Village of ringmasters

2013-02-20 10:19:41

It is an unusual hamlet, where almost every house has a couple of tigers and lions in the backyard. Zhang Yue explores a village in Suzhou, where you can join the circus.

Underwater performance attracts visitors in Qingdao

2013-02-19 15:14:47

An actor and an actress perform at Qingdao Underwater World in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, Feb 15, 2013.

Paid leave seen as tourism boost

2013-02-19 10:53:16

Better enforcement is the key to ensure almost all workers in China enjoy paid leave by 2020, a target set by the top tourism authority.

Sea of clouds at China's Huangshan Mountain

2013-02-19 10:30:46

Photo taken on Feb 16, 2013 shows the sea of clouds at the Huangshan Mountain scenic spot in Huangshan city, East China's Anhui province.

Cambodia, Thailand launch single visa for foreign visitors

2013-02-18 14:45:58

Cambodia and Thailand on Thursday commenced implementing a single visa scheme in a move to encourage more foreign tourists and business people to these Southeast Asian nations.

Night scene of Qianmen Street in Beijing

2013-02-18 11:17:42

Photo taken on Feb 15, 2013 shows the night scene of the Qianmen Street, a well-know commercial street, in downtown Beijing, capital of China.

Traditional Lisu wedding held in Sichuan

2013-02-18 10:32:58

A Lisu wedding procession made up of members from the bride's side heads for the groom's home in Xinyu village of Dechang county, southwest China's Sichuan province.

2013 Taipei lantern festival to kick off on Feb 21

2013-02-18 10:27:22

Visitors view lanterns during a trial lighting for the 2013 Taipei lantern festival in Taipei, southeast China's Taiwan, Feb 16, 2013.

Chinese New Year parade in Vancouver

2013-02-18 09:57:16

B.C. Premier Christy Clark hands out red packets to children during the Chinese New Year parade in Vancouver, British Columbia.

First cut is the deepest

2013-02-18 09:42:59

Christian Develter and his assistant Peter Smits had a "scary" moment when they encountered a Chin woman earlier this year.

Departure gate-Whale festival,yoga,Dubai,Northern lights

2013-02-17 14:30:40

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Airline news and deals

2013-02-17 14:12:49

Air China offers three-day travel packages from Beijing to Hong Kong, costing from 2,680 yuan ($430) per person.