Bear moment in Bern

2013-04-01 09:24:42

If Chengdu has pandas, Bern has bears. Jofelle Tesorio finds out how the Swiss capital and its citizens struggle to keep the bears in the pit while treating them more as important symbols and not just tourist attractions.

Chaozhou for everything from language to cuisine

2013-03-29 08:32:56

There is a saying in China: "If you haven't been to Chaozhou, you haven't really been to Guangdong."

'Tourism Year of China' opens in Moscow

2013-03-29 10:41:51

"Tourism Year of China" opens in Moscow.

Spring tea season

2013-03-28 15:22:03

Famers in some provinces pick spring tea leaves

A place to leave behind worldly turmoil, and linger in serenity

2013-03-28 00:19:00

To say the Lingering Garden is a typical Suzhou garden is like saying Coca-Cola is a typical soft drink. All classical gardens in Suzhou share the same style.

Putting war to rest

2013-03-28 00:13:38

Contrary to popular belief, Suzhou's exquisite scenery embodies discordant principles and pursuits. It is the uncanny ability to blend them into harmony that created a town mellow to the extreme, Raymond Zhou reports.

Rape flowers in full bloom in NW China

2013-03-27 10:13:01

More than 70,000 hectares of rape flowers in full bloom in NW China

Zandan Monastery: "Little Potala Palace" in Tibet

2013-03-27 09:26:05

The Zandan Monastery, built in 1668, looks like the Potala Palace and is thus called the "Little Potala Palace" in Tibet.

Exploring China’s spring destinations

2013-03-26 11:14:15

The arrival of the traditional Chinese Tomb-sweeping Day also marks the highpoint of the spring season.

High-speed destinations for the holiday

2013-03-26 09:43:03

With the rapid expansion of China’s high-speed rail network, cities that were considered far from Beijing are now only a short ride away. Taking trains that can travel up to 350 kilometers per hour, one will find China is a bit smaller than it used to be.

Jiangsu opens bonded zone in Nantong

2013-03-26 08:51:13

Nantong is now home to Jiangsu province's national comprehensive bonded zone after getting the green light to upgrade its export-processing zone in January from the State Council.

Heilongjiang capital focuses tourism strategy on Russia

2013-03-25 10:52:34

Russian-style architecture, folk dances as well as a taste of local mouthwatering delicacies make Harbin a top tourism destination for Russian visitors.