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New deal for commercial flights over the Great Wall

Want to witness the beauty of the Great Wall but don't fancy the sharp inclines and bustling tour groups? Sightseers can rise above the crowds and get a bird's eye view of the Badaling section by taking a spin with Capital Helicopter on a single-engine, six-seat AS350B3 Squirrel helicopter.

Old train tickets and the memory of yesteryear

Train miniatures, commemorative coins, first day covers and especially the old tickets of the Beijing to Shanghai rail route are selling fast and furious as the new high-speed trains start their runs.

'Hometowns' battle to claim their celebrities

As Li Na ended her campaign in France to become Asia's first Grand Slam singles winner, another battle commenced at home.

Equestrian enthusiasts advocate riding horses to work

China's equestrian enthusiasts have launched a campaign of riding horses to work to promote a more environmentally friendly means of transportation for the nation's commuters.

Huge market potential in smoking cessation

If all smokers began seeking professional help in their struggle to quit smoking, China could find itself with a burgeoning new market, according to Xiao Dan, director of the hospital's smoking cessation clinic.

Palace Museum faces funds demand

China's Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, has been urged to disclose its accounts book, following a string of scandals which stirred comments that the operation of the former imperial home was still "forbidden to the public".

French students selling crepes flee city inspectors

Two French students studying at Tongji University in Shanghai selling crepes at the university gate fled when city inspectors arrived.

Tsinghua building name incurs debates

China's prestigious Tsinghua University has triggered heated debates one month after its 100th anniversary of founding as it has named one teaching building after a well-known clothes brand.

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Qing palace sale attracts State companies' interest

A courtyard house next to Beihai Park that was once part of a Qing dynasty palace is being advertised online for 420 million yuan and attracting the interest of State-owned enterprises.

New deal for commercial flights over the Great Wall

Old train tickets and the memory of yesteryear

'Hometowns' battle to claim their celebrities

Equestrian enthusiasts advocate riding horses to work

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