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Beating the Heat for Dragon Boat Festival

Family trips and destinations with cooler weather have become the most popular choices for travelers planning for approaching Dragon Boat Festival, travel agencies said.

Smaller Airports Seeing New Surge in Business in China

More domestic airlines are launching new flights connecting less-densely populated smaller Chinese cities, and those areas are seeing more remarkable growth in air traffic than major cities.

Wedding Photography Banned Qinghai Lake - China's Largest Salt Lake

The administration of China's largest inland saltwater lake has issued a statement to ban inappropriate activities, including taking wedding photos, in the Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve.

8 Things That You Can't Miss in Macao

The Macao Tower, 338 meters tall, is the world's 10th highest tower, with a variety of activities, such as gambling, eating and entertainment.

Chinese Take to Ice and Snow in Northwest China's Xinjiang Region

For 76-year-old Zhang Baohua, skiing has been a daily routine during the snowy season in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region for six years.

China Aims to Make Hainan an International Tourism Island

Thirty years after Hainan island became a province and a special economic zone, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for an acceleration of its development into a center for international tourism and consumption.

For Tourists, Xi'an's Gates are Always Open

A grand entrance ceremony takes place at Xi'an's Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) city walls every day, as the ancient capital of China opens its spectacularly preserved South Gate to the masses with great pomp and pageantry, as it would have done for VIPs in the olden days.

Guizhou to Build, Renovate 2,400 Toilets for Tourists

Southwest China's Guizhou province plans to build or upgrade more than 2,400 toilets at tourist sites over the next three years as part of nationwide efforts to improve public toilet facilities, according to the provincial tourism development commission.

Beijing "Meet" Arts from around the World at May Festival

The warm spring breeze is blowing in, and art lovers in Beijing are expecting a colorful season to follow as the 18th Meet in Beijing Arts Festival will begin on April 27.

Guizhou's Shuanghe Cave Named Longest Cave in Asia

Shuanghe Cave in Zunyi city in southwest China's Guizhou province has been named the longest cave in Asia, and the sixth-longest in the world, cave researchers announced at a press conference on Saturday.

"Ghost Town" in Xinjiang Desert Boasts Marvelous Landscapes

Situated about 100 kilometers from Karamay city, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Karamay Yardang Ghost Town is a tourist area famous for its unique landforms and howling wind.

Direct Flights to Link Ireland and Beijing

The Hainan Airlines flight between Beijing and Dublin is scheduled to start operating on June 12. It'll also stop over in Scotland's capital, Edinburgh, for roughly two hours.

Visitors from European Countries Prefer Northwest China's Qinghai

According to the Qinghai Economical and Social Trends Analysis and Predictions of 2018, a blue book released by the Qinghai Academy of Social Sciences (QHASS) on January 17th, northwest China's Qinghai Province is a top tourist destination for tourists from France, Germany, and Britain.

From Harbin Far North to Deep South Sanya, Seniors Relax on China's Longest Rail Journey

About 1,000 tourists - mostly seniors - boarded a train on Monday for an eight-day trip from Harbin, in Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, to Hainan Island in the very south.

Guizhou Guiyang Airport Opens Route to Draw Visitors to Liquor Maotai Town

An aircraft from Colorful Guizhou Airlines landed in Mountai Airport on Nov 1, making it the first general aviation airport to be named after China's national liquor brand opened to the air traffic.

More US Tourists Expected to Visit Southwest China City

Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, will carry out a series of events and promotions to attract more tourists from the United States. The municipal government, Tourism Development Committee of Guizhou and American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) will jointly hold the ASTA China Summit 2017 in the city on Nov. 5.

More Flights for Winter Tourist Season in NE China

The airport in Changchun, capital of northeast China's Jilin province, will see more flights in the coming winter and spring season to meet the rising demand from tourists. The winter flight schedule runs from Oct 29 to March 24.

China Makes Lonely Planet's 2018 Top 10 Countries to Visit List

Among newly published lists of hot travel spots around the world in 2018, China is in the top 10 countries to visit. Lonely Planet, the world's largest travel guide publisher, recently released its annual report of the best worldwide destinations in 2018.

Forbidden City Adopts Online-only Ticket Model

The Palace Museum in Beijing－China's former imperial palace, or Forbidden City－announced on Tuesday that it has begun to sell entry tickets solely through its online booking system, with few exceptions.

Palace Museum Opens Digital Exhibition in Beijing

A visitor experiences VR technology during the exhibition, Discovering the Hall of Mental Cultivation: A Digital Experience, at the Palace Museum in Beijing, Oct 10, 2017.

New Rail Line Connects Northwest, Southwest China

A north-south artery. To the northwest, it will be integrated into the Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe railway, linking Chongqing with European countries.

New Tourism Campaign Promotes China's World Heritage Sites in US

Wang Xiaofeng, vice director of China's National Tourism Administration, speaks during a promotion campaign in San Francisco, the United States, on Oct 14, 2017.

China Joins International Federation of Equestrian Tourism

China became the 21st member of the International Federation of Equestrian Tourism on Oct 12.

China Expects Tourism Boom for Week-long National Holiday

BEIJING - China is expecting a tourism boom for the upcoming National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, projecting double-digit growth in tourism revenue.

