Spirit of joy

2011-07-20 10:25:13

Tibetans celebrate the 60th anniversary of the region's peaceful liberation with a grand parade in front of Potala Palace on Tuesday, attracting more than 20,000 people.

Torch Festival celebrated

2011-07-19 14:51:51

The Torch Festival falls on the 24th day of the sixth Chinese lunar month in Butuo County.

Amazing landscape of Heixiazi Island, NE China

2011-07-19 14:01:56

The Chinese part of the Heixiazi Island, a border island that links China and Russia, will be open to tourists on Wednesday on a trial basis.

Arshatu Stone Forest in Inner Mongolia

2011-07-19 13:40:22

The towering and savage-looking Arshatu Stone Forest strikes a strong contrast with its surroundings of mild green vegetation in Chifeng city.

Enjoy a feast of jazz while tasting world's best beers

2011-07-19 11:31:51

Beijing shopping mall Solana has launched its 2011 Jazz Beer Festival, which offers a special combination of jazz performances, beers, snacks and bazaars.

Romance of the revolution

2011-07-19 11:30:23

Touched by Edgar Snow's celebrated 1937 book, a young entrepreneur spends 70,000 yuan over four months visiting places associated with the Red Army.

Night spectacle in Japan

2011-07-19 11:09:27

More than 10,000 candles were lit at a park in Tokyo to celebrate "Sea's Day", a traditional Japanese holiday, on July 18, 2011.

Typical products in Lijiang

2011-07-18 17:57:42

Chinese Calligraphy is a brush art which is unique to Asian cultures. The four main disciplines of the cultured scholars of China include Shu (Calligraphy), Hua (painting), Qin (a string musical instrument) and Qi (a strategic board game).

Transportation in Lijiang

2011-07-18 17:02:45

Renting a bicycle: it is most convenient to travel by foot or bicycle in the old quarter. Bicycles can be rented at Sifang Street and the prices vary from 15 yuan to 80 yuan per day based on their quality.

Lovely lotus blooms blanket park ponds

2011-07-18 15:52:10

The lotus blooms are at their best in midsummer.

Site of Xanadu opens to visitors

2011-07-18 15:48:10

The Site of Xanadu officially opened to visitors on July 15. The State Council approved to include the Site of Xanadu as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2012.

Two way talks at One Way Street

2011-07-18 15:43:25

One Way Street Library has given new meaning to the phrase "public communication."