The Fengkai National Geopark in South China's Guangdong Province received an unprecedented number of visitors during the May Day Golden Week this year, the county's tourism bureau said.
Yuntai Mountain in Central China's Henan Province created a landmark by being named National 5A Scenic Spot, after becoming a world geopark in 2004.
The 5A Scenic Spot, a title awarded by the National Tourism Administration, marks the highest national standard for scenic spots in the country at present, with demanding requirements for infrastructure and service.
"I had seen pictures of the beautiful wonderland before I came here; However, the view is even more enticing than the pictures," said Dr Tim Upson from the Cambridge University Botanic Garden, who visited the Shennongjia Precious Botanical Reserve Garden in late April. "I wish I could stay here for a few more days."
What can you fit in two hours waiting for a train? How about a tussle with a little old man and his mule? Maybe a succulent cow head for lunch? Or you can always crash a wedding. What a way to end a weekend coastal escape.
Summer is the busiest season in Singapore, one of Asia's most popular tourism hubs. For those interested in what's hot in the arts scene it is also high time to make the annual exodus for the Singapore Arts Festival.
One of the great joys of going to another country is the opportunity to do things one wouldn't normally do. In China, trying out for a male modelling career was one such opportunity. My story began when a Chinese lady came up to me and asked if I would like to audition for a Heineken commercial. She said I had to have some tennis ability. Although I had never played tennis, I've watched a fair bit on TV, so I agreed to give it a try.
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