Amazing Hemu Village, Xinjiang

2011-08-11 16:16:23

Located within the Kanas Lake scenic area in the north of Xinjiang, Hemu, one of the six most beautiful villages in China, is a rather primitive village.

Sunny sky brightens grassland in Tibet

2011-08-11 16:09:54

The sunny sky brightens the grassland as autumn creeps in in northern part of southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, Aug. 10, 2011.

Cosmos flowers in full blossom in east China

2011-08-11 10:57:19

Tourists take photos in cosmos flowers in Wuyuan County of east China's Jiangxi Province, Aug. 10, 2011. The 500 mu of cosmos in Wuyuan County were in full blossom recently, attracting many tourists and photographers.

Chinese tourists set to overtake U.S. visitors in NZ spending

2011-08-11 10:47:21

Tourists from China and South Korea are continuing to buoy New Zealand's tourism industry during periods of the economic downturn, the Chilean volcano ash cloud and Christchurch earthquakes.

Enjoy the Big Apple on the cheap

2011-08-11 10:42:07

It's known for its Broadway shows, designer shops and exclusive restaurants but there are plenty of things to enjoy in the Big Apple without burning a hole in your pocket.

Get off your high horse

2011-08-11 10:31:08

And enjoy Yadong in Tibet autonomous region, a picturesque county that is dwarfed by the mighty Mount Chomolhari.

Typical Japanese Kaiseki

2011-08-10 15:47:03

Kaiseki is a kind of traditional Japanese meal including several courses.

China Panoramic photo series--Ejina Banner in Inner Mongolia

2011-08-10 13:43:21

The latest photos on the China Panoramic Project feature the savage beauty of the Gobi Desert in the Ejina Banner of China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region where legendary poplar trees thrive on the endless spread of barren land.

How to beat the high costs of dialing abroad

2011-08-09 17:39:58

It's hard not to feel ripped off when you get hit with unexpected roaming charges while traveling abroad - whether they come from making phone calls or checking e-mail.

Tumen River Cultural Tourism Festival kicks off

2011-08-09 13:50:18

The seven-day Tumen River International Arts Festival kicked off in Tumen on Monday.

Road of History--Main Street of Mizhi Old Town

2011-08-08 17:45:04

The old town of Mizhi in Shaanxi province does not have a glittery appearance. With its dusty yellowish dirt road and cave residences, the town still lives under the shadow of poverty. But what Mizhi lacks in material wealth, it makes up for with its rich history.

Wudalianchi Geological Park in China's Heilongjiang

2011-08-08 17:42:47

Located in Heilongjiang province, Wudalianchi Geological Park covers an area of 1,060 square kilometers and features extensive volcanic geologic landforms. It boasts the world's most well preserved, concentrated and complete volcanic landforms.