Bazaar attracts visitors in Yining, China's Xinjiang

2012-07-19 09:50:00

Customers select commodities at a bazaar in Yining City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, July 16, 2012.

67th Bregenz Festival launched

2012-07-19 08:40:32

Austrian President Heinz Fischer on Wednesday opened the 67th annual Bregenz Festival.

Simple life of summer in the mountains

2012-07-18 16:50:43

Children's life in Nongyong mountain village in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, July 16.

Tranquil Xilin Gol grassland in summer

2012-07-18 15:32:36

Photo taken on July 15, 2012 shows the white birches on the Xilin Gol grassland in north China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region.

Alien-like marine life in Arctic Ocean

2012-07-18 14:32:17

Alien-like marine life in Arctic Ocean.

Mt. Qomolangma receives 12,000 tourists

2012-07-18 10:23:22

More than 12,000 people visited the north slope of Mount Qomolangma in the first half of this year, according to the border police in southwest China's Tibet autonomous region.

Vietnam to host 1st int'l hot air balloon festival

2012-07-18 09:20:27

The first Vietnam International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (VIHABF) will be held in central Binh Thuan province from August 29 to September 3.

Jinggang Mountains join UNESCO biosphere program

2012-07-18 09:17:03

The Jinggang Mountains, known as the "cradle of the Chinese revolution," have joined the UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) program.

Travel back in time at Tang poet cottage

2012-07-17 13:30:55

Du Fu Thatched Cottage is a park and museum in honour of the Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu at the western outskirts of Chengdu.

History recorded in the rocks of tibet

2012-07-17 13:23:18

Ritu county in Ali prefecture of China's Tibet autonomous region is the birthplace of the ancient art of rock painting.

Pangong Tso Lake in Tibet

2012-07-17 11:05:01

Pangong Tso Lake in Tibet: In addition to its isolated location far from human contamination, the lake is an ideal habitat for migratory birds.

Seeking experience, not treadmill tourism

2012-07-17 08:57:58

The stereotypical image of Chinese tourists abroad is about to change as travel agencies attempt to replace traditional packages with high-end experiences.