Beijing Music Festival: Treat for Fans of Classical Music

Beijing festival, which opens on Oct 8, always features world-class musicians and concerts. Chen Jie reports. October is the main season for classical music fans in the capital as the Beijing Music Festival always features world-class musicians and concerts. This year, the annual festival has a unique program to mark its 20th anniversary.

13th National Games of China Open in Tianjin

TIANJIN -- Dubbed China's "mini-Olympics", the curtains were raised for the 13th National Games of China here on Sunday evening at the Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium, nicknamed the "Water Drop".

Museum Surveys 100 Years of Chinese Art in Exhibit

The First National Exhibition of Sculpture featuring 590 sculptures was unveiled at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing on Sept 6.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Attracts Fans abroad

In 2015, the Thai student came to Guangxi Medical University in Nanning, capital city of Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, to study traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).

Confucius Institute Spreads Chinese Culture in Kazakhstan

With the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative, more and more students who are interested in Chinese culture, and especially in Confucian culture, are studying at the Confucius Institute which is active across Kazakhstan.

Free Flights from Tianjin Airlines Cut Costs for High-flying Freshmen

Free freshmen flights have helped 100 students from remote regions save on travel costs to attend Tianjin universities and institutions for the new semester.

Jiangzhou Drumers Practise Intangible Heritage Music in NW China's Shanxi

Jiangzhou Drum Music "Boatmen on the Yellow River" takes center stage on the bank of Fenhe River on Sept 3. in Xinjiang county of Yuncheng city, North China. The Jiangzhou drum music, which originates from Xinjiang county, Shanxi province, was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006.

New Dance Show Features Animals in Chinese Zodiac

The new dance drama, performed by the China Oriental Performing Arts Group, is being staged at Tianqiao Theater in Beijing through Sunday. It revolves around the 12 animal signs of the Chinese zodiac, which begins with the Mouse or Rat.

China State Council Announces 17 New National Nature Reserves

The State Council, China's cabinet, announced the locations of 17 new nature reserves in seven provinces and two autonomous regions on Wednesday.

Suzhou Opens 2017 National Travel Market Workshop

On July 11, the 2017 National Travel Market Workshop was convened in Suzhou, Jiangsu province. CNTA vice chairman Du Jiang attended and addressed the opening ceremony which was presided over by Liu Shijun, director of CNTA Tourism Promotion and International Liaison Department.

Old Castle Attracts Tourists in China Shanxi

Xiangyu castle, the aged walled building group of Xiangyu Castle in Qinshui County, north China's Shanxi Province. Three years ago, the 400-year-old castle was empty and deserted. After reconstruction, Xiangyu castle now attracts tourists with its beautiful moat, unique walls and courtyards.

Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei to Offer 144 Hours Visa-free

The cities of Beijing and Tianjin, along with Hebei province, will allow 144-hour visa-free entry for nationals from certain countries and regions by the end of 2017, a vice-mayor of Beijing said on Thursday.

Luxury Air Travel Set to Scale New Heights with Hong Kong Flight

Crystal Skye, a luxury Boeing 777, will leave Hong Kong on Sept 30 for maiden eight-day cruise to Kenya and then Tahiti. Only 86 Chinese passengers will take the trip and be waited on by butlers and served Michelin-star quality food.

Bouyei ethnic group hold headscarves contest in SW China's Guizhou

Women of Bouyei ethnic group show their headscarves in a contest in Qianxi'nan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Guizhou province, July 28, 2017.

Railway Linking Changchun, Baicheng and Ulanhot in Test Operation

An inter-city bullet train is seen on the railway linking Changchun, Baicheng, both in Northeast China's Jilin province, and Ulanhot in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on July 13, 2017. The 412-km-long railway is now in a test operation.

Chongqing Gateway to Southwest for Hong Kong

The dynamic city, which has strong links to HK, is a strategic stronghold for development of the southwest region, Shadow Li reports. The sprawling southwestern megalopolis of Chongqing resembles Hong Kong in many ways.

Association Applies to Add Mahjong to Winter Olympics

Mahjong, a traditional Chinese game, may make an appearance at the Olympic Winter Games in Beijing in 2022, Chinese news site thepaper.cn reported.

Six Things You May not Know about Chinese Minor Heat

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Minor Heat, (Chinese: 小暑), the 11th solar term of the year, begins on July 7 this year and ends on July 21.

First Direct Flight Route Between China, Portugal Inaugurated in Lisbon

The first direct flight route between Portugal and China was inaugurated in Lisbon on Tuesday, linking Hangzhou to Lisbon via Beijing.

High-speed Train to Reach Shanghai from Beijing in 4 Hours

The speeds of "Hexie" and "Fuxing" class bullet trains will both improve, and the time required for the G1 train to run between Beijing and Shanghai will be shortened by 49 minutes to 4 hours.

Direct Flight Connects China, Brunei

KUNMING, July 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese budget airline Lucky Air on Tuesday launched a direct air route between Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, and Bandar Seri Begawan, capital of Brunei.

China's State Council Announces 17 New National Nature Reserves

The State Council, China's cabinet, announced the locations of 17 new nature reserves in seven provinces and two autonomous regions on Wednesday.

