Getting there

It's convenient to get to Linyi, of Shandong Province, either by plane or by train from major cities. The city is about a four-hour ride from Jinan, capital of Shandong. Located in southern part of the province, Linyi is becoming known as a tourist destination with its beautiful landscapes and wealth of cultural heritage.

War and pieces

More than 7,500 bamboo slips unearthed in an ancient tomb at the foot of the Yinque Mountain have made the city of Linyi, in East China's Shandong Province, a magnet for archaeologists and tourists.

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Eat junk, feel rubbish

LONDON: Many of us believe that taking exercise gives us a license to eat fattening foods with no adverse effects. Surely is that the whole point of physical exertion? Not so, say the experts. Any effective exercise habit must be supported by the right food.

The right fuel for your daily workout

Early birds need to pep up their blood sugar, refuel their muscles and drink around a pint of water to replenish the water lost during sleep - remember, your body has been on an eight-hour fast. "Dehydration is one of the biggest factors in morning workouts," says sports nutritionist Drew Price.

Seriously, summer really is the best time to hit the sauna

MUNICH: When it is warm and humid outside, most people dream of being able to cool off by diving into a pool of cold water. This can provide rapid relief but the exact opposite can be equally refreshing.

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He's life is a rich tapestry

He Meiying says that nature has always been an inspiration for her creations since childhood. She spends a lot of time observing the shape of leaves, the color of flowers and the manner of different animals. She weaves this deep passion for the land into sachet making, which she has dedicated herself to since she was a child.

Carmen get it: Red-hot Canadian export set to deliver

Carmen, the fiery Gypsy temptress who pushes the men in her life to the explosive limits, has always fascinated artists of many generations. She inspired Georges Bizet's most popular opera and triggered Roland Petit's 1949 production, which was specially choreographed for his beloved wife and favorite ballerina Zizi Jeanmarie.

Good vibrations

Imagine a chorus singing in the mountains, accompanied by the sounds of the wind, river and the chirping of birds and insects. Imagine a people who have lived with such music for more than 1,000 years.

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