From ancient courtyard homes to repurposed industrial hubs, China’s urban landscapes are rewriting the playbook on preserving history while embracing modernity. 🏛️ In our latest Housed in Tradition series, CGTN’s Qi Jie explores how iconic cities like Beijing and Xi’an are balancing heritage conservation with 21st-century innovation.
Meet the architects, artisans, and everyday heroes breathing new life into centuries-old structures: A Beijing hutong resident transforming her family courtyard into a community art space ☕📚, Shanghai designers converting 1930s warehouses into eco-friendly coworking hubs 💻🌱, and Suzhou craftsmen using AI to replicate traditional wood joinery techniques. 🪚🤖
“These buildings are like grandparents,” says one Guangzhou renovator. “They’ve witnessed revolutions and reforms—now they’re learning TikTok dances!” 💃📱 The series highlights surprising collabs between tech startups and heritage protectors, proving that tradition isn’t just preserved—it’s remixed. 🎶
Catch the full cultural journey on The Vibe—where history meets holograms and tea ceremonies get blockchain upgrades. 🍵⛓️
