A paradise not too far on Gulangyu

2011-02-14 16:34:08

Before the arrival of the Rabbit year Spring Festival, I went to the coastal Gulangyu Island which is known as a paradise-like tourist attraction in east China.

The last frontiers

2011-02-13 08:26:21

As the world gets smaller and travelers roam the planet looking for fresh places to visit, the trusted adage of leaving just footprints and taking just photographs still applies.

Ancient Peking Opera theater thrives

2011-02-14 10:52:42

Want to watch an old-style Peking Opera performance? Then the Chinese capital's ancient Zhengyici Theater might be a good place to check out.

Ancient venue for new show

2011-02-13 08:25:52

The 83-year-old Gongwu Theater has seen Charlie Chaplin on its stage, and it has also seen Peking opera maestro Mei Lanfang perform.

Between the wide and narrow alleys in Chengdu

2011-02-12 10:56:24

Chengdu city, with its bestowed location in China's Sichuan Basin, the long-standing land of abundance, never lacks sources of entertainment.

Southern comfort

2011-02-12 09:50:35

Set in the heart of southwest China, Guizhou has some of China's finest scenery. It is also home to a large population of Miao people, many of who still follow their own rich cultural traditions.

'Red tourism' raises hopes

2011-02-12 07:30:34

This Spring Festival, though, the old revolutionary base in Yizhang county of Central China's Hunan province came to life, its villagers beating drums and dancing along to revolutionary songs to welcome tourists from neighboring provinces.

Good old days: folklore museum preserves Chinese traditions

2011-02-11 10:33:48

While housing a museum inside a temple may seem unusual, the Dongyue Temple has been a center of folk culture in Beijing for more than 700 years.

Lugu Lake, where the fairies live

2011-02-11 10:11:03

Located at the boundary of southwest China's Sichuan province and Yunnan province, Lugu Lake is a mysterious land with charming sceneries and a unique matriarchal culture.

Guide to journey through spice land

2011-02-11 07:47:58

Hunan province is a place where the spice of life is a life of spice, where the chili pepper fuels the fire that burns in local people's souls.

Mainland visitors travel in Taiwan during Spring Festival

2011-02-10 13:49:32

During the Spring Festival, Mainland visitors can be seen at almost every hot tourist spot in Taiwan. And the enthusiasm for Taiwan travel hasn't declined in the year since cross-Strait tour packages became available.

Making tracks in the sand for Nha Trang

2011-02-10 07:53:48

Named by travel website Expedia as a top 10 pick of winter beach destinations, and host to Miss Universe in 2008 and Miss Earth in 2010, Vietnam's premier seaside resort, Nha Trang is on the up.