Lantern Festival brings village together
2011-02-18 17:06:53
On the evening before the Lantern Festival, the residents of the Gaobeidian village, just inside Beijing's 5th ring road, gathered by the river for their own celebration of the holiday.
The long road to scholarly honor
2011-02-18 16:09:32
After a visit to the Museum of the Imperial Examination System, you will never complain about today's exams again.
Heaven's gate
2011-02-18 15:22:27
For more than 800 years there has been a famous Chinese saying: "Guilin's scenery is the best under all heaven." The idiom is not far from the mark because Guilin is easily one of China's most picturesque places to visit.
Beidahu beckons
2011-02-17 08:02:02
The morning sun sparkles through rime-covered trees in the silent wintry air, its golden rays glistening on the virgin snow that you cut through with every turn.
Bliss in the Austrian Alps
2011-02-17 08:02:02
It is still quiet, during the early-morning hours on the Schmittenhohe in Austria. Skiers and snowboarders are sipping coffee and energy drinks, before heading to the gondola lift to carry them up the mountain.
Longqing's an ice spectacle to rival Harbin
2011-02-17 08:02:02
On arriving in Beijing in August 2001, I was so desperate to cram everything in that by winter I had been to most of Beijing's famous sites, and many in the surrounding districts.
Cradle of 'Chao culture' uses its history and local flavor for international fame
2011-02-17 08:06:58
With its rich cultural heritage, traditional industries, and ocean resources, Chaozhou is on its way to becoming a modern coastal city, one that is conducive to business, sightseeing, and general living.
Huai'an: a fine place for heroes
2011-02-16 14:04:08
Located in the hinterlands of north Jiangsu province, Huai'an is a peaceful city nurtured by the Grand Canal, Huaihe River and Hongze Lake.
Wuhan: Nine new tourism projects in 2011
2011-02-16 11:06:55
At a recent Wuhan Tourism Working Conference it was stated that in 2011 construction will be commenced on nine tourism projects with total investment of 10.88 billion yuan.
Burn joss sticks of good luck to mark the Lantern Festival
2011-02-16 10:16:49
With the Lantern Festival, which falls on February 17th this year, around the corner, the curtain will come down on the half-month celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year.
Plum blossoms open to spring
2011-02-15 11:17:48
One of the four major places in China for plum blossom viewings, the blooming flowers in Meiling have drawn tourists all the way from Hong Kong and Marcau to get an early glimpse of Spring.
Day trip to Tianjin is historical journey
2011-02-15 07:53:33
With a high-speed train primed to take Beijingers in half an hour, Tianjin is a marvel of East meets West.