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South China Morning Post
5 days ago
- South China Morning Post
Will China's ‘emergent' jobs help its youths find stable work?
The city of Xian in western China – renowned as the country's ancient capital and home of the Terracotta Army – has long been a prime destination for tourists from home and abroad. But Chang Youli, a stylist of traditional Chinese clothing (hanfu) based in the city, has noticed many people are joining her trade to cater to a particular type of traveller. 'Thanks to government promotions, the tourism industry here has grown, and more people are coming to experience hanfu,' said Chang, who now runs her own make-up studio. 'It has inevitably led to more competition, but it also helps more people know about our culture.' The elaborate costumes, typically donned for photoshoots at scenic or historical points of interest, have exploded in popularity in tandem with calls from the government to embrace traditional culture as a means of expressing national confidence. Tourists visiting Xian's city wall or other heritage sites often spend half a day or more dressing up, applying make-up and posing with notable landmarks. A cottage industry has developed to meet this new demand, employing costumiers, make-up artists and photographers – with some enterprising minds packaging these services together for an all-in-one experience. Roughly 306 million trips were made to the city last year, generating tourism income of 376 billion yuan, a year-on-year growth of 10.3 per cent and 12.3 per cent, respectively.
Scottish Sun
13-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Moment idiot tourist SHATTERS crystal-studded ‘Van Gogh' chair after sitting on it as pal took a photo
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the embarrassing moment a man sits down on a crystal-studded 'Van Gogh' chair for a picture - only for it to buckle beneath him. The two senseless visitors caused "serious damage" to the valuable artwork, the Italian art gallery revealed. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Aman and woman can be seen waiting for security to leave the room at Maffei Palace in Verona Credit: Facebook 2 The chair instantly breaks apart, with the man left reaching his arms back towards the walls for support Credit: Facebook The chair, designed by Italian artist Nicola Bolla, is adorned with hundreds of Swarovski crystals making it "extremely fragile and delicate", according to local media. In the shocking CCTV footage, a man and woman can be seen waiting for security to leave the room at Maffei Palace in Verona, before posing for the snap that ended in disaster. The two senseless visitors caused "serious damage" to the valuable artwork While the woman appears to hover over the chair to avoid placing her weight on it, the man daringly decides to take a seat. The chair instantly breaks apart, with the man left reaching his arms back towards the walls for support. The pair then surreptitiously scurry out of the room, leaving the artwork in a crooked state. Following the incident, the museum released a statement on its social media accounts. Shock moment tourist jumps railing and plunges 18ft into Terracotta Army pit before smashing two priceless statues It read: "Every museum's nightmare has become reality, even in Palazzo Maffei. "Waiting for the surveillance officers to come out, some visitors took an "in effect" photo. "The result? An irresponsible gesture caused serious damage to Nicola Bolla's "Van Gogh" chair, a very delicate work, covered entirely with hundreds of Swarovski crystals." The museum explained that thanks to "restorers who did a fantastic job", along with Italian law enforcement, "the piece is shining once again". It added: "We are sharing this episode not only for the sake of reporting, but to start a real campaign to raise awareness about the value of art and the respect it deserves. "A heartfelt thank you goes to the police, our security department and the restaurateurs, whose valuable work allowed the recovery of the work. "And a special thank you to all of you who walk through the museum halls every day with care, attention and wonder. "Because art is not just for seeing. It is to be loved. It is to be protected." It comes as a tourist recently smashed two priceless statues after jumping a railing around the Terracotta Army in the Chinese city of Xi'An.
