Nam Co Lake, a blue pearl in Tibet
2011-03-16 10:00:19
With an elevation of 4,718 m and a surface area of approximately 1,920 sqkm, Nam Co is the biggest lake in the Tibet Autonomous Region and also the second largest salt lake in China.
A visit to Qinghai full of surprises and one miracle
2011-03-16 08:06:16
I was surprised to discover, however, that the Amdo Tibetan language spoken in Qinghai differed greatly from Khamba Tibetan of Yunnan. But this was only the beginning of a chain of surprises.
Jianfengling Forest Park, the most original ariel garden in Hainan
2011-03-15 09:31:13
Jianfengling National Forest Park, the largest and best-preserved tropical original forest in China, is known as the Amazon Rainforest of China. It is chosen as one of the top ten most magnificent forests in China by China National Geography Magazine in 2005.
Huge 'dragon' soars from cole flower field in SW China
2011-03-11 09:16:51
A huge rendition of the Chinese character "dragon," consisting of assorted plants, is seen at a cole flower field at Longgong scenic area in Anshun city, southwest China's Guizhou Province.
Dali Shaxi ancient town
2011-03-11 09:16:51
Shaxi Town, one of the world's 100 most endangered sites listed by the World Monuments Fund is a place where you can breathe in fresh air around-the-clock.
Gateway to the life of Rabindranath Tagore
2011-03-10 07:55:57
At the crossing of Chittaranjan Avenue - one of the main arteries cutting vertically across central Calcutta - and Dwarakanth Tagore Lane, a typically untidy and constricted tributary, stands a tacky terracotta arch. This is the gateway to Jorasanko Thakurbari (the house of Tagores of Jorasanko).
Where Guo Moruo led, literature followed
2011-03-10 07:55:57
The poet, dramatist, historian, paleographer and social activist's former home in Beijing is now a museum celebrating his life and achievements.
Where the spirit of Feng Zikai resides
2011-03-10 07:55:57
With laundry hanging over the bushes, flowers blooming in the corner and neighbors chatting in the sun, the Chang Le Cun courtyard looks much the same as other communities in downtown Shanghai.
Secret garden
2011-03-10 07:55:57
At the birthplace of renowned writer Eileen Chang (1920-95, aka Zhang Ailing), visitors can have a go at the Shanghai dialect through role-play, in scenes adopted from everyday life.
Top 10 most attractive hutongs in Beijing
2011-03-09 10:11:06
The Hutong, an old-style city alley or lane, is one of the most distinctive features and must-see attractions in Beijing. There are thousands of hutongs in the city, many of which were built during the Yuan (1206-1368), Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties.
Guilin never ceases to amaze
2011-03-09 09:43:36
The most enchanting sights in China are said to be Shanghai at night, Beijing in autumn, Chongqing in fog and Guilin in the rain.
Breath of fresh air from the usual routine
2011-03-09 09:28:56
The weekend is on its way, which usually means the set routine: going out for lunch or dinner somewhere decent, a few drinks one night, perhaps a walk around one of the popular areas like Sanlitun Village if the girlfriend fancies a spot of shopping. Sound familiar?