Travel

Chills and thrills

Chongli county near Beijing is gaining a reputation among a growing number of avid Chinese skiers who know their slopes.

Valentine

For lovers who adore sweets

Westin Beijing Financial Street's Prego Italian restaurant is offering a Valentine's Day set menu with gastronomic delights, wines and champagne.

Mass ice wedding in Harbin

Couples attend a group wedding ceremony as part of the 28th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin, Heilongjiang province January 6.

 

Harbin Ice and Snow Happy Valley

'City of ice' shines in frigid winter with snow sculptures

Siberian tigers receive increased visitors

Heilongjiang

Ice sculpture competition in Harbin

Carvers work on their ice sculpture pieces at the 26th Harbin International Ice Sculpture Competition in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, Jan 7, 2012.

Tourists have fun at Volga Manor

Tourists have fun at Volga Manor, a tourist resort in Harbin, Heilongjiang province. The Volga Manor attracts lots of tourists with the unique Russian style buildings and snow sceneries.

 

Russian winter swimmers perform in Harbin

This guy's a real mensch

Seeds of sweet fragrance

Food

Demand for organic food sprouts up at Spring Festival

Organic food products have become more popular as New Year gifts as the Chinese are paying more attention to health and food safety.

Vegetarian

Sunao: Zen and the art of vegan

To show their appreciation for a gentle, candid and sincere attitude, the owners of Sunao named their restaurant for the frequently used Japanese word to describe the outlook.

Matching the beauty of their locations

Rippon vineyard on the edge of Lake Wanaka on New Zealand's south island must be one of the most photographed wineries in the world.

 

What goes in must come out

Captivating cuisines

Demand for organic food sprouts up at Spring Festival

Wine review

Why grand cru deserves great ado

Wines from Alsace in eastern France are not well known in China, and that is a pity because white wines from this region pair superbly with a wide range of Chinese food.

Marinated meats worth flying for

Classic braised meats that are cooked long and slow and with a secret blend of spices can result in a magical alchemy of good taste.

 

Hot Stone BBQ

Indoor fair of gustatory delights

New year brings new menus

Heritage

Stitches in time

Raising the image of folk art

A farmer-artist in Henan has created a new folk art, cloth sculpture, which is based on traditional cloth painting but has raised patterned surfaces.

From Inner Mongolia to New York

The clear, young voices of the grasslands of northern China will ring out in New York's Lincoln Center of the Performing Arts on Jan 24 when the Quintessenso Children's Choir takes the stage.

More than its worth

Long Wen believes his investment in a museum in Yunnan province's remote Xinzhuang village is worth more than the paper it's printed on.

Art

Life in motion

Violin knows no borders

A young Ukrainian with a passion for music stays connected with the world from his home in China.

No encore for D-22

The indie rock venue opened nearly six years ago with high expectations but closed to general indifference. Mu Qian asks 'why?'

A master class from China's dancers

Tibetan folk dances, traditional Mongolian themes and dances inspired by classic figures from history and literature were onstage at the National Center for the Performing Arts' Gala.

Sponsored Feature

Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival

Special coverage of The 28th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival.

 

Christmas tree lighting at St. Regis

The St. Regis Beijing welcomed the holiday season with their 13th Annual Christmas.

China Travel Guide

X-Ray


Enter the dragon

China's standing in the world is not shaped by the dragon, which in itself can evolve into any artistic manifestations artists see fit.

Best China Hotel Deal


Hot Stone BBQ

In winter there is no better way to warm things up than to grill your own BBQ meats. At Red Orange , buffet dinner comes with DIY BBQ on hot stones at your table.

Enjoy Valentine's Day at Café Swiss

Café Swiss is setting the stage for an unforgettable romantic Valentine’s evening at Swissôtel Beijing!

Show your love at Café on the C6

Celebrate this Valentine’s Day at Café on the 6th with a five course menu specially designed by Executive Chef Robert Gynne who sincerely invites you to share his creations with your loved one!

Finely French

Jaan restaurant of Raffles Beijing Hotel serves up some of the best and most authentic French dishes in Beijing.

Beautiful Tour

Fried cod with saffron sauce

Chef Paul Zhu of Danieli's restaurant at The St.Regis Beijing shares his recipe of fried cod with saffron sauce.

Hot Pot Column

Gift of giving is one click away

As the Chinese New Year draws near, I am getting anxious: What gifts should I take to my hometown of Jiaxing, Zhejiang province?

Books

From absurdity to reality

Author Bi Feiyu says his storytelling has now moved from the fantastical to the literal.