A happy city
2012-05-03 08:56:41
The Tibet autonomous region's capital Lhasa has topped the CCTV Economic Survey's list of "China's happiest cities" for six straight years.
Tourist index tells where crowds are
2012-05-02 16:33:49
Beijing launched an hourly updated online index of crowds at major tourist sites on Sunday, the day that China's railway broke its record for the amount of passengers carried on any single day of a May Day holiday.
Cycling: a great way to explore China
2012-05-02 15:49:51
Cycling is a great way to explore China, and for many reasons. Once known as the "Bicycle Kingdom", cycling is once again back in vogue, partly inspired by environmental concerns.
Country roads take me to Yangshuo
2012-05-02 15:45:47
If there is only one place where city folks have time for, visit Yangshuo, a small rustic city surrounded by scenic mountains, rivers and caves.
Hongcun exudes ancient flavor
2012-05-02 15:32:02
For a taste of ancient China, go to Hongcun in Anhui province, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cycling in Guangzhou brings surprises
2012-05-02 15:15:27
The best way to know Guangzhou is by cycling and one will be pleasantly surprised by the offerings of this metropolitan city.
Beijing: Wheels It
2012-05-02 15:12:02
“Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live.” That’s a quote by famous American writer Mark Twain, which aptly applies to Beijing, where most of its roads have designated cycling paths. The traffic lights in the city even have bikers in mind!
Take a Bike: Harbin
2012-05-02 14:42:30
Harbin has a delightful mix of historical Chinese and modern foreign cultures - gaining it the title "Oriental Paris" or "Oriental Moscow".
Take a Bike: Dali
2012-05-02 14:11:06
Dali has many names. Among them are "Geneva of the East" and "City of Flowers", because of the city's colorful culture, breathtaking nature and gorgeous climate.
Beautiful scenery of Ha Long Vinh, Vietnam
2012-05-02 14:02:34
Ships cruise at Vinh Ha Long, a beautiful scenic spot of Vietnam, on May 1, 2012. Ha Long Vinh attracted 24,000 tourists home and abroad on April 29, according to local statistics.
36 Hours in East London
2012-05-02 13:55:08
KNOWN for its cutting-edge bars, offbeat galleries and ethnic restaurants, East London is by far the city’s trendiest area (just ask Ralph Fiennes and Keira Knightley, who both live here), crowded with shoppers during the day and clubbers at night.