A dental experience that makes me smile

2012-01-31 08:00:29

For the first time in almost two and a half years in China, I recently went to a dentist.

Bottled up passion

2012-01-31 08:00:29

A perfume container collector believes love and fate fuel his obsession.

Cold comfort when it comes to the sneezes

2012-01-31 08:00:29

The passenger two rows in front of me craned his neck and flashed me the "drop dead" stare, and with that I clinched the most hated person title on the 14-hour flight to Shanghai.

Sunao: Zen and the art of vegan

2012-01-26 09:34:38

To show their appreciation for a gentle, candid and sincere attitude, the owners of Sunao named their restaurant for the frequently used Japanese word to describe the outlook.

Captivating cuisines

2012-01-26 09:29:01

Memorable meals from the past year suggest a dining extravaganza for the Year of the Dragon.

Demand for organic food sprouts up at Spring Festival

2012-01-26 09:10:39

Organic food products have become popular New Year gifts as the Chinese are paying more attention to health and food safety.

Picture this: Friends forever

2012-01-26 09:52:04

Eight women from a small town in Zhejiang province's Wenzhou city have set a world record with their strong friendship and a simple vow.

Enter the dragon

2012-01-21 10:29:51

China's standing in the world is not shaped by the dragon, which in itself can evolve into any artistic manifestations artists see fit.

Feasting on black gold

2012-01-21 07:50:42

They are tiny black chunks that are, frankly, not the most immediately attractive morsels.

Indoor fair of gustatory delights

2012-01-21 10:54:28

Among the most festive events in Beijing for Spring Festival are its temple fairs, of which are the biggest held at Ditan Park, Longtan Park, Chaoyang Park and Qianmen Pedestrian Street.

New year brings new menus

2012-01-21 10:49:53

Many Chinese restaurants are ringing in the Chinese New Year with new menus and promotions.

World's tallest ride opens in Guangzhou

2012-01-19 13:27:37

The world's tallest ride, at a staggering 484 meters high with a 30 meter drop at 80 km per hour, opens to the public in Guangzhou.