Why Guizhou is Best Summer Resort in China

Southwestern China's Guizhou province is an ideal place for tourists to visit in summer for its vibrant tourism industry.

Take-out Food Now Available on Bullet Trains in China

As of July 17, 27 high speed train stations are providing food ordering service to their bullet and high-speed train passengers. Passengers: It's so convenient for us to order fast food on bullet trains.

China's Guizhou as Tourism Attraction Featured at UN HQ

Located in the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, Guizhou is known as "Mountain Kingdom." China's southeastern province of Guizhou launched a tourism promotion Friday at the United Nations headquarters in New York, showcasing its fascinating natural and cultural heritage.

Travelers Invited to Rent Private Homes in Latest Trend

Staying in private homes while traveling is gaining popularity among Chinese, both for domestic trips and travel abroad, according to tourism industry insiders.

China Issues Guidelines to Develop "All-for-One" Tourism Demonstration Zones

China issued guidelines on Monday to develop "all-for-one" tourism demonstration zones to encourage local governments to integrate tourism resources to improve tourism competitiveness and service quality.

Tibet's Tourists to Take to the Skies from August

LHASA, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Tourists in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, will be able to enjoy helicopter tours from August this year.

Maritime Silk Road Themed Exhibition Opens at Forbidden City

Visitors take photos of a timepiece at The Forbidden City and the Maritime Silk Road exhibition, held at the Palace Museum in Beijing, on May 8, 2017.

Palace Museum to Open New Branch in Xiamen

BEIJING, May 5 (Xinhua) -- The Palace Museum will open a new museum of foreign antiques next Saturday in Xiamen, a coastal city in east China.

Two Chinese Geoparks Enter UNESCO's Global Geoparks Network

Two Chinese geological parks were approved on Friday to enter the Global Geoparks Network established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

China and Bulgaria Aspire to Enhance Tourism Cooperation

SOFIA－Chinese and Bulgarian officials in the Bulgarian capital on April 28 voiced hopes to boost tourism cooperation, promising to make full use of the countries' unique resources.

People around China Celebrate Sanyuesan Festival

People of Buyi ethnic group perform a dance to celebrate the Sanyuesan Festival in Wangmo County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 30, 2017. People around China celebrate the Sanyuesan Festival on Tuesday, the third day of the third lunar month.

24 Solar Terms: 5 Things You may not Know about Grain Rain

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Grain Rain (Chinese: 谷雨)，as the last term in spring, starts on April 20 and ends on May 4.

Miao Sisters Festival Celebrated in SW China's Guizhou

People of Miao ethnic group attend a parade to celebrate the Miao Sisters Festival in Taijiang County, Miao-Dong Autonomous Prefecture of Qiandongnan, southwest China's Guizhou Province

Girls Perform Tea Ceremony at Wuyi Mountain in SE China

A girl performs tea ceremony at the Qiyun Peak of Wuyi Mountain, Southeast China's Fujian province, April 14, 2017.

Rural Tourism Sees Robust Growth in China

Rural tourism maintained robust growth in China last year as more city-dwellers prefer a taste of the country life during holidays, and governments hope the burgeoning sector will help relieve poverty.

China Salutes Best Cultural Relic Restorations

On International Day on Monuments and Sites, which fell on April 18, China's third list of 10 best cultural relic restoration projects was released by the Chinese Committee for the International Council on Monuments and Sites, and China Cultural Relic News, affiliated to the State Administration of Cultural Heritage.

Shanghai Chosen as Expats Favorite City Fifth Time in a Row

The results are in for the Amazing China 2016 election, an annual survey where foreign experts in China vote for their favorite Chinese city. Shanghai, China's financial hub, was selected as expats' favorite city to work and live in for the fifth year in a row.

Qingming Festival in Ancient Chinese Poems

The Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, is an important festival in China when people offer sacrifices to their ancestors. It falls on April 4 this year.

Foreign Students Experience Chinese Qingming Culture

An event based around the 24 Solar Terms is underway, and it has been focusing on the fifth solar term, Clear and Bright, whose first day is also a traditional Chinese festival, Qingming Festival or Tomb Sweeping Day.

China Holds Belt and Road Music Festival

More than 700 musicians of 12 art-troupes from nearly 30 countries and regions will stage 16 concerts at the first Shenzhen Belt and Road International Music Festival.

Expats Get a 'Taste' of Chinese Tea Culture in Guizhou

Expats pick tea and take a sip of the tea in a tea garden in Guiyang in a tea garden in Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province.

Xinjiang Region to Offer Sightseeing Flights

Tourists will soon be able to take sightseeing flights over the country's largest provincial region, the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China.

Jinshanling Great Wall Named Holy Place for Photographers

With its magnificent natural scenery and rich human spirit behind it, Jinshanling Great Wall has been added to the Top Ten Holy Places for Professional Photographers in China, according to the China National Tourism Administration.

China to Add High-speed Train Service in 2017

China will open a new high-speed train service linking the central industrial hub of Wuhan with Zhuhai city on the southern coast in April.

