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge of
The Prime Spot for Viewing Rocket Launches: Wenchang Aerospace Viewing Center in Hainan
The Wenchang Aerospace Viewing Center is a premier location to witness rocket launches. It offers an unobstructed, panoramic view of the entire spectacle, from the moment of ignition to the rocket's ascent into the sky. Profile Location: Taishan village, Dongjiao town, Wenchang city, Hainan province Functions: A comprehensive aerospace tourism complex integrating functions such as viewing rocket launches, aerospace research and education, leisure and entertainment, dining, shopping, and cultural creative
"Galloping into the Spring Festival: Longfu Temple Chic Market" Rings in Spring Festival
On Feb. 4, the "Galloping into the Spring Festival: Longfu Temple Chic Market" Spring Festival bazaar opened in the Longfu Temple commercial district in Dongcheng district, Beijing. Renowned brands — including Cathay Bookshop, Beijing Enamel Factory, Pop Mart, Donglaishun and Wuyutai — showcased newly launched Year of the Horse cultural-creative products and special "Spring Festival gifts." The bazaar also featured several Year of the Horse–themed photo walls and inte
McDonald's Launches "Wishing You Golden Arches This Year" Celebrations
McDonald's China has launched its annual Spring Festival campaign, "Wishing You Golden Arches This Year," introducing eight limited-time themed menu items at more than 7,700 restaurants nationwide. At 25 Spring Festival–themed flagship outlets, visitors can see four specially designed lanterns carrying auspicious meanings, created in collaboration with inheritors of intangible cultural heritage. The lantern styles include Beijing palace lanterns, Foshan decorative lanterns, Qinhuai lotus l
"Galloping Forward: An Exhibition Celebrating the Year of the Horse" at the National Museum of China
"Galloping Forward: An Exhibition Celebrating the Year of the Horse" is now open to the public in Northern Hall 8 of the National Museum of China. Running for three months from Jan. 30, the exhibition showcases more than 120 carefully selected horse-related artifacts, including wooden lacquerware horses and sancai black-glazed pottery horses. Organized into five thematic sections—Horses in the Course of Civilization; Chariots and Horses in Ritual Systems; The Craftsmanship of Horse Tack; H
LEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort Rings in the Spring Festival with Thematic Seasonal Celebration
From January 28 to March 3, LEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort presents its inaugural Spring Festival–themed event, "A Big Year Deserves a Big Joy." This festive program blends traditional celebration with playful fun. Guests can pose with a 175-centimeter-tall God of Wealth sculpture made from more than 100,000 LEGO bricks on Brick Street; explore the Spring Festival Market to write auspicious characters, try ancient Chinese football, make rubbings, and hang wish cards; and purchase limited-ed
Flower Markets in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province
"Strolling the flower fair" is a beloved Guangzhou tradition before the Spring Festival—locals say, "No flower fair, no Spring Festival." From the 28th day of the 12th lunar month through the eve of Spring Festival,people gather at designated venues to celebrate with flowers, cultural displays, and festive commerce. The custom began in Guangzhou and spread across the Pearl River Delta, Hong Kong, Macao, and overseas Chinese communities. This year, Spring Festival flower markets w