Foreign tourists visit Temple of Heaven in Beijing

2013-02-06 09:56:35

Foreign tourists pose for photo in front of the Hall of Prayer for good harvests in the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, capital of China, Feb 5, 2013.

Give me five

2013-02-05 16:19:06

If you want to soak in the cultures of another country, try one (or more, if you want to) of these five cities that are worth the money and time.

Hidden gems of history

2013-02-05 15:36:22

Want to travel off the beaten track to heritage sites? If you think of Peru but not Machu Picchu, Cambodia but not Angkor Wat, India but not the Golden Triangle, here are some choices for you.

Lunar New Year preparation in Myanmar

2013-02-05 15:33:43

People buy traditional New Year decorations at Chinatown in Yangon, Myanmar, on Feb 2, 2013.

Seeking existing prince mansions in Beijing

2013-02-05 14:19:41

The Prince's Mansion culture is an important part of traditional Chinese culture, which bridges imperial culture and normal citizen culture.

World's happiest countries

2013-02-05 13:13:15

British Legatum Institute unveiled a list of 'World's Happiest Countries'. Norway topped the list.

Kapok flowers blossom in Nujiang, China's Yunnan

2013-02-05 09:35:11

Kapok flowers blossom in Lisu autonomous prefecture of Nujiang, Southwest China's Yunnan province.

Leave winter behind

2013-02-04 17:16:47

Using Guangzhou as a springboard, escape the chill that’s gripped most of China and explore Hakka culture in Fujian province or the tropical delights of Hainan island.

Planes, trains and cars: rush inspires elaborate journeys

2013-02-04 15:50:20

Travelers who failed to get a train ticket home for Spring Festival are being advised to consider alternative solutions that combine various methods of transportation.

Whooper swans spend winter in Rongcheng city

2013-02-04 13:52:46

A whooper swan flies over sea surface in Rongcheng city, East China's Shandong province, Feb 2, 2013.

Peace of mind

2013-02-04 10:47:14

Longquan Monastery is just an hour away from downtown Beijing, but Harvey Dzodin discovers it's a breath of fresh air.

Monkey business in the Simien Mountains

2013-02-04 10:03:33

I was in Ethiopia in November for a month long Africa assignment and the final leg of our trip sent us to Ethiopia.