20 Newly Crowned Top Attractions for China Spring Tour

The China National Tourism Administration released a list of 20 new 5A-class tourist attractions recently. Here they are:

Hong Kong Launches 1st Sightseeing Restaurant Bus to Promote Tourism

Hong Kong's first sightseeing restaurant bus went into service Wednesday, offering tourists and locals a fresh experience of sightseeing and dining.

Hainan Airlines to Add Flight on Beijing-Manchester Direct Route

LONDON, March 21 (Xinhua) -- China's Hainan Airways is to add a fifth weekly direct flight between Beijing and Manchester from June, it was announced Tuesday.

20 Additional Tourist Attractions Received China's 5A-level Classification

The China National Tourism Administration released a list of 20 new 5A-class tourist attractions on Feb 16, 2017. The public notification period for the sites ends on Feb 22.

Snow in North China Disrupts Traffic, Flights

Snow across north China on Tuesday caused road closures and delayed flights. Light to moderate snow fell in Beijing, alleviating the winter drought. This winter, Beijing has only seen 0.9 millimeters of rain, nearly 90 percent less than average, according to the Beijing Meteorological Center.

Square Dancers in Beijing May Face Punishment for Public Disturbance

Starting next month, square dancers in Beijing could risk legal repercussions if they are deemed to be disturbing the peace.

Bullet Train Network Still Moving at Speed in 2017 in China

The opening of two high-speed rail lines on Dec 28 and the start of work on a new line the following day signaled that China's high-speed rail construction program continues to move forward at a rapid pace.

"Face Ticket" at Train Stations during Spring Festival in China

Railway stations in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Zhengzhou, and Xi'an are now equipped with cameras on their automatic ticket checking machines that capture an image of a passenger's face and compare it with the photo on their identity cards. If they match, the passenger will be allowed to pass through the ticket checking gate.

Lantern Shows Brighten Festive Moods across China

As the Chinese Lunar New Year draws closer, many places across China have staged lantern exhibitions that create a festive mood.

Flexibility is Key Factor for Successful Spring Festival Journeys

Every year in the days leading up to the Spring Festival, China is the scene of the world's largest human migration.

Spring Festival Travel Rush Begins in China

The Spring Festival travel rush started on Friday, ushering in the world's largest annual human migration. During the 40 day travel peak, 2.98 billion trips are expected to be made.

"Eight Treasure Congee" Shines during Chinese Laba Festival

A group of community volunteers served the elderly with spoons of Laba congee to warm up before the upcoming festival in the Qingquan community of Yuquan district, in Hohhot, capital city of North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on Jan 4.

Xi'an Terracotta Warriors Hometown Will Join "Toilet Revolution"

Xi'an, home to the famed Terracotta Warriors, has launched a citywide campaign to clean up its public toilets for a more pleasant experience for locals and tourists.

Breathtaking Winter scenery of Bashang Grassland in Chengde Hebei

A bare tree stands in stark contrast to the wide white land, Weichang county in Chengde, North China’s Hebei province, Jan 8, 2017.

China's Icy Harbin Gets Ready for Annual Snow Festival

Artists put the final touches on a dazzling display of ice sculptures in China's northern city of Harbin on Wednesday, home to one of the world's biggest ice and snow festivals.

Tibet Firm to Offer Policy for Tourists with Altitude Sickness

Tourists who are forced to cut short their trips to Tibet for health reasons will soon be able to have their losses covered by a new insurance policy. The Tibet Branch of Qomolangma Insurance, the autonomous region's first local insurance company, was founded on Thursday, the regional government announced.

Flight Opens Linking Haikou and Sansha

Sansha, the southernmost island city of China in the South China Sea, welcomed its first regular civil charter flight on Thursday.The plane took off from Meilan International Airport in Haikou, capital of Hainan province, at 8:45 am on Thursday and landed at Sansha Yongxing Airport after a one-hour flight.

Semi-guided Tours a Hot Trend for New Year's Day Holiday

Many travel agencies have introduced semi-guided tours to attract travelers for the upcoming 3-day New Year's Day holiday, which starts on Dec 31, according to Xinhua.

China's Northernmost Province to Hold "Ice and Snow Day"

HARBIN, China's northernmost province of Heilongjiang will hold an "Ice and Snow Day" to warm up its winter tourism industry and sluggish economy.

Xinjiang Becomes Playground for 30 Million Winter Visitors

Artists from two established Peking Opera troupes — the National Peking Opera Company and the Peking Opera Theater of Beijing — will present Peking Opera melodies on Jan 1 at the Great Hall of the People, to mark the New Year.

Ice Wine Vineyard in Northeast China

A staff member shows the frozen grapes in Ji'an of Tonghua city, Northeast China's Jilin province, Dec 8, 2016. As a dessert wine, the ice wine is produced from frozen grapes. In recent years, local government of Ji'an encouraged the research and development of ice wine industry.

Full-scale Titanic Replica Aims to Attract Visitors to Sichuan

A solemn ceremony was held in the tiny, hilly county of Daying in Southwest China's Sichuan province on Wednesday, which was attended by British former deputy prime minister Peter Mandelson and several US designers, who witnessed the laying of the keel of a full-scale replica of the RMS Titanic.

