A viral video on Chinese short video platform Douyin shows a family in Shangqiu, central China's Henan Province, taking their annual group photo – only for their dog to confidently step into frame and strike a perfect pose, as if it was planned all along. #ChinaSeen
Flocks of herons were spotted perched in the trees in Cengong County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on Thursday. With strengthened local ecological protection efforts, many rare bird species have been drawn to the area to forage, breed and nest in recent years. (Photos via VCG) #ChinaSeen
The pods of Entada phaseoloides – also known as the matchbox bean or St. Thomas' bean – have recently gone viral on Chinese social media, and it's easy to see why. #ChinaSeen
At a garden fair in Handan, north China, this breathtaking slackline performance looks like a scene from a kung fu movie. With incredible balance and control, the performer flips, glides and dances across the water, turning a small pond into a stage.
Would you dare to try? #ChinaSeen #kungfu
A group of kingfishers inhabits a park in east China's Jiangsu Province. Occasionally, they can be seen perched on a branch, devouring small fish they have just caught, appearing lively, animated and irresistibly charming. #ChinaSeen
Not sci-fi – this is real!
As water levels recede, Bandier Blue Lake in northwest China's Xinjiang reveals striking concentric rings, resembling Saturn from above. Watch the video to see a surreal landscape shaped entirely by nature! #ChinaSeen
Beijing's Yuan Dadu City Wall Relics Park unfolded its annual begonia spectacle, a fleeting season when spring seems to gather all its tenderness in one place. #ChinaSeen
A breathtaking burst of iridescent clouds dazzled above the Summer Palace on Monday, painting the sky with shimmering rainbow colors. The rare phenomenon, often considered an auspicious sign in China, appeared like a celestial painting, glowing and shifting above the imperial garden. #ChinaSeen
A stunning ecological scene is unfolding in Chun'an County, east China's Zhejiang Province. On April 1, flocks of white egrets were seen feeding and soaring above the "floating gardens" on Qiandao Lake, illustrating a vivid harmony between wildlife and nature. #ChinaSeen
Spring has officially arrived in Beijing! As temperatures soar, nearly 3,000 cherry trees at Yuyuantan Park have exploded into full bloom, creating a breathtaking "sea of clouds" across the city. #ChinaSeen #ChinaTravel
A sheep in northwest China's Xinjiang is stealing the spotlight for its football skills. Watch the video and meet the unexpected MVP! #ChinaSeen
8-day-old newborn rushed to hospital as police coordinate green-light escort #ChinaSeen
Peacocks at Kunming Zoo in southwest China's Yunnan Province were seen on Monday engaging in a display of rivalry, fanning out their plumage and confronting each other as they competed for mating opportunities or territory. #ChinaSeen
Like duckweed drifting across water, tea farmers flood into a tea market in Sichuan Province.
Spring is here – and so is the harvest. #ChinaSeen
Not a bird, it's a flower bud!
Magnolias have started blooming at the Beijing International Sculpture Park. Among over 5,000 magnolia trees, some buds look just like tiny chicks —perched softly on branches, adding a touch of playfulness to the spring scene. #ChinaSeen
Infrared cameras in southwest China's Ailao Mountains have captured rare wild species, including macaques, silver pheasants and yellow-throated martens, foraging and roaming the subtropical forests. #ChinaSeen
Gold and silver tigers? Not quite – but close.
Two rare-colored Bengal tigers at Leheledu Animal Theme Park in southwest China's Chongqing are winning hearts across Chinese social media with their playful antics and striking fur colors. #ChinaSeen
Giant pandas at Chongqing Zoo are embracing the joy of spring. The adorable black-and-white residents were recently spotted happily munching on fresh bamboo, climbing trees and playfully tumbling around in the warm sunshine. #ChinaSeen
This winter, sugar-coated hawthorns wrapped in "naipi," a traditional Mongolian milk skin, are going viral on Chinese social media. The trend traces back to the grasslands of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
#ChinaSeen #ChinaAgenda2026
Since their domestication, horses have journeyed shoulder to shoulder with human civilization and remained an active presence throughout the evolution of Chinese culture. They represent not only speed and power but also an aspiring and uplifting spirit. #SpringFestival2026 #ChinaSeen
Harbin Polarland in northeastern China's Heilongjiang Province hosted a special Spring Festival "Penguins on Parade" edition on February 10, 2026. The penguins waddled through the park dressed in bright red Chinese-style outfits, packing outsized cheer to the delight of visitors. #ChinaSeen
Not sure how to enjoy a perfect snowy day? Check out how giant panda Xiao Qi Ji does it.
Rolling and running through the snow, and even striking his skillful "kung fu poses" on a tree, Xiao Qi Ji let his energy run free and made the most of his snowy playground. #ChinaSeen #winterfun #wintervibe
As the Spring Festival unfolds across China, the Miao ethnic communities in Yibin, Sichuan, add their own vibrant colors to this season of reunion and hope. #SpringFestival2026 #ChinaSeen
Spring Festival travel in China is looking a little more futuristic this year.
A robot assistant is now on duty on G41 "Xizi" high-speed train in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province.
It welcomes passengers, patrols carriages and helps make the holiday rush smoother and smarter. #Chinaseen
A 10-year-old boy and his 19-year-old sister from northwest China's Shaanxi Province are gaining attention online with their graceful and synchronized high-pole lion dance practice. #ChinaSeen
Same sunshine, different #panda poses.
From table dining to tree climbing, from laid-back lounging to snacking in a wooden ride, giant pandas at a zoo in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality turned a sunny Saturday into a delightful pose show. #ChinaSeen
The pre-dawn sky above China's northernmost city of Mohe was pictured turning into a flowing canvas of light on Tuesday, as waves of auroras rippled across the horizon. Colors shifted from emerald green to glowing pink, gracing the frozen landscape below in a surreal glow. #ChinaSeen
The 40th Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Art Festival opened in dazzling fashion on January 15, transforming the scenic area into a dreamlike ice world inspired by the classic Chinese animated film "The #MonkeyKing: Havoc in Heaven." #ChinaSeen
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Golden-red bald cypress trees were pictured on Tuesday glowing along the water in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, turning the city's lakesides into one of its most stunning landscapes of the season. #ChinaSeen
