Treasured Islands

2013-06-12 08:02:10

There's something appealing about the idea of escaping the grind of daily routine by cutting and running to a desert island.

Eyes on high

2013-06-12 09:45:04

The natural world meets the divine on the Tianmu Mountains.

Simply timeless

2013-06-10 08:19:28

Over the past few years, the ancient town of Hoi An, located some 650 km south of Hanoi, has become a favorite tourist destination in Vietnam.

Beijing hosts garden expo

2013-06-11 10:16:05

The Ninth China (Beijing) International Garden Expo kicked off on May 18 in the capital's Fengtai district and will run until Nov 18. The expo will showcase garden styles from 69 Chinese cities and 37 cities from 29 countries. The expo site, which covers an area of 513 hectares, comprises 128 exhibition parks, and is also the largest park in Beijing. The expo, which started in 1997 and is held every two years, is aimed at increasing communication within the gardening industry and boosting the development of the art of gardening in China. It has also become a platform for cultural exhibitions, academic exchanges, as well as business negotiations and promotions.

Mainland individual tourists to Taiwan surge

2013-06-09 13:38:49

The number of Chinese mainlanders traveling to Taiwan as individual tourists from January to May totaled 166,000, an increase of 237.49 percent year on year, new data has showed.

Shocking but true!

2013-06-09 07:46:25

Shanghai's newly opened Believe It or Not Museum offers a collection of oddities that are bound to entertain and amaze.

Beijing to host International Tourism Expo

2013-06-08 14:45:43

The Beijing International Tourism Expo 2013 will be held in the China National Convention Center from June 21 to 23.

 

Underwater tour of Great Barrier Reef live on social media

2013-06-08 10:03:38

Millions of viewers will enjoy a guided tour of the Great Barrier Reef without getting their feet wet.

The Temple of Heaven

2013-06-07 16:44:13

The Temple of Heaven, or the Altar of Heaven, was founded in 1420 during the reign of Mingle Emperor of Ming dynasty.

Birds live in harmony with nature in Bayanblak Wetlands

2013-06-07 15:10:25

Birds are seen in Bayanblak Wetlands in Hejing county, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Pastoral 'Happy Farmhouse' tourism proves to be a natural

2013-06-07 09:47:59

As urban travelers try to find an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, "Happy Farmhouse Tourism" is increasingly popular.

 

Bars offer nighttime excitement

2013-06-07 09:41:53

Nightlife is an essential part of living in a leisurely city like Chengdu.Bars and clubs are located on bustling streets, such as Jiuyan Bridge, Shaoling Road, Yulin Street.