Come visit the Chengde Mountain Resort—once a hunting ground to sharpen the faltering Qing army’s skills, and a serene sanctuary for the Emperor himself.

Puppy School: Join 6 pups & humans from first class to graduation! Learn basics & party tricks. This week: relaxed confidence, socialization, sit command (with hand signal) & toilet training.

In remote ancient southeast China, a new breed of merchants arose from poor village boys. Thrust early into the turbulent world of finance, they mastered trade against all odds. Rising from hardship, these once-unknown youths transformed into some of China’s most successful traders, reshaping reg...

Discover China’s two-part series follows two people in Macau and Kashgar—cities shaped by the Silk Road. One thrived as a port on the maritime route, the other as a bustling hub along the ancient overland path.

Beneath Henan’s quiet fields lay a lost civilization. Then came etched bones and tortoise shells—fragments of an ancient script. From these relics, China’s Bronze Age oracle bones emerged, revealing ancestor worship, royal divinations, and the earliest known Chinese writing. A sleeping dynasty aw...

Unearthed in 1929 by paleontologist Pei Wen Zhong, the celebrated Peking Man skull was discovered in Southwest Beijing. This pivotal find offered crucial insights into human evolution, establishing early Chinese archaeology on the world stage.

Though little remains of these once-magnificent beacons, they marked the birth of the Great Wall of China. Their story intertwines with a legendary figure who bridged two warring kingdoms, uniting them through strategy and vision—laying the foundation for one of history’s greatest monuments.

Watch 6 furry students & their humans go from first-day nerves to graduation. This week: "stay," "stand up," household safety & kennel training. Learn the basics & fun party tricks

Watch 6 pups & humans from first day to graduation! Learn basics & party tricks. This week: pet injuries, hoop jumping, vacation prep & grad review.

Suzhou’s classical gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Jiangsu, China, are elegant landscapes of majestic waterscapes. They embody a timeless Chinese tradition: living in harmony with nature.

Western missionaries brought grapes, winemaking, and the seeds of Christian faith to this beautiful valley. Along the river, many diverse ethnic groups coexist in peace.

Award-winning filmmaker Daisy Asquith unlocks a long-buried family secret in Ireland. With her mother, she investigates her grandmother’s hidden pregnancy, a forced adoption by nuns, and a mysterious father. Their raw, emotional journey confronts centuries of Catholic shame, culminating in a powe...

Centuries pass, yet ancient traditions endure. Amidst the vibrant ponds and mysterious caves of Songpan, heritage flows unbroken through generations—a living bond between past and present, where nature and culture intertwine in timeless resilience.

Deep within Mogao's caverns, murals show delicate, feminine deities. In other caves, figures appear masculine—bearded, muscular. Yet over centuries, these paintings have been effeminized, now bearing the appearance of women.

Follow 6 furry students from puppy school to graduation, learning basics and fun tricks. This week’s lesson: sit, lie down, stand, teeth care, “leave it,” and yard safety. Watch them grow!

Watch 6 furry students (and humans) grow from puppy school day one to graduation! They'll learn basics & fun party tricks. This week: name recognition, "give/drop," "lie down," and release.

Two Chinese architecture scholars uncovered an old sketch—a hidden blueprint. Realizing its immense significance, they deciphered lost construction techniques behind the Forbidden City, the world’s largest palace complex.

Follow the path of Confucius, a towering figure in Chinese culture. Born into a declining noble family, few foresaw that this man would rise to become China’s most revered and influential historical icon.

In rural China, memorial archways honor those who upheld purity unto death. Revered as morally superior, these individuals were celebrated for their unwavering virtue, standing as timeless symbols of integrity above society’s ordinary bounds.

Emei Mountain, a sacred heart of Chinese Buddhism, was long ago the stage for a pivotal clash between Buddhism and Taoism, two of China’s great spiritual powers.

At the foot of Tai Mountain lies a temple resembling an imperial palace—a bold defiance by an emperor who, ignoring his nation’s suffering, built this lavish shrine to proclaim his supreme status.

Over 2,000 caves with spectacular carvings dot the mountainside south of Luoyang in Henan Province. These caverns hold vibrant testaments to Buddhist faith and ancient Chinese traditions.

Potala Palace, a grand complex and Tibet’s holiest Buddhist site, served as the Dalai Lamas’ winter palace from 1649 to 1959. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994, it remains a sacred symbol of Tibetan heritage.

A dejected Imperial official poured his life into creating a Suzhou Garden of unrivaled beauty. Amid Southern China’s famed landscapes, his masterpiece stands—a testament to one man’s lifelong devotion, making it second to none among the city’s many classical gardens.