The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Cold (Chinese: 大寒), the 24th solar term, begins this year on Jan 20 and ends on Feb 3.

The educational model being used at Yangzhou Culture and Art School in Jiangsu province should inspire other regions around the country facing challenges in preserving traditional art forms.

Tourists in Yangzhou, a renowned tourist destination in East China's Jiangsu province, have the chance to receive a free tour this Saturday (Dec 28).

Those yearning for a winter trip should consider Yangzhou in East China's Jiangsu province.

​The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Winter Solstice (Chinese: 冬至), the 22nd solar term of the year, begins this year on Dec 22 and ends on Jan 5.