Resting place of tranquility

2013-03-03 08:08:09

When you ask an expatriate to name the four ancient great capitals of China, most will list them in this order: Beijing, Xi'an, Nanjing and lastly, Luoyang.

Picturesque! Trip planner: four-day trip to S China

2013-03-01 13:11:43

Setting out from downtown Chongqing, our first two stands are Longtan town in Youyang county and Hong An Old Town, both of which are rich in tourism resources.

Scenery of plum blossoms in China's Jiangsu

2013-03-01 09:38:44

Photo taken on Feb 27, 2013 shows people enjoy the scenery of plum blossoms at the "plum blossom mountain" scenic spot in Nanjing, capital of East China's Jiangsu province.

A bite of history: Minguo Street in Chongqing

2013-02-28 13:40:39

On the Mingguo-style pedestrian street, all the shops and buildings are set up and built in unique styles. Tea houses, cafes, cheongsam shops, book bar and Minguo-style pubs tell visitors the history of the Minguo era.

Heading to Liverpool with a bit of class

2013-02-28 10:16:50

Most Chinese traveling to the United Kingdom always head to the capital. But more should head north to Liverpool, the home of The Beatles.

Colorful Sydney

2013-02-27 11:17:24

Photos taken by China Daily reporter Lin Shujuan during her visit to Sydney, Australia.

Tourists besiege Palace moat with trash

2013-02-27 09:29:56

The moat that served as the last defense of Chinese emperors since the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) is now under attack - by trash.

Aerial view of illuminated buildings in Shanghai

2013-02-26 10:43:36

Photo taken on Feb 24, 2013 shows the aerial view of the approach of the Nanpu Bridge in Shanghai, East China.

Shuanglang: From small fishing village to China's hidden gem

2013-02-26 09:46:05

With poetic scenery and tranquil guesthouses, the small fishing village Shuanglang has become a favourite escape from urban living for those-in-the-know.

Tourists do ice climbing on frozen waterfall in suburb of Beijing

2013-02-25 14:08:37

Tourists do ice climbing on a frozen waterfall in the Anjiazhuang Valley of Mentougou district, a suburb of Beijing, capital of China, Feb 23, 2013.

Grape expectations

2013-02-22 09:44:36

Famous as an oasis where China's best grapes are grown, Turpan has also had a turbulent history as a stop on the Silk Route and a battleground for armies.

Airline news and deals

2013-02-25 11:44:52

Plan a spring field trip to Germany with Air China. During March and April, tickets between Beijing to Frankfurt start from a little more than 1,000 yuan ($160) one way. A back-to-Beijing ticket on March 20 could come at 1,209 yuan.