Seinfeld alumni swap roles in Broadway comedy

When Larry David was showing his old Seinfeld pal Jason Alexander the quirks of his Broadway dressing room, the discussion naturally went to the toilet.

To the pyramids

China's Belt and Road Initiative is expected to inject new life into Egypt's tourism sector.

Local rhythms and tourist sites in Old Havana

In some destinations, tourist areas are located far from the rhythms of everyday life. But visitors who wander through Old Havana - Habana Vieja, as locals call it - can't help but get a sense of how ordinary Cubans live.

US park urges common sense amid rise in bison attacks

A pamphlet drawing of a man being gored and flung into the air graphically warns tourists in Yellowstone National Park not to get too close to bison: They're wild animals and can be very dangerous.

Still a champion

Belgium's ping-pong veteran and former world No 1 Big Saive stays on court to help promote the sport in Europe

Cheap mass tourism hinders authentic experiences, explorations

I can't remember how many times I have been to Yunnan and its capital, Kunming. But my recent trip to Xishuangbanna in the southernmost part of the province is my fifth visit to the prefecture, known for its lush tropical forests and diverse populace.

Head's up

Some Chinese believe people can replenish different parts of their bodies by eating the same part of an animal.

Report debunks 5 top food myths

The Internet is awash with healthy eating advice, but you can't believe everything you read.

Duck learns new tricks

Fine-dining restaurant The Red Chamber and chef Yuan Chaoying, a Peking roast duck master, have teamed up for a new take on this traditional delicacy in China's capital. Every duck is glazed in a dark date-red color, and is presented on a hot stone plate to preserve the aroma and texture in precise slices. The pancakes used to wrap the duck are transparent but still have substance, and a tasty and healthy salad is also studded with duck meat. Apart from the traditional sauce, the restaurant provides five new sauces, including yogurt, black-pepper and plum dippings.

Ready for the next stage 

The smell of speed

Andy Green talks to Chinese fans about Bloodhound SSC, a supersonic car, with which he aims to best his own world record. Sun Yuanqing reports.

Web help for going under the knife

It is human nature to want to look your best, but for 36-year-old Jin Xing, it's a career.