A facelift for the 'other' Venice

2013-02-25 11:21:51

Proof is everywhere that Rose Avenue, which runs through the bohemian Los Angeles enclave of Venice, is blossoming.

In the footsteps of pandas and poets

2013-02-25 09:54:56

From historic Chengdu to the sprawling metropolis of Chongqing, Lee Hannon reports on a tale of two cities.

Celebrations for Lantern Festival around China

2013-02-22 14:04:16

As China's Lantern Festival falls on Feb 24 this year, the square outside the Hong Kong Cultural Center is decorated with various lights, which attract citizens and tourists.

A glimpse of Auckland

2013-02-22 09:00:50

Photos taken by China Daily reporter Lin Shujuan show us a glimpse of Auckland on her visiting tour to New Zealand.

Trip to Nami Island presents tourists with exotic experience

2013-02-21 13:57:40

Trip to Nami Island presents foreign tourists with exotic experience.

Dreamlike destination

2013-02-21 13:32:41

Waterfalls, rivers, mountains and history - Detian has it all. Ye Jun recommends this picturesque village as the perfect place to rejuvenate.

Ice, snow culture sets province apart

2013-02-21 11:04:37

In Jilin, locals celebrate the arrival of winter, which brings with it the snowy majesty for which the province is known.

Birds of a feather flock to Rudong

2013-02-21 10:03:25

Although few spoon-billed sandpipers winter in China, possibly more than half of the critically endangered bird's world population rest and refuel at a Xiao Yangkou, Rudong, Jiangsu province.

Winter tourism picking up in Northeast

2013-02-21 09:52:53

Tourism is becoming a major industry in Northeast China's Jilin province, according to official statistics.

A rare sighting

2013-02-21 09:43:20

Known among birdwatchers as the 'holy grail', the critically endangered spoon-billed sandpiper is suffering further habitat loss.

Jilin a hot spot for cold fun

2013-02-21 09:41:33

While many consider vacations to be an affair for the summer, visitors to Jilin province are finding that winter can be just as fun.

The Year of Snake at the Capital Museum

2013-02-20 11:05:35

An extensive exhibition on the traditions of Chinese Spring Festival celebrations and the legends behind the Year of Snake is currently underway in the Capital Museum.