Story of China
中国故事
Zhōngguó gùshì
祥云小屋 xiángyún xiǎowū
Xiangyun Huts
祥云 xiángyún, auspicious cloud (the design of Olympic torch). 小屋 xiǎowū, mini hut
Get yourself ready to visit Beijing for the Summer Olympic Games, and explore the national immaterial cultural heritage of China.
On July 26, Friday, noted celebrities Jacky Chan paid a visit to the “China Story” Houses in the […]

At the start of the Silk Road where Chinese silks and merchandise began their journey westward to European traders lies Kublai Khan’s capital, Beijing (‘Northern Capital’). The grandson of the Great Genghis Khan invaded China from the North and cemented Beijing’s position as the Capital.
Home to the Imperial Court for more than 600 years, Beijing’s […]

China is one of the world’s oldest continuous civilisations. Claiming a history dating back 5000 years, it is considered to have made some of the most significant artistic contributions to human kind.
Chinese inventions and culture have permeated the globe. You only need to wrap yourself in silk, open your umbrella or head out to the […]

On July 18 afternoon, a press conference was held at the Main Press Center (MPC) in Beijing regarding the launch of official posters of the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Zhao Yanxia, deputy director of BOCOG Culture and Ceremonies Department, pointed out that Olympic and Paralympic posters are an important part of promoting the appeal of […]

When you come to Beijing Summer Olympic Games, you can have a sightseeing tour around the Beijing, experience 5000-year history of China and learn to speak Chinese at Chinesehour. Visit of the imperial city includes : Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, excursion to the Great Wall, the Sacred Way and the […]