Stories from Hulunbuir · China

Hulun Lake, Inner Mongolia's largest lake, has entered its full thawing period as temperatures rise.

Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, hosted a winter music festival that attracted nearly 30,000 visitors daily during the holiday period. Handmade woven bananas are also being created, incorporating images of kites, butterflies, zodiac animals, and daily items, miniaturized for use on bags, phones, and clothing. Nanjing paper-cutting uses dynamic lines to leave a lasting mark. Saltwater fish, a local specialty, requires 16 processes and 72 hours to prepare. Core stores see daily foot traffic of around 3,000 on weekdays, exceeding 7,000 on weekends and reaching over 10,000 on holidays. The festival aims to showcase Nanjing's cultural heritage and culinary delights. Local artisans are integrating traditional crafts like Nanjing paper-cutting and lantern making into modern lifestyle products such as home decor and apparel to appeal to younger demographics.