Bejing Forbidden City Walls Getting Major Repairs

After centuries, walls that once protected mighty emperors are beginning to show their age. The walls of the ancient imperial center of power that is now the Palace Museum in Beijing have weaknesses like loose bricks and bulging, cracking surfaces. On Saturday, the museum, also known as the Forbidden City, began a restoration project to keep the walls from collapsing.

1,000 Perform Grand Song of Dong Ethnic Group in Guizhou

Villagers perform the Grand Song of the Dong ethnic group during a local festival at Xiaohuang village in Congjiang county, Southwest China's Guizhou province, on Nov 28, 2016. The Grand Song of Dong ethnic group was included on the World's intangible cultural heritage list in 2009. Nearly 1000 villagers, ranging from four years old to 60, took part in the festival.

China to Formally Launch System of Consular Protection Volunteers for Travellers

A system of 'emergency' consular liaison volunteers will be formally launched by China's Foreign Ministry by the end of the year.

Chinese Miao People's Art of Bamboo Drifting on the river in Guizhou

A video posted online caused a stir recently, revealing the little-known Guizhou art of bamboo drifting. In just under a dozen hours after appearing on social media behemoth Facebook the video had received 170,000 views and 4,600 likes.

Britain's Largest Ever "Tourism" Army Heads to Shanghai

Britain's largest ever tourism trade mission to China was preparing to leave for Shanghai Saturday.

Nadam Fair underway in Snow-covered Xinlinhot, Inner Mongolia

The snow-covered Xinlinhot grasslands in Inner Mongolia are burning with excitement brought by the Nadam Fair, a traditional festival among the Mongols that is believed to have existed for centuries. Nadam features a wide range of outdoor sports activities, such as horse racing, wrestling and archery. The festival was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010.

Persimmon Cultural Festival Held in East China

Farmers dry persimmons at a scenic spot in Yimeng Mountains tourism zone of East China's Shandong province, Nov 19, 2016. A persimmon cultural festival was held here on Saturday.

Chopsticks Shop Brings Dining Culture to the Table

Visitors can get a taste of China's chopstick culture－and take away pairs engraved with their names－in Zhejiang province's Wuzhen.

2016 China International Travel Mart Kicks off

On November 11, the 2016 China International Travel Mart (CITM), jointly hosted by CNTA, Civil Aviation Administration of China and Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, opened at Shanghai New International Expo Center.

10 Best Places to Enjoy Golden Foliage in China

It's the time of the year when shutterbugs flock outdoors to capture the stunning beauty of ginkgo trees in autumn during their brief moments of splendor. Here we've picked ten of the best places to enjoy the golden foliage in China.

Travelers in China are Urged to Get on the Road

Authorities promote the use of recreational vehicles for taking vacations in the country.China will promote road trips and recreational vehicle travel, tourism administration authorities said on Wednesday.

Air China Launches Major Flight between Sydney and Chengdu

China's flag carrier Air China welcomed a major flight between Sydney and Chengdu, capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province, on Saturday.

World's Longest, Highest Glass Bridge to Open in Zhangjiajie

The world's longest and highest glass bridge will open to visitors Saturday in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province, Central China, the management committee said. The 430-meter long, 6-meter wide bridge, paved with 99 panes of three-layer transparent glasses, hangs between two steep cliffs 300 meters above the ground.The bridge has set 10 world records spanning its design and construction, according to the committee.

China International Youth Arts Festival Opens in Beijing

The ninth China International Youth Arts Festival (CIYAF) opened at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center on August 12. A spectacular concert themed Legacy, Innovation, Youth and the Silk Road was brought by forty-two young singers from twenty countries around the globe.

Shanghai's Two Airports Add Security

Passengers advised to arrive a half-hour earlier at Pudong and Hongqiao terminals Security checks have now begun at the entrances of Shanghai's two international airports as part of the implementation of a national anti-terrorism law.

Xinjiang Bayan Bulag Grassland Enters Peak season for Summer Tourism

Folk artists perform at the Bayan Bulag grassland in Hejing county, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Aug 12, 2016. The Bayan Bulag grassland entered the peak season for summer tourism recently, receiving more than 9,000 tourists each day.

'Ghost city' in Xinjiang Desert Meets High Season

Tourists enjoy a visit to the Wuerhe "ghost city" in Karamay, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on Aug 2, 2016. Located about 100 kilometers northeast of Karamay, the Wuerhe "ghost city" got its nickname for its bizarre landscapes. At night, strong wind and flying sand can create a world of mysterious sand sculptures and generate dreadful sounds. In recent years, the "ghost city" has emerged as a popular sightseeing destination.

Shanghai Disney Receives over 1 Million Visitors

SHANGHAI - The Shanghai Disney Resort has received more than one million visitors since opening on June 16.

Foreign Guests Explore Heartland of China

When Aidana Mukhametgaliyeva saw a notice in China Daily offering writers and photographers the chance to visit Shanxi province, she had no hesitation in applying to go.

Road-trip Tourism Takes off in Yunnan and Guizhou of Southwest China

Driving for sightseeing, once marginal in the tourism industry, is coming in vogue and stimulating the car rental business in China. According to the latest report, more than 40 percent of airline and train tourists want to rent cars for tours after their arrivals.

