Chinese farmers benefit from blossoming rural tourism

2012-04-12 15:22:00

Ten years ago, Qiu Wuquan could barely feed his family by working as a tea and rice farmer in his hometown of Wuyuan, a place known today as "the most beautiful countryside" in China.

Creating a song and dance for tourists

2012-04-12 14:55:12

While Longli completely preserves a Han lifestyle, surrounding areas in southeastern Guizhou are known for their Miao and Dong culture.

Kite festival to take off at Weifang

2012-04-12 10:28:04

The 29th Weifang International Kite Festival will kick off on April 17 in Shandong province's Weifang, known as the "city of kites" in China.

Yellow River’s beautiful scenery in Tangke

2012-04-11 16:31:58

Tangke, located in northwestern plateau of Sichuan province, is the administrative name of Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture.

Going for a song at Zhihua Temple

2012-04-11 15:20:05

As you walk further and further into Lumicang Hutong, a busy little alleyway filled with fruit vendors, the more you doubt that one of the best preserved Ming dynasty Buddhist temples could be in the vicinity.

Wonderland: China's Xisha Islands

2012-04-11 14:40:08

Take a look at the wonderland: China's Xisha Islands.

Stone village built with basalt in Ninghai

2012-04-11 14:20:50

As most of the houses and roads in Xujiashan village was built with the basalt, it is also known as the stone village.

Expats rank Chinese cities

2012-04-11 14:04:26

The results of the "2011 Amazing China- The Most Attractive Chinese Cities for Foreigners" survey are released.

Traditional Muslim weddings with a twist

2012-04-11 10:39:12

Opting for an Islamic wedding has become a favored choice for many urban Muslims in China.

Dance gets festival moving

2012-04-10 09:06:32

A group of dancers perform at the opening ceremony of a cultural festival in Shche county, the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on April 8, 2012.

Spring scenery of Hongcun, China's Anhui

2012-04-10 08:54:50

Tourists appreciate the scenery of Hongcun, east China's Anhui province, April 8, 2012.

Guangxi touts new tourism routes in Russia

2012-04-10 08:52:59

China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region is offering three new special tourism routes for Russian visitors to better understand the local culture, a Chinese official said Monday.