Mongolia without a yurt

2012-11-12 10:42:57

The planet's most sparsely populated country is a land of contrasts, offering untold mineral wealth, smart new hotels and warm hospitality, but lacking the elegance of some other Asian countries.

Singles' Day promotions draw in shoppers

2012-11-12 10:33:32

Nicholas Qiu, a salesman in Qingdao, Shandong province, does not usually count himself as a diehard online shopper, but he was on Sunday.

Happy villages

2012-11-12 10:22:42

Hainan's provincial capital has transformed itself in the past two decades and the villages of Meishe and Xinghui are shining examples of this change.

Idyllic lives exposed

2012-11-12 09:40:08

The beautiful, diverse landscapes and the hospitality of the locals and their charming lifestyles are just some of the reasons why the 59-year-old Kirmo Wilen, keeps going back.

Departure gate

2012-11-11 11:26:13

Your passport to the latest destinations and airline promotions.

Airline news and deals

2012-11-11 11:21:34

The company will offer a bonus round-trip ticket from Beijing to Amsterdam for as little as low as 990 yuan ($159).

Mongolia without a yurt

2012-11-11 11:12:57

The planet's most sparsely populated country is a land of contrasts, reports Lee Hannon.

We're just cruisin'

2012-11-09 10:06:12

Those who want to take in the natural beauty of China's cities most often make use of aircraft, buses, cars and feet. But there is another way, one that is more tried and tested than most of the others: boats. If you choose this means of transport to see China, you can be sure you will have a willing and ready traveling companion in the spirit of China's ancient poets, many of whom wrote paeans to nature as they journeyed across, down or up the country's lakes, rivers and canals.

Famous scenic areas in Bengbu

2012-11-09 15:36:20

Famous scenic areas in Bengbu

Migratory swans spend winter in Pinglu, N China

2012-11-09 15:32:37

Swans frolic on a lake at Yellow River Wetland in Pinglu county, north China's Shanxi province, Nov 8, 2012.

Breathtaking night scene of China

2012-11-09 14:47:09

Breathtaking night scene of China

Taiwan issues guidelines for mainland tourist shoppers

2012-11-09 10:04:29

Local authorities in Taiwan issued guidelines on Thursday to improve the shopping environment for mainland tourists traveling to the island.