Uphill Battle for Cyclists in Downhill Race in Zhangjiajie

A Canadian cyclist rides during the steep downhill race in Zhangjiajie, Hubei province, on July 17. He was competing against 13 other international participants in the 2016 Red Bull Tianmen mountain steep downhill cycling race. Brazil's Bernardo Cruz won the competition in 15.164 seconds. The runner-up and the third-place went to America and Canada respectively.

Alliance Forged in Anshun, Guizhou Aims to Protect, Promote Waterfalls

An alliance of promoters of world-renowned waterfalls was recently forged in Anshun, Guizhou province, aiming at safeguarding the sustainable development of waterfalls around the world.

"Wings for Love" Flying Challenge at Three Gorges

A wingsuit flier takes on the challenge of the Nvren Valley (Women Valley) of Three Gorges in Badong county, Central China's Hubei province, June 21, 2016.

Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel Celebrates Fifth Annual Global Day of Discovery

Renaissance Hotels is the hotel brand known around the world for helping the next generation of business travelers discover unexpected cultural experiences. On June 16, 2016, the brand celebrated its fifth annual Global Day of Discovery.

Tianjin's Chaobai River Wetland Park to be Opened to Public Soon

TIANJIN, June 19, 2016 -- Fishing boats docked at the riverside of the Chaobai River in north China's Tianjin Municipality, June 19, 2016. The Chaobai River wetland park in Baodi District of Tianjin, which is under construction, will be completed and opened to the public soon.

Bars in Beijing Install All-gender Toilets

Many bars in Beijing have started installing "All-gender toilet" sign on their restrooms to show their open attitude to all genders. The "All-gender toilet" sign displays three figures: one wearing a dress, one in trousers and one wearing half dress and half trousers.

Shanghai Disneyland Opens Tomorrow

Shanghai Disneyland will hold its three-day grand opening ceremony starting from tomorrow, greeting its fans with a specially made Chinese version of the Broadway classic musical The Lion King.

The Walking Marriage of Mosuo Ethnic Group in Yunnan & Sichuan

The walking marriage, in which a man and a woman establish relations after the man's nocturnal visits to the woman's boudoir, has been less prevalent in the Mosuo ethnic group generally residing in Yunnan and Sichuan provinces.

Permanent Olympic Symbol Marks Beijing's New Landmark

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach poses with some Chinese Olympic champions in front of the newly installed Olympic Rings on the top of the Beijing Olympic Tower located on the city's central axis and in the Beijing Olympic Park (the Olympic Green) on its inauguration day, June 12, 2016.

China Holiday Guide for Dragon Boat Festival

Many people around China are anticipating the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on Thursday this year, to chill out a bit by indulging in a short getaway. The three-day holiday is not long, but still, if you plan well and know exactly what you want from a trip, a fulfilling getaway is achievable

Beijing Caravan Expo Targets Fans of Driving Tours

All in Caravaning 2016 will run from June 18 to 20 at Beijing Exhibition Center. The annual expo serves as an important trade platform for China's caravan industry and offers information on global trends.

Beijing Authority, MasterCard Join Hands to Boost Tourism

Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development and MasterCard renewed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding on June 1 to boost special tourism resources in Beijing.

Chinese Duanwujie Festival: Dumplings and Dragon Boats

The story of Qu Yuanm, but it does add to the romance that surrounds an important Chinese festival - Duanwujie, better known as the Dragon Boat Festival.

Coastal Tourism Gaining Momentum in Qingdao

Visitors spend time on a beach in Qingdao, a coastal city in Shandong province, May 29, 2016. As the country enters summer, beach tourism starts gaining momentum among tourists. Qingdao is one of many favorable coastal destinations in China. Although it can sometimes get foggy because of the hot weather, visitors still swarm to the seaside to seek some cool pleasure brought by the sea.

Int'l Crayfish Festival Held in Xuyi, China's Jiangsu

Cooks prepare crayfishes at a restaurant in Xuyi county, east China's Jiangsu province, May 29, 2016. Crayfish is a renowned specialty in Xuyi county and every summer an international crayfish festival is held here.

Hainan, Sansha Seeks to Become Major Tourist Attraction in China

Sansha, nicknamed the "city of spray" because of its proximity to the South China Sea, will become a major tourist attraction comparable to the Maldives and will be a key post on the Maritime Silk Road, its mayor said.

New UK Visa Application Centers to Open in Changsha, Kunming and Xi'an

The UK has decided to increase the number of visa application centers in China from 12 to 15 in response to an anticipated record demand this year. The new centers will be established in Changsha, Kunming and Xi'an, all of which will start receiving applicants this month, with Xi'an beginning the service on June 10.

Dinosaur Park Opens in Beijing

Beijing's largest dinosaur project Ancient Exploration has officially opened to the public in Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park since May 21.

Direct Flight Connects Seoul, China's Guiyang

Korean Air has launched direct flights between Seoul and Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province to meet the increasing travel demand of tourists, tourism authorities in Guizhou said Tuesday.

