Chongyang Festival, celebrating China's elderly
2013-10-14 15:00:03
The Double Ninth Festival, or Chongyang Festival, the first legal Chinese festival for the elderly, falls on Oct 13.
The game's afoot
2013-10-14 00:24:10
London-based shoe designer Rupert Sanderson has managed to keep his 12-year-old eponymous label profitable while maintaining creativity. He describes his business as "a cross between art and commerce".
The genius of Da Vinci on display
2013-10-13 08:27:37
Leonardo da Vinci is best known in China as an artist for his masterpiece Mona Lisa, but an exhibition at the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum shows he is also a genius in math, mechanics, biology, astronomy and many other domains.
What does paradise smell like?
2013-10-11 23:47:51
It is that subtle signature that snds out signals that you are about to sit in the lap of luxury, and the first volley fired in a full sensory attack. Xu Junqian looks at the lengths some hotels go to, to capture your imagination and loyalty.
It's not thought, but cash, that counts
2013-10-12 07:11:54
A crucial part of a modern Chinese wedding obliges guests to hand over money.If you receive a dozen wedding invitations, you may not count your blessings.
Elders celebrate Chongyang Festival in China
2013-10-12 09:50:31
The Double Ninth Festival, or Chongyang Festival, the first legal Chinese festival for the elders, falls on Oct 13.
Religions coexist in villages
2013-10-05 07:36:47
In the ancient town of Yanjing, Catholicism and Tibetan Buddhism literally stand face to face.
Virtual learning broadens horizon
2013-10-02 11:29:14
Online courses are getting increasingly popular, Zhang Yue explores their growing appeal in China.
Portrait of an amateur Waltz dancer
2013-10-02 11:01:02
After a hard day's work,the 43-year-old construction worker takes a shower, changes clothes and arrives at a dancing club near the city's west bus station.
Tales of two countries
2013-09-30 23:31:07
Dai Sijie is like a bridge. He connects the medium of literature with that of film; and at the same time he links up the world of China, where he was born and grew up, with that of France, where he attained fame, as both a novelist and a film director.
Dashilar set for a makeover
2013-09-27 15:35:05
An elderly man sips tea in front of his courtyard gate in the Dashilar area near several birds in cages. Such birds are popular pets for old Beijingers.
Outdoor attraction
2013-09-27 01:54:51
To prevent Beijing National Stadium from becoming a white elephant after successfully hosting the 2008 Olympic Games, it is being used as an entertainment venue.