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Guqin model unearthed in Turpan's Astana Cemetery

March 18, 2023

The wooden model of guqin (a seven-stringed instrument) unearthed in Turpan's Astana Cemetery is a perfect representation of what guqins looked like in the Tang Dynasty (618-907).
Silk brocade robe with Chinese characters unearthed in Xinjiang

March 11, 2023

In 1959, a brocade robe with four Chinese characters — "Wan Shi Ru Yi", meaning "wishing you every success" — was unearthed from the Niya ruins in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
Copy of Romance of the Western Chamber from Yuan Dynasty unearthed in Xinjiang

February 26, 2023

A hand-copied book of Romance of the Western Chamber, written by Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) playwright Wang Shifu, was unearthed in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
Xinjiang has 133 key cultural heritage sites under state protection

July 15, 2021

BEIJING -- There are 133 key cultural heritage sites under state protection in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, according to a white paper issued by the State Council Information Office Wednesday.
Documentary traces the colorful history of Xinjiang

January 28, 2021

A documentary about the history of China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region was aired on Jan 25.
15 items of intangible cultural heritage from Xinjiang added to list

January 8, 2021

Xinjiang has seen 15 more items listed into this year's national intangible cultural heritage representatives, of which six were enrolled for the first time on the list, the regional cultural and tourism authority said.
Tang-era Han tombs found in eastern Xinjiang

December 13, 2019

A group of ancient brick-chambered tombs built on a ramp was recently unearthed in the Tianshan Mountains in the eastern part of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region: Resitan Historical and Cultural Block in Kucha

November 25, 2019

Kucha county, called Qiuci in ancient times, was one of the 36 states in the Western Region.

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HUANGPU SHANGHAI

Travel and Culture

Guqin model unearthed in Turpan's Astana Cemetery

Silk brocade robe with Chinese characters unearthed in Xinjiang

Copy of Romance of the Western Chamber from Yuan Dynasty unearthed in Xinjiang

Xinjiang has 133 key cultural heritage sites under state protection

Documentary traces the colorful history of Xinjiang

15 items of intangible cultural heritage from Xinjiang added to list

Tang-era Han tombs found in eastern Xinjiang

Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region: Resitan Historical and Cultural Block in Kucha