Despite the fact that many people will leave the capital during the Spring Festival, there will still be lots going on for those left behind, including a brace of temple fairs that will appeal to the artistic and romantic alike.
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With a few clicks, Beijingers will be able to get an electric ticket sent to their mobile phones that will let them visit one of the capital's top 32 tourist attractions during Spring Festival.
The 2010 Winter Olympic Games start on February 12 in Canada. Here are some facts about the host city of Vancouver on Canada's Pacific coast:
A flight from freezing Beijing to a hot spring in Japan is warmly embraced by some winter travelers and Noboribetsu, a city in Hokkaido, is considered among the best.
If you want to watch one of the world's most beautiful sunsets, Sabah is the place to go.
Phuket's beach is so different from other tropical islands I've visited. The sands are all white, the sea is so clear. The whole place has a natural scent.
Phuket - the largest island in Thailand - is one of the best tropical destinations for Beijingers looking to get away from the winter and lose some of those heavy clothes.
It was a wonderful experience to relax on the Great East Sea beach in Sanya last February.
If you think Hawaii is too far away, Sanya, a booming city in Hainan province, can offer you a similar experience a lot closer to home for a lot less money.
Fishing with cormorants in Erhai Lake goes back a long time. But now, only 12 families continue this practice.
Greece is a country with a hallowed past and an at-times turbulent present. Greece offers a myriad of experiences, landscapes and activities.