Ships Carry Adventurers from Sanya to the Sansha, Xisha Islands

Tourists heading for Sansha will have a new choice in July, with a large cruise ship from Sanya to the Xisha Islands set to start operating soon. It will be the second liner, and the largest, to head for the waters.

Beijing Declaration Passed at the First World Conference on Tourism for Development

The Beijing Declaration, with a focal point on "Tourism for Peace and Development", was passed Thursday at the First World Conference on Tourism for Development in Beijing.

Elegant Toilet Culture to Boost Tourism in China

Thursday is China's sixth National Tourism Day. China's domestic tourism market has been booming in last decade, with a 10 percent annual growth on average and spending is expected to reach around $890 billion by 2020.

Travelers Cling Firmly to Their Mobile Devices

Mobile devices have become an essential tool for many tourists, and especially for Chinese people and are now indispensable in the whole travel process, with people relying on them for bookings, finding travel information and sharing experiences, tourism industry insiders said.

Inbound Tourists, Once Marginal, Now Golden in China

Amid China's effort to enhance its appeal as an international tourism destination, Chinese travel agencies are seeing new business opportunities in tourists from overseas.

Guizhou Zhijin Cave: Most Beautiful Karst Cave in China

Zhijin Cave Scenic Spot is located in Zhijin county, southwest China's Guizhou province. It has four parts: Zhijin Old Town, Zhijin Cave, Jiehe Gorge, and Hongjia Ferry. The Zhijin Cave, also known as Daji Cave (Hit Rooster Cave), is the most attractive and famous. It is one of the biggest Karst caves in China.

Hebei Sweetens Deals for Rail, Air Travelers

"We are negotiating with China Railway Corp and Beijing Railway Bureau to let more high-speed rail services stop in Shijiazhuang and other Hebei cities that have an airport, which will attract more passengers from neighboring regions to use our airports for their trips," Li Ning, deputy general manager of Hebei Airport Management Holding Co, told China Daily on Tuesday.

Silk Road Tourism Opens New Window to Know China

"I have been deeply interested in the silk road since I was a child, now I've finally got a chance to really experience it," Heinrich Schultz, a 77-year-old German retiree, told Xinhua on Thursday when he started a bus trip with some 50 other Germans along the ancient silk road towards China.

Tourists View Nuo Dance at China's Hennan Yongcheng

Tourists view Nuo dance at a scenic spot in Yongcheng, Central China's Henan province, on May 1, 2016. Nuo dance, performed with distinguishing masks, is an ancient folk dance serving as both secular entertainment and a votive ritual.

Crowds Flock to Ancient Beijing Hutong Alley Despite Ban on Tour Groups

Nanluoguxiang, a well-known and popular ancient hutong in Beijing lined with shops, restaurants and bars, was packed with visitors during the May Day holiday despite a recent ban on tour groups in the area.

Muddy Carnival held in Southwest China's Yunnan

People of Wa ethnic group and tourists take part in the "Monihei" Carnival in Cangyuan, Southwest China's Yunnan province, May 1, 2016. As a tradition, Wa people throw and smear muddy water onto each other to express their wishes for health and happiness during the "Monihei" carnival.

Light Festival Held at Xi'an Expo Park

A windmill-shaped set of lights is displayed during a light festival at Xi'an Expo Park in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, April 30, 2016. Tourists view colorful lights during the light festival.

Beijing to Expect 1.8m Visitors in Upcoming Holiday

Beijing is expecting 1.8 million visitors during the upcoming holidays, with peaks from 10:00 am to 15:00 pm on May 1 and 2, according to Beijing Municipal Administration Center of Parks. The Center released a list of maximum capacities for numerous tourist sites in Beijing. If it approaches the limit, one-way traffic routes will be used to mitigate the congestion.

Beijing Hutong's Ban on Tour Groups is Popular But is it Workable?

A temporary regulation to ban tour groups on Beijing's Nanluoguxiang, a well-known ancient alleyway, was carried out yesterday, winning many supporters online. Yet its actual effectiveness needs to be examined.

Shanghai Disney Resort Unveils Special Local Menu

The food offered in Shanghai Disney Resort will include special Shanghai cuisine incorporating elements of Disney, said Paul Chandler, director of the Food and Beverage Department of the resort.

Survey for 2015 Most Attractive Chinese Cities for Expats Kicks Off

Shanghai has for the fourth time topped the list of the 10 most attractive Chinese cities for expats, according to a survey conducted on foreign professionals living in China nationwide.

Tibet to Complete Registering 200,000 Cultural Relics

Over 170,000 movable cultural relics in Potala Palace have been documented by now. Tibet started to register and document removable cultural relics after China's central government decided to do a nationwide survey on it back in 2013.

Steam Train in Southwest China Keeps Operation, Boosts Tourism

A steam train passes by Liangshuituo station in Jianwei county, Southwest China's Sichuan province, April 10, 2016. Jiayang steam train, which has been running for half a century and still keeps the old narrow-gauge steam train way of operation, is currently a part of local tourism industry.

Wild Panda Courtship Recorded in Sichuan

CHENGDU - A forest ranger in Sichuan province has recorded rare video of courtship among wild giant pandas. A female panda sits in a tree while a number of males can be heard roaring at her in the two clips captured by Yang Jihong in the Wolong National Nature Reserve on Sunday.

