In Seoul, seeking tourists fascinated by 'Gangnam'

2013-01-14 13:36:20

As monuments go, this one seems puny and tasteless next to the skyscrapers and upscale fashion boutiques of the affluent Gangnam district.

Plane crash? Murders? Then play the Thai lottery

2013-01-14 13:26:49

At a bend in a busy Bangkok road stands the Tree of 100 Corpses, a shrine to pedestrians who have died in traffic accidents nearby.

Wintry wonderland

2013-01-14 10:29:38

There's lots of good stuff to do during the winter in Beijing. If you have not tried it already, put on your skates and take a trip to Shichahai.

Frozen lake holds fish treasures for Mongolians

2013-01-14 10:23:19

The Mongolian ethnic people's tradition of fishing under thick ice is back on display at Hulun Lake.

Rare panda cub plays to the gallery at San Diego Zoo

2013-01-13 17:29:56

Xiao Liwu, the newest surviving giant panda born in captivity in the United States, made his public debut on Thursday at the San Diego Zoo by shunning the media but shining for the public.

Panda cub makes public debut at San Diego Zoo

2013-01-13 17:26:37

Giant Panda cub Xiao Liwu is shown for the first time on public display.

Walking the streets of Hamburg

2013-01-13 07:51:35

A stroll around Hamburg reveals a city with an interesting past and plenty to see and do. Amber Wu Ping takes a look around the harbor, churches and the infamous Reeperbahn.

Panda cub makes public debut at San Diego Zoo

2013-01-13 14:27:59

Giant Panda cub Xiao Liwu is shown for the first time on public display to the public at the San Diego Zoo in San Diego, California, Jan 10, 2013.

Palace Museum to close Monday afternoons

2013-01-11 10:22:04

The Palace Museum in Beijing is closing on Monday afternoons during the off-season. Ticket sales will stop at 11 am and ticket checking will stop at 11:10 am.

Rolling out the welcome mat for Chinese visitors

2013-01-10 10:24:48

Tourism operators in Australia are working hard to cater to the demand of the growing Chinese interest in Queensland as a tourist destination.

Malaysian temple to greet Year of Snake

2013-01-08 17:00:02

Red lanterns are seen in Thean Hou Temple in Kuala Lumpur.

Icefall scenery in Jiangsu

2013-01-08 14:52:46

A visitor views the icefall scenery in Yuntai Mountain in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu province, Jan 7, 2013.