Spring Festival Gala Yibin sub-venue combines traditional culture, modern technologies
Yibin hosts a Spring Festival gala sub-venue featuring 5,000 drones forming a finless dolphin over the Yangtze, blending tradition with green tech.
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China's 2026 Spring Festival box office exceeds 2 bln yuan
China's box office for the 2026 Spring Festival topped 2 billion yuan ($290M) in just four days. Explore the holiday movie trends and cinema market growth in China.
China's first homegrown large cruise ship starts Spring Festival voyage
China's first large domestic cruise ship sets sail from Shanghai for a Lunar New Year trip to South Korea. Celebrating the Year of the Horse at sea.
Chinese cities hold vibrant celebrations to welcome new year
From Chengdu's light shows to Fujian Tulou celebrations and Tai'an mountain sunrises, discover how Chinese cities marked the start of the Lunar New Year.
China increases transportation capacity for Spring Festival travel rush
China boosts transport capacity for Spring Festival with 210M trips expected. Features updates on high-speed rail, EV charging, and civil aviation surges.
Shenzhou-21 crew release music video featuring China's space endeavors
From 400km above Earth, astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongzhan perform a song honoring China's space pioneers and the national flag.
Horse-themed creations featured in "All Things Horses" video
CGTN releases a dynamic video collage of the "All About Horses" contest, featuring ink painting, paper-cutting, and a robot calligrapher for the Zodiac Year.
Spring Festival celebrations across China
From drone shows to dragon dances, China marks the Year of the Horse with vibrant festivities in Xiangyang, Kashgar, and ancient towns nationwide.
Elegant dance performance brings ancient Silk Road murals to life at Spring Festival Gala
The "Ancient Rhythms of the Silk Road" dance brought Dunhuang's Mogao Caves to life at the CMG Gala. A stunning tribute to China's UNESCO heritage and art history.
Port linking Macao, Guangdong Province sees travel surge ahead of Spring Festival
Over 1.57 million people crossed the Qingmao checkpoint between Zhuhai and Macau. Authorities enhanced border control to manage the peak Lunar New Year travel rush.
Beijing's Yuanmingyuan Lantern Show draws crowds of visitors
Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 at Beijing's Yuanmingyuan Park. Enjoy stunning lantern displays of mythical creatures and horses by Sichuan's Zigong masters.
Drone light show marking upcoming Chinese New Year staged in Hong Kong
A massive drone light show "Galloping Towards Spring" lit up Victoria Harbour. 2,026 drones formed traditional horse symbols and iconic Hong Kong landmarks.
China extends visa-free entry to Canadian, British nationals starting Feb. 17
Starting Feb 17, 2026, Canada and UK passport holders can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days. Valid for tourism, business, and family visits.
Over 270 mln inter-regional passenger trips expected on Day 13 of Spring Festival travel rush
China's Chunyun travel rush hits 270 million daily trips. Rail, air, and road traffic surge as millions reunite for Lunar New Year. Free highway travel begins.
China's major rail hub in Xinjiang handles its 1,000th train for 2026
Alashankou in Xinjiang handled its 1,000th freight train 11 days faster than last year. Connecting China with 21 countries via 128 routes and 200 categories.
