A collaborative exhibition featuring cultural heritage collections from museums in Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday.
Hosted by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the exhibition will run till Nov 16 at the National Museum of China (NMC).
Themed on respecting diverse civilizations and pursuing common development, the exhibition presents a total of 220 precious cultural relics from 10 museums in SCO countries.
Among them are symbolic cultural relics from the origins, development and evolution of ancient civilizations as well as representative cultural relics highlighting the exchanges and interactions between different SCO countries across history.
According to NMC researcher Wang Zhiqiang, these relics not only reflect the rich cultures of SCO countries, but also demonstrate the historical process of cultural dialogue, mutual learning and mutual influence among SCO countries along the ancient Silk Road.
Established in June 2001, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization now has 10 members: China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, Pakistan, Iran, and Belarus.
Collaborative exhibition of SCO countries' cultural heritage kicks off in Beijing
Scenic areas in China have rolled out special nighttime programs to attract tourists and boost consumption.
At Jiayu Pass in northwest China's Gansu Province, the starting point of a Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) section of the Great Wall, a performance featuring historical tales and rounds of Chinese classical dances is put up with the assistance of advanced visual effects technology.
For over 600 years, the pass safeguarded diplomats, merchants, and other travelers along the Silk Road. Today, the ancient and once battle-scarred fortress stands as a thriving symbol of civilization.
A nearby scenic spot, which opened this month, also attracts a great number of visitors with various interactive activities.
"There are many traditional folk games, and my friends and I all took part in them. It was truly a rewarding day, with an amazing immersive experience. It's absolutely wonderful," said Zhao Tiantian, a tourist.
In Danjiangkou City of central China's Hubei Province, scenic areas hold concerts and fish lantern parade to treat tourists.
Tourists could also watch performances in vessels while they enjoy a nighttime travel on the Hanjiang River, a major waterway in the city and tributary of the Yangtze River.
Scenic areas stage special programs to boost nighttime economy
