Students from Huangtang Primary School learn traditional tie-dye techniques at a local study workshop in Pingxiang, Jiangxi province, on Dec 13, 2024. The local government is leveraging unique artistic resources to develop art education, transforming village streets and fields into open-air galleries. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY
Tourists watch a performer during a rural cooking competition in Pingxiang, Jiangxi province, on Dec 14, 2024. Pingxiang, renowned as the spicy food capital of China, has leveraged its food culture to drive integrated development across sectors such as culture and tourism, infusing vitality into the economy. FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY
A flock of cranes forage at the National Nature Reserve of Black-necked Cranes in Huize county of Qujing city, Southwest China's Yunnan province, Dec 14, 2024. A large number of migratory birds, including more than 1,000 black-necked cranes, flied to the reserve for wintering. [Photo/Xinhua]
Icicles and rainbows add to the spectacular scenery at the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River in Jixian county, Shanxi province, on Dec 15, 2024. Cooler weather has led to the creation of the ice formations at the waterfall, drawing visitors to enjoy the breathtaking view. LYU GUIMING/FOR CHINA DAILY
An intercity sightseeing helicopter lands on the rooftop of the Wisdom Tower Shimao in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Dec 15, 2024. The flight marked the opening of a helicopter terminal on the tower, with several helicopter routes planned for city sightseeing. LYU ZHIYAO/FOR CHINA DAILY
An archaeological expert examines a bronze mask at the Sanxingdui Research Institute in Guanghan, Sichuan province, on Dec 16, 2024. The second phase of the ancient Shu civilization protection and inheritance project was launched at the institute. JIANG HONGJING/XINHUA
Airplanes fly in the morning light in Beijing, capital of China, Dec 16, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]
People with carts brimming with newly bought produce wait for their subway train in Ziyang, Sichuan province, on Dec 17, 2024. Following the inauguration of the subway line connecting Ziyang and the nearby provincial capital, Chengdu, many Chengdu locals opt for the subway to journey to Ziyang to buy fresh agricultural goods. LIU ZHONGJUN/CHINA NEWS SERVICE
Tourists view a giant snowman at Qunli Music Park in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Dec 17, 2024. The snowman began greeting the public on Tuesday and was constructed to welcome the winter tourism season and the 9th Asian Winter Games, which will be held from Feb 7 to 14 next year in the city. Built with approximately 2,000 cubic meters of snow, the sculpture is 10 meters wide and 18 meters tall. ZHANG SHU/FOR CHINA DAILY
A giant panda cub nicknamed Mei Zhu, who has just turned six months old, plays on a chair in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Dec 18, 2024. XIA SHIYAN/FOR CHINA DAILY
