Myths and mountains

2013-02-17 13:28:40

The southern brae of the Himalayas in Nepal offers trekkers landscapes and glimpses of faith that resonate across time, Edward Wong discovers.

City guide-Macao, Hong Kong

2013-02-17 10:38:38

One Central Macao and MGM Macao welcomes the Year of the Snake with a glittering exhibition.

City guide-Beijing, Shanghai

2013-02-17 10:04:04

Three generations of Chinese artists will put on a painting show themed The Warm Rivers of Spring.

Slacklife

2013-02-17 09:45:36

Zhang Liang is on the frontline of the increasingly popular daredevil activity and is known as China's "No 1 Slackliner".

Snow-covered Xilin Gol grassland in China's Inner Mongolia

2013-02-16 14:56:45

Sheep forage on the snow-covered Xilin Gol grassland in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Feb 14, 2013.

China's Macao embraces peak tourist season amid holidays

2013-02-16 14:05:09

According to the statistics, the totoal number of people entering and exiting all ports of Macao reached 257,000 Thursday.

China's railways brace for post-holiday travel rush

2013-02-16 09:59:40

China's railways will be tested Friday, when passenger flows peak at the end of the Spring Festival holiday.

Snow, rain add to travel pressure

2013-02-16 09:18:19

Worsening conditions mean a cold, slow start to the New Year for many

Fusion of faiths

2013-02-15 07:56:24

Sun Yat-sen, Laozi and Buddha are venerated by most Chinese but worshiped by Vietnamese Cao Daists - along with Jesus, Mohammad, Pericles, Joan of Arc, Louis Pasteur, Vladimir Lenin, William Shakespeare and Victor Hugo. That's not to mention practitioners' ancestors. Cao Dai's fusion of faiths is manifested most prominently in its Great Temple, which is frequented by not only devout followers but also by inquisitive visitors. This building's structure, like that of the religion it houses, is also an assortment of symbolism from various creeds.

Hidden gems of history

2013-02-13 08:00:17

Want to travel off the beaten track to heritage sites? If you think of Peru but not Machu Picchu, Cambodia but not Angkor Wat, India but not the Golden Triangle, here are some choices for you.

Leisure Industry Forum held in Beijing

2013-01-23 16:14:18

The International Leisure Industry Forum 2013,  was held in Beijing on January 19.

Winter scenery of Summer Palace in Beijing

2013-02-08 14:24:09

Photo taken on Feb 4, 2013 shows the scenery of the Summer Palace in winter in Beijing, capital of China.