The Irish Sun
13-06-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Moment idiot tourist SHATTERS crystal-studded ‘Van Gogh' chair after sitting on it as pal took a photo
THIS is the embarrassing moment a man sits down on a crystal-studded 'Van Gogh' chair for a picture - only for it to buckle beneath him. The two senseless visitors caused "serious damage" to the valuable artwork, the Italian art gallery revealed. 2 Aman and woman can be seen waiting for security to leave the room at Maffei Palace in Verona Credit: Facebook 2 The chair instantly breaks apart, with the man left reaching his arms back towards the walls for support Credit: Facebook The chair, designed by Italian artist Nicola Bolla, is adorned with hundreds of Swarovski crystals making it "extremely fragile and delicate", according to local media. In the shocking CCTV footage, a man and woman can be seen waiting for security to leave the room at Maffei Palace in Verona, before posing for the snap that ended in disaster. The two senseless visitors caused "serious damage" to the valuable artwork While the woman appears to hover over the chair to avoid placing her weight on it, the man daringly decides to take a seat. The chair instantly breaks apart, with the man left reaching his arms back towards the walls for support. The pair then surreptitiously scurry out of the room, leaving the artwork in a crooked state. Following the incident, the museum released a statement on its social media accounts. Shock moment tourist jumps railing and plunges 18ft into Terracotta Army pit before smashing two priceless statues It read: "Every museum's nightmare has become reality, even in Palazzo Maffei. Most read in The US Sun "Waiting for the surveillance officers to come out, some visitors took an "in effect" photo. "The result? An irresponsible gesture caused serious damage to Nicola Bolla's "Van Gogh" chair, a very delicate work, covered entirely with hundreds of Swarovski crystals." The museum explained that thanks to "restorers who did a fantastic job", along with Italian law enforcement, "the piece is shining once again". It added: "We are sharing this episode not only for the sake of reporting, but to start a real campaign to raise awareness about the value of art and the respect it deserves. "A heartfelt thank you goes to the police, our security department and the restaurateurs, whose valuable work allowed the recovery of the work. "And a special thank you to all of you who walk through the museum halls every day with care, attention and wonder. "Because art is not just for seeing. It is to be loved. It is to be protected." It comes as a
South China Morning Post
10-06-2025
- South China Morning Post
Did China's first emperor send expedition west in quest for ‘elixir of life'?
History records the Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang as sending the alchemist Xu Fu eastwards towards Japan on a quest for the elixir of immortality. However, the ancient texts make no mention of any similar expedition heading west. But according to a state media report, findings by Chinese archaeologists suggest that a western expedition for the 'elixir of life' may indeed have been launched during the reign of Qin Shi Huang. Qin Shi Huang, or the ' first emperor of China ', was so named because he was the first ruler to unify the various warring states into a single empire in the late third century BC. He commissioned the Terracotta Army – a huge collection of life-size clay soldiers, chariots and horses that was buried with him to protect him in the afterlife and symbolise his enduring power – which is now a world-famous tourist attraction. The June 8 report in Guangming Daily refers to a 37-character cliff inscription high on the Tibetan Plateau, near Zhaling Lake in Qinghai province. It was discovered in 2020 by Chinese archaeologists conducting field research on the northern shore of the lake, the report said. Carved in a distinctive Qin dynasty script, the inscription is believed to chronicle a state-sponsored mission travelling westwards towards the mythical Mount Kunlun during the 'emperor's 26th year', or 221 BC, explicitly seeking the 'elixir of life'. The discovery has been hailed in some quarters as potentially rewriting history. But leading scholars have reacted with fierce scepticism, questioning the claim's authenticity and viability while reigniting ancient debates about Kunlun's true location and fuelling accusations of potential forgery.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
'Mentally Ill' Tourist Breached Museum, Damaged Ancient Relics
A local tourist apparently suffering from a 'mental illness' caused chaos and destruction at the Terracotta Army Museum in X'ian, China, damaging several ancient statues of a Chinese ruler, Ancient Origins Terracotta Army statues were commissioned by emperor Qin Shi around 210 B.C. so that he could take with him an army to the afterlife. The army is composed of about 8,000 individual warriors, horses, chariots, entertainers, and officials, each of them designed with specific facial features and hand-painted in a variety of colors. Several statues were even provided with bronze weapons, an indication that their presence was not just ceremonial and that they would be doing battle for their emperor in the suspect, a 30-year-old man identified only as Sun, was reportedly visiting the museum when he scaled a fence and protective net, dropping into an 18-foot trench known as Pit No. 3 which contained two statues of Terracotta warriors. He apparently smashed several statues before security officials intervened and placed the suspect under arrest. Video taken of the aftermath shows the statues shattered on the later said they believe Sun suffers from a 'mental illness,' adding that the matter is still under investigation. At this time, the museum is still open to the public, though the affected statues have been removed. However, the incident has raised questions regarding the Terracotta Army Museum's safety protocols. Museum officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Men's Journal.'Mentally Ill' Tourist Breached Museum, Damaged Ancient Relics first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 9, 2025
