Science

To discovery cultural treasures in Tianjin ancient culture street

Staff Reporter   | Apr 10, 2013 06:42 PM EDT

Tianjin Ancient Culture Street is located on the west bank of the Hai River in Nankai District, Tianjin, China. As a famous cultural tourist attraction it is classified as a AAAAA scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration. read more

Icicles seen on tree branches and blossoms in Haimi, China's Xinjiang

Staff Reporter   | Apr 09, 2013 12:21 PM EDT

Photo taken on April 8, 2013 shows icicles on plum blossoms in Hami, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Icicles are seen on tree branches and blossoms in Haimi due to sharp drop of temperature. read more

Chinese travellers are top spenders: UN tourism body

Staff Reporter   | Apr 04, 2013 06:49 PM EDT

Chinese travellers are the world's biggest tourism spenders, splashing out a record $102 billion (78 billion euros) on trips abroad in 2012, the UN World Tourism Organisation said Thursday. read more

China's Harbin, a city wakes the dawn each morning

Staff Reporter   | Apr 03, 2013 04:37 PM EDT

The city of Harbin, integrating culture diversity, breaking down geographical barriers, transcending time and space, having bigger dreams, stronger personalities and clear directions, has a great hope in future. read more

Forbidden City to stay closed on Monday afternoons

Staff Reporter   | Apr 03, 2013 01:52 PM EDT

This is an important heads-up for tourists in Beijing. If you are planning to visit the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, be careful which day you go. Earlier this year the museum began closing every Monday afternoon, except on public holidays. After a trial period, it has decided to carry on with that policy. read more

Guiyang to host China Travel Market in April

Staff Reporter   | Apr 03, 2013 12:58 PM EDT

The 2013 China Travel Market will be held in Guiyang from April 19 to 21. read more

This is China

Staff Reporter   | Apr 03, 2013 12:30 PM EDT

Overview of China. read more

The Beauty of Huangshan Mountain

Staff Reporter   | Apr 03, 2013 12:20 PM EDT

Huangshan Mountain, China. read more

Chaozhou, Guangdong province

Staff Reporter   | Apr 03, 2013 11:54 AM EDT

There is a saying in China: "If you haven't been to Chaozhou, you haven't really been to Guangdong." Largely isolated from the rest of the country for much of its history, the city has developed a uniqueness in everything from language to architecture that is known as Chaoshan culture. read more

Spectacular night scene of Yinchuan in NW China's Ningxia

Staff Reporter   | Apr 02, 2013 08:55 PM EDT

Photo taken on Nov. 26, 2012 shows the night scene of Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. read more

Xiaoqingdao, a tiny and fancy island in Qingdao

Staff Reporter   | Apr 02, 2013 08:50 PM EDT

Xiaoqingdao Island is a famous tourist destination in Qingdao, Shandong Province. It lies to the southeast of Zhanqiao Pier, serving as an important resort of the Qingdao Coastal Scenic Area. read more

Exploring China’s Top Spring Destinations 2013

Staff Reporter   | Apr 01, 2013 12:26 PM EDT

With the arrival of the traditional Chinese Tomb-sweeping Day, it marks the highpoint of thespring season in China. It is a festival to hold memorial ceremonies for their ancestors and it is also the great time to venture outside to embrace nature as a good sign for a better life on the horizon. This is why the day is also referred to as "Taqing" which means "hiking in grean". read more

Flower power coming to Beijing

Staff Reporter   | Apr 01, 2013 12:22 PM EDT

The Fragrant Hills Park will host the second Gardening Design Contest in April when gardeners nationwide gather and present gardens abounding with flowers. read more

Tourism season starts in full swing in Tibet

Staff Reporter   | Mar 29, 2013 08:43 PM EDT

The 2013 Peach Blossom Festival from March 23 to April 30 in Nyingchi Prefecture,southeast Tibet, is a prelude to Tibet's tourism season, according to Wang Songping,vice chief of Tibet Tourism Bureau. read more

Fears for Chinese visitors to Paris after assaults

Staff Reporter   | Mar 27, 2013 02:20 PM EDT

Beijing on Saturday urged French authorities to better protect Chinese tourists known for their big spending habits, citing "concern" over recent attacks on visitors to Paris. read more

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