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.