Grain in Ear: Peak of summer

June 5, 2025

Grain in Ear marks one of the busiest seasons for farmers. In the north, wheat fields turn golden-ripe, while southern lands of rice are sown with scope.
'King' of Dafo Longjing crowned in Shaoxing

April 28, 2025

The 20th Dafo Longjing Tea King Competition was held in Xinchang county, Shaoxing, on April 23, with master tea maker Liang Xiaoli claiming the top honor after more than 30 years of perfecting his craft.
Spring Equinox: Day and night aligned

March 20, 2025

At Spring Equinox, day and night are aligned. From this day forth, warmth embraces the land and blooms take flight.
Shaoxing's yellow rice wine sealed

March 21, 2025

Winemakers have been busy with the spring pressing and sealing of winter-brewed yellow rice wine in Nancun village, Yuecheng district, Shaoxing.
Spring Rain: Nature's gentle gift

February 18, 2025

Spring rain arrives, bringing life to all things. Rain Water, the second term of the 24 Solar Terms, is nature's gentle gift to us.
Taste and Tune

February 5, 2025

For Xiaolongbao, or steamed dumplings, which is a renowned delicacy already in China, there is more to discover, like its origin is actually not in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, but in Shengzhou.
Major Cold: Winter's finale, spring's prelude

January 20, 2025

Major Cold marks the coldest period of the year, with the ground blanketed by pristine white snow.
Shaoxing stages overture to revive opera

December 30, 2024

In Shaoxing, Zhejiang province, a new act has begun to preserve traditional Yueju Opera.