Where to pick flowers in Shanghai
2012-10-07 14:40:50
Shanghai's birds and flowers markets are often dingy, noisy and surprisingly smelly, considering the fragrant blooms on offer.
Fuzhou's old heart beats on
2012-10-05 07:15:21
When the American coffeehouse chain Starbucks unveiled plans for a redesign of its outlet in the city of Fuzhou recently, it was clear that locals were in for a special treat.
Take photos, leave footprints
2012-10-04 07:42:18
The colors of autumn are not always red and gold, but there is a spectrum of choices for the traveler with a camera. Wang Kaihao helps identify the most picturesque sites in China for the tourist who wants to take away lasting impressions.
Toll-free roads policy results in traffic jams across China
2012-10-03 17:45:34
Heavy traffic on main expressways has ignited criticism about the government's decision to abandon the use of tolls on China's roads during the eight-day "Golden Week" holiday for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day.
Savoring Chinese micro-towns
2012-10-03 17:32:45
Most travel magazines have a standard list of must-see places in China, which include major cities. But you might be able to find some nuggets in micro-towns, which are municipalities with less than 100,000 people. The best way to appreciate them is by foot.
Road less traveled
2012-10-03 17:27:37
Tucked in a quiet alley and housed in an Indian-style Buddhist temple of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Beijing Art Museum of Stone Carvings is a little-known place in Beijing not to be missed by those interested in religious art and history.
Free ride is 'best holiday present'
2012-10-01 17:03:21
decided to drive with my husband to Hunan province to see my son, who studies in the provincial capital Changsha.
Where locals go
2012-10-01 17:01:18
Tianjin and Chengdu are good choices if you want to spend the National Day holiday exploring the lesser-known yet charming parts of the country.
Freedom of road
2012-10-01 16:55:10
Zhang Ping has been bitten by the travel bug and is taking advantage of the longer-than-usual National Day holiday to take a tour.
Where locals go
2012-10-01 09:48:27
Tianjin and Chengdu are good choices if you want to spend the National Day holiday exploring the lesser-known yet charming parts of the country.
Cruise along
2012-09-30 08:09:16
With a number of regions in China scrapping toll charges on highways during one of the longest-ever National Day holiday, driving is perhaps the best way to see the country. Here are some suggested routes.
Climb, play and pray: Mount Taishan
2012-09-29 14:48:54
According to many ancient Chinese creation myths, Taishan was the point from which the world originated.