Weizhou island, the hidden beach escape
2012-04-17 16:51:35
Weizhou Island, located in Beihai city in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, is China's largest albeit youngest volcanic island.
Summer Palace goes high-tech for protection
2012-04-17 16:43:37
The Summer Palace, will usher in advanced technologies such as real-time monitoring to collect data as part of its world heritage protection efforts.
Botanists find enlightenment at Dajue Temple
2012-04-17 14:17:06
As the weather fast forwards into spring and summer, leaves unfurl out of skeletal branches and flower buds explode into colour. One of the best places to witness this change of the seasons is in Dajue Temple.
China's Q1 tourism revenues rise 23 pct
2012-04-17 14:16:33
China's tourism revenues rose 22.9 percent to 646.8 billion yuan (102.67 billion U.S. dollars) during the first quarter of 2012, a senior official said Friday.
Spring in China: Lianhuachi Park
2012-04-17 14:07:35
The Lianhuachi Park is very close to the Beijing West Railway Station. With an area of 44.6 hectares (110 acres), the park is a modern garden and is well-known for its splendid lotus scenery.
Boat races usher in Dai New Year
2012-04-16 13:41:09
Residents of Jinghong poured into the streets to welcome the start of the Dai New Year holiday, also known in greater China as the Water Splashing Festival.
Gushing with mirth
2012-04-16 13:31:45
The Dai ethnic group in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan province, celebrate the Water-Splashing Festival on Sunday, the third day of the New Year on their calendar, April 15, 2012.
Switzerland is favored country for Chinese
2012-04-16 13:09:19
Switzerland tops the list as the most desirable European destination among Chinese travelers, according to the latest survey by Ctrip.com, China's largest online travel service provider.
City guide: Macao
2012-04-16 13:02:59
Drawing in front of an audience is one of the most difficult challenges an artist can take on, as both the process and the product are on display simultaneously.
City guide: Hong Kong
2012-04-16 13:02:28
The latest opening to grace the historic Pedder Building is Simon Lee Gallery, forming a complement to its London base.
City guide: Shanghai
2012-04-16 13:01:47
Agnes Kain and Stefan Simunic bring their multi-instrument show from Sydney to start their 2012 China tour soon, with a live show in Shanghai on May 5.