Oceans come into focus
2013-04-24 05:32:14
While an increasing number of Chinese start to don a wetsuit and plunge into the depths of the ocean, their wish to record images of crystalline seas, magnificent coral reefs or rainbows of tropical fish has driven them to pick up cameras and become underwater photographer.
Draft targets inflated ticket prices
2013-04-23 14:13:08
The latest version of a draft tourism law delivered to lawmakers on Tuesday seeks to end inflated prices at scenic sites.
A life by the wall
2013-04-23 08:08:42
When, as a schoolboy, William Lindesay announced grand plans to explore the Great Wall, nobody took him too seriously. But Lindesay achieved his goal - and much more.
Dutch flower parade starts from Nordwijk, ends in Haarlem following 40-km route
2013-04-22 11:19:10
Dutch flower parade starts from Nordwijk, ends in Haarlem following 40-km route
New Zealand tourism promotion boost to focus on new markets
2013-04-22 11:15:55
New Zealand Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key on Sunday released details of Budget initiatives for tourism, including 44.5 million NZ dollars to attract visitors from emerging markets and 24.5 million NZ dollars to enhance existing markets.
Riding the rails
2013-04-22 10:09:00
For only 2 yuan ($0.32), you can ride anywhere on the entire 442-km system, except for the airport express (25 yuan). As part of many people's everyday routine, the subway offers a peek into the lifestyle of modern city-dwellers.
Travel Agency Special: Planet Travel always gives you a world of choice
2013-04-22 10:08:33
Among the many travel agencies in Beijing, Planet Travel is one that targets mostly foreign tourists. The company, made up of a group of young people who love to travel, uses English as its working language.
Taicang emerging as modern city
2013-04-22 07:26:09
The government of Taicang, a city in the southeastern part of Jiangsu province, has an ambitious plan to build it into a modern city that balances urbanization with protection of the natural environment.
Moving mountains
2013-04-19 09:37:39
For visitors to Qufu, the hometown of Confucius, a trip to the Three Kongs, the temple, the mansion and cemetery associated with the great philosopher, is almost obligatory.
Tourist sites become pricey before holiday
2013-04-19 10:33:55
Many tourist sites are raising the price of admission before the upcoming Labor Day holiday in May, Beijing Times reported.
Scenery of ancient townlet Heshun in China's Yunnan
2013-04-19 10:33:21
Scenery of ancient townlet Heshun in China's Yunnan
Standing up to the Mongols
2013-04-18 05:32:06
About 90 km north of downtown Chongqing lies a suburban community called Hechuan. It might be a misnomer to call it a "community" as it is home to 1.5 million residents.