Tucked away in a corner of southwestern China noted for its idyllic scenery and diverse ethnic culture, Moutai is as much an intrinsic part of the identity of Guizhou as the province's beautiful green landscapes. In fact, the rich and fertile ecosystem is the reason for the existence of Moutai, China's legendary liquor, which can trace its roots as far back as 135 BC.
Distiller looking to protect the environment and help the local community as it prospers, Riazat Butt reports.
With a collection of 5,759 varieties of spirits in 67 categories, Guinness World Records recognized Ning Fenglian in 2013 for "collecting the largest number of Chinese alcoholic beverages".
Every winter, millions of tourists from around the world travel to China's Hainan province to enjoy the sunshine, the fresh ocean breezes and pristine beaches.
A key Pearl River Delta industrial city, Dongguan, Guangdong province, hosted more than 10,000 people for a long-distance run on Monday as a prelude to the opening of the 2015 Vivo BWF Sudirman Cup for the World Mixed Team Championships.
A visit to Maotai town in Guizhou province, the home of China's iconic Moutai baijiu, or white spirit, took me back to a visit I made with my father to the distillery of Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey, a famous brand produced in the southeastern United States.
When Chinese President Xi Jinping launched the anti-graft and austerity campaign in December 2012, analysts warned about the negative side effects that the initiative would have on the economy, as companies that catered for big spenders were bound to feel the pinch.
The classical gardens of Suzhou, Jiangsu province, which were former private estates, represent the highest level of China's traditional gardening and have set a benchmark for Chinese classical garden design.
A city with a history of 2,500 years and a noted economic boomtown of today's China, Suzhou has much that is unique to offer tourists.
Ten tourists from Shandong province were the first to experience a new travel butler service recently in Suzhou. During their three-day stay, their "butlers" helped them book travel tickets, hotel rooms and restaurants and accompanied them to tourism spots as travel guides.
In a time when it's common to hear about an "inevitable" conflict of interest between industry and the environment, one internationally known State-owned company has bucked the trend by staying true to its traditions and ensuring that its growth goes paired with measures to protect Mother Nature.
The long history of Hunan province in Central China has left the region with many relic items and sites.
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