Paragons of pleasure

2013-10-01 09:47:30

Off the beaten track, take a break this fall to explore three hidden gems that the vast expanse of China has to offer.

A neighborhood of barbershops, studios and bars

2013-09-29 07:28:01

The semi-industrial no man's land between Montreal's Mile End and Parc Extension neighborhoods is home to abandoned, graffitied textile factories, food processing plants and repair shops. With the garment workers gone, it's been largely neglected by most except studio-seeking artists.

10th Shanghai Tourism Festival kicks off

2013-09-30 09:12:40

Fireworks are seen during the 10th Shanghai Tourism Festival in Shanghai.

Airline news and deals

2013-09-29 07:28:01

Air China has partnered with the Canadian Tourism Commission to offer special tickets and a travel package from Beijing to Vancouver for the National Day holiday.

Montreal, a port of call

2013-09-29 07:28:01

The best way to discover Montreal is to participate in some of its multitudinous and eclectic festivals.

Hotel roundup

2013-09-28 09:51:30

Singapore's emeritus senior minister Goh Chok Tong is warmly welcomed by Jan Buttgen, general manager of the Grand Millennium Beijing upon his arrival.

Living museum of beautiful woods

2013-09-28 09:36:42

Deep in the Beijing suburb of Shunyi is a tiny boutique hotel with a pedigreed collection that many museums would kill for.

Surfers drop in on Qiantang's Silver Dragon

2013-09-28 09:03:53

It's raining and the wind is blowing, but out in the middle of the water four international big wave surfers await the oncoming surge.

Tourism Festival launches in Beijing

2013-09-27 15:46:43

The 15th Beijing International Tourism Festival held kicked off on Friday, September 27, 2013.

Smooth sailing over the fence

2013-09-27 10:45:42

Athletes take part in show jumping at the 2nd National Equestrian Competition in Xinlinhot, Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Sept 26, 2013.

Taipei, Singapore top travel search growth list

2013-09-26 13:23:05

As the National Day holiday approaches, travel search site Tianxun.cn released findings about popular searches from Aug 1 to Sept 30 over the past three years.

On the waterfront

2013-09-26 00:24:23

The ancient town of Zhouzhuang celebrates a storied past and an environment-friendly future, all in a setting that's straight out of a Chinese watercolor.