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Rolling on a river

2012-11-16 11:24

It used to be called the Golden City many centuries ago, but these days Lanzhou is basking in economic success that makes it once again worthy of that name. That success is reflected in the increasing prosperity of the province of which Lanzhou is the capital, Gansu, which until about 60 years ago was poverty-stricken.

We're just cruisin'

2012-11-09 10:06

Those who want to take in the natural beauty of China's cities most often make use of aircraft, buses, cars and feet. But there is another way, one that is more tried and tested than most of the others: boats. If you choose this means of transport to see China, you can be sure you will have a willing and ready traveling companion in the spirit of China's ancient poets, many of whom wrote paeans to nature as they journeyed across, down or up the country's lakes, rivers and canals.

A break from the city

2012-11-02 10:30

News reports about East China are normally about the region's strong manufacturing base and international business links, or because it has driven the country's economic development for three decades. Beauty and serenity are words rarely used to describe the region, but just 100 kilometers from Shanghai, one of China's busiest cities, sits the tranquility of Jiaxing water town, a prefecture-level city in northern Zhejiang province.

Shine on, rising star

2012-10-26 12:44

Hefei in Anhui provinse is more than a connection point between China's eastern and central regions.

Always the alleys

2012-10-19 10:41

Exploring old alleys promises streets full of surprises. Each hutong distinguishes itself from the others by telling its own fantastic stories.

Modern industry, ancient culture

2012-10-12 11:01

The turbulence of history has left very few ancient Chinese mansions intact, and the passage of years makes it even harder to preserve their typically wooden structure.

Fuzhou's old heart beats on

2012-10-05 07:15

When the American coffeehouse chain Starbucks unveiled plans for a redesign of its outlet in the city of Fuzhou recently, it was clear that locals were in for a special treat.

Coming into its own

2012-09-28 10:33

Tianjin, one of the four municipalities directly under the central government, is considered by many to be the gateway to Beijing.

Ethnic escape

2012-09-21 13:31

Mention international hotel chains in Chinese tourism and many will think of coastal getaways like Sanya in southern Hainan province. But international hotels such as Accor, InterContinental Hotels Group, and the boutique hotel chain Banyan Tree have been racing to invest in Lijiang, a historic town in Yunnan province.

Highland highway

2012-09-14 09:48

Historic Silk Road stop continues to allure with breathtaking scenery and a lively culture

Wow! Wuhan's back

2012-09-07 10:28

A new-look Wuhan is on the rise and getting ready to take its place back on center stage. The capital of Hubei province was a politically and economically prominent city for most of the last century because of its strategic location in Central China.

Silver escapades

2012-08-31 10:44

Amid arid expanses of loess and desert, to the east of Helan Mountain and west of the Yellow River, lies the city of Yinchuan. With a name that literally means "silver river", the capital of the Ningxia Hui autonomous region is an oasis protected by the river and mountain range to enjoy a vibrant culture supported in part by ample agriculture.

Timeless appeal

2012-08-24 09:17

Chinese people use the phrase "cities of fish and rice" to describe the places south of the Yangtze River. There are huge grain plantations and waters that can produce aquatic foods.

Green getaway

2012-08-17 11:13

Hohhot, which also means the Green City, is the capital of North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region.

Hub of history

2012-08-10 10:45

Shaolin Temple is a mecca for the countless number of Chinese martial arts fans across the globe weaned on popular action movies. But not many know that Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province where Shaolin is located, offers much more as the hub of a historically and culturally rich area in Central China.

Guiyang gems

2012-08-03 11:10

Subtropical city offers summer getaway rich in natural and ethnic delights.

Southern star

2012-07-27 12:16

Nanjing has an important place in Chinese history and culture. Emperors discovered its advantages early and it became known as the "Capital of Six Dynasties".

Time to shine

2012-07-20 12:21

Despite its reputation as a cradle of Chinese revolution, Nanchang, the capital of East China's Jiangxi province, did not benefit much from its illustrious past. The Nanchang Uprising on Aug 1, 1927, which marked the birth of the People's Liberation Army, sealed the city as a heavyweight of wartime China. But in modern China, Nanchang, compared to the more prosperous coastal cities, has been left behind during the country's swift economic growth. This was until late June, when the central government issued a document offering preferential policies to boost the development of old revolutionary bases in Jiangxi.

Cheers to Qingdao

2012-07-13 12:33

If you know anything about beer, you will have heard of Qingdao. The city on the shores of the Yellow Sea gives its name to China's best-selling international lager Tsingtao, the original brewery being set up in 1903, shortly after what was then a fishing village on the Shandong Peninsula became a German naval base and concession. Now one of China's major ports with a population of about 8 million, Qingdao is known for much more than beer. It boasts the largest beach in Asia and the longest sea bridge in the world, but more importantly for visitors and residents alike, it is reputed to be one of the nicest places to live in China.

Games of the Khan

2012-07-06 12:28

Mongolian festival celebrates time-honored skills, entertainment on the steppes.

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