Couples in Han Dynasty costumes take part in a group wedding ceremony in Xi'an on May 1, 2012. Altogether 130 couples donning Chinese costumes took part in a group wedding ceremony based on Han Dynasty (206BC- AD220) traditions. Xi'an is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, having held the position under several of the most important dynasties in Chinese history, including the Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui and Tang dynasties. [Photo/Xinhua]

A tourist from Lanzhou, capital of Northwest China's Gansu province, sits at the entrance to a "space capsule". Each capsule is 2 meters long, 1 meter wide and 1.2 meters high, and is equipped with TV, wireless broadband, and a dresser.[Photo/Xinhua]