City renowned for long silk tradition
2012-08-24 14:01:23
As the capital of the Qi state for more than 800 years during the Western Zhou Dynasty and Warring States Period, Zibo has long been an important silk and textile production center in northern China.
Spirits lifted by Qingdao festivals
2012-08-23 10:36:17
'You've come at the right time," says the taxi driver who picks me up from the airport in Qingdao.
Imitation is flattering
2012-08-23 09:34:43
For Huang Zuxiang, Volga Manor is a tribute to his fond memories of Harbin, where he has lived for 60 years.
An exotic experience
2012-08-23 09:33:41
Harbin's Volga Manor epitomizes all things Russian, including the city's own Russian heritage, which, in real life, has mostly vanished.
Summer Garden Party held in the DRC
2012-08-22 09:36:22
The Third Annual Summer Garden Party was held in the Diplomatic Residence Compound of Beijing on Aug 18.
3rd China-Russia Cultural Festival kicks off
2012-08-21 14:50:20
Russian dancers perform during the third China-Russia Cultural Festival in Heihe, northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Aug 19, 2012.
Costumes in ethnic fashion festival in China
2012-08-21 14:17:50
Russian models present costumes of ethnic style during an ethnic fashion festival in Erenhot, north China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region.
Animal farm
2012-08-20 17:26:31
Before the kids head back to school, take them to see blooming trumpet vines, lilies and Hong Kong's own bauhinia in all their various forms.
Real Tibetan, not reel Tibetan is what really matters
2012-08-20 14:51:06
Baima Dorji set up the Songtsam Lodges "because he really wanted to express Tibetan culture".
Top of the world view
2012-08-20 14:40:41
Ellie Buchdahl goes on adventure in Shangri-La and finds that comfort and quirky charm are just some of the attractions offered by the luxury lodges there.
Funny about that hutong
2012-08-20 13:20:21
Prophets, prostitutes and spies are all in a day's work as a comic tour guide combines improv with Chinese history. Learn about the flashes of history - and humor.