City guide

2011-10-09 08:01:07

Young artist Sterling Ruby presents his first solo exhibit of sculptures and installations entitled "Vampire" in China.

She rides the train of life with help

2011-10-07 16:39:37

When almost the entire nation enjoys national holidays, crew members on trains slog it out to help passengers travel comfortably.

Little lamb, who made thee?

2011-10-08 08:04:33

Mutton is a favorite meat from Urumqi to Beijing, and this tender morsel is a prime choice for gourmet diners.

Race for beauty's bounty

2011-10-07 11:37:19

Beauty pageants were once taboo, but they are now being embraced as a way to attract attention to local charm.

Hunt for red October

2011-10-07 10:17:53

Autumn is the golden time to travel across China's beautifully colored landscapes.

Old school

2011-10-07 10:16:19

The Double Ninth Festival is a special day of respect for chinese seniors.

'Family' has a pig inside a house

2011-10-07 10:16:19

The character 家 (jia) first appeared over 3,000 years ago on Shang Dynasty (c.16th century-11th century BC) bronzes.

Learning from the lessons of history

2011-10-06 08:03:32

A 20-year-old docent gains a deeper understanding of life through her work at Xi'an Museum in Shaanxi province.

Man finds meaning as a nurse

2011-10-06 08:03:03

Calmness and strength held at emergencies prove helpful for patients

A hobby sealed with a kiss

2011-10-06 08:03:03

SHANGHAI - For many people, particularly younger generations, the love letter is a tool of the past, an outdated form of communication that is read about only in Jane Austen novels.

A life behind the lens

2011-10-05 11:15:07

Chen Zhongyuan fell in love with photography when he was a young boy. Smitten, the 56-year-old has watched the technology advance far beyond his wildest childhood dreams.

Milliner's crossing

2011-09-30 11:47:37

Dutch-American finds her niche in the relatively unknown profession of hat making in China.