Jinshanling Section of the Great Wall Welcomes 1,000 American Tourists

CNTA and Hebei Provincial People’s Government jointly launched the “1,000 American Tourists Visiting the Great Wall” event at Jinshanling Section of the Great Wall in Hebei province.

"Beautiful China" Promoted in Switzerland and Italy

On March 27, CNTA's tourism offices in Zurich and Rome aired the propaganda film Beautiful China --- 2016 Silk Road Tourism Year in local well-known cinemas before the European debut of Kung Fu Panda 3. Meanwhile, large-scale promotional activities were also organized, such as the “Month of Tours in Beautiful China” in Switzerland and the “Watch the Kung Fu Panda and Visit Beautiful China” promotional campaign in Italy.

Guizhou Tongren Taps Tourism for Growth and Poverty Reduction

One airport, two provinces and the legend of three bronze figures: Tongren is counting the ways it is preparing for an economic takeoff. The city in southwest China's Guizhou province shares an airport in a unique arrangement with neighboring Fenghuang, a Hunan province scenic spot known as "China's most beautiful old town".

Travel Service Providers Face Blacklist in Beijing

The woman, a tourist from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, who is being referred to by the alias Wanwan, told police that a man followed and attacked her at the Yitel Hotel in Beijing's Chaoyang district. The alleged assault happened at about 11 pm on Sunday, and the woman claimed several passers-by and a hotel employee did nothing to prevent it.

The Number of Chinese Visitors to Vietnam Continues to Soar

The number of Chinese visitors to Vietnam has risen by 65.9 percent year-on-year in the first three months of 2016, the country's General Statistics Office said on Friday.

Two New Flights from Mount Wutai Airport in Central China

Mount Wutai airport recently witnessed the operation of two new flights, local media reported. One is a flight linking Mount Wutai, and cities of Tianjin and Chongqing. It started operation on March 27.

National Maritime Museum to Open to Public in Tianjin in May

Two workers pass by the steel structure of the National Maritime Museum in Tianjin, north China, April 5, 2016. The main steel structure of the National Maritime Museum was completed and the museum will open to public in May 2017.

Chartered Trains Help Chinese Honor Ancestors in China

Chartered train service began for the first time between Xi'an, capital of West China's Shaanxi province, to the Mausoleum of Huangdi in Huangling county, to facilitate travel to honor the legendary ancestor of the Chinese people.

Chinese Tourists Encouraged to Show Good Manners during Holiday

The China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) on Saturday called on tourists to show good manners at attractions nationwide during the three-day break for Tomb-sweeping Day on Monday.

Luoyang Peony Cultural Festival Opens in Central China

People enjoy peony flowers during the Peony Cultural Festival in Luoyang, Central China's Henan province, April 1, 2016. The 34th Luoyang Peony Cultural Festival opened here on Friday.

Belarus-China Visa-free Regime for Tourist Groups to Start in April-May

MINSK - Visa-free regime between Belarus and China for organized tour groups will start to operate in April-May. China has already ratified the document, and Belarus plans to complete the relevant procedures in the near future, said Vadim Karmazin, director of the tourism department of the Belarusian Sports and Tourism Ministry Thursday.

New Airport Helps Hainan's Tourism Take Off

For the first time, people attending the Boao Forum for Asia have been able to take flights－either direct from overseas or via connecting cities on the mainland－to the coastal town of Boao on the east side of Hainan Island, instead of having to fly into Haikou or Sanya.

Shenzhen Cancels 265 Flights Due to Heavy Storms

SHENZHEN -- A total of 265 flights into and out of the southern city of Shenzhen had been canceled by 8 pm Monday due to rainstorms. The city issued a "red" alert, the first time the highest warning has been issued this year, for air traffic disruptions on Monday morning, Shenzhen Airport Group said late Monday.

Western Great Wall of China Renovation nears Completion in Gansu

A 195-million-yuan (about 30 million U.S. dollars) program to repair and protect western parts of the Great Wall in Gansu province is nearing completion, local cultural relics authority said. Repairs of the Great Wall along Jiayuguan city, including the Jiayu Pass, a world heritage, started in May, 2012.

China's Tallest Skyscraper to Open Soon in Shanghai

China's tallest skyscraper, the Shanghai Tower, is expected to be open for business soon. The 632-metre tall tower is second only to Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building.

China to Build Second Railway Linking Tibet with Inland

BEIJING - China will build a second railway connecting Tibet with other parts of the country, according to a draft outline of a five-year plan released Saturday.

Heritage Building to be Moved 90 Meters in Hubei China

A three-story heritage building with the history of more than 100 years in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei province, will be horizontally transported 90-meters in a relocation project, CFP reported on Thursday.

Chinese Green Card "Zhongguo Luka" for Easier to Live, Work in China

According to a recent document issued by the central authorities, China will improve its permanent residence permit application procedure for foreigners. In other words, it will be much easier for foreigners to get a Chinese green card in the future.

An Enthusiast for Jiangzhou New Year Wood Engravings in Shanxi

Wu Baisuo, a retiree from the Xinjiang county culture bureau, is fascinated with making local New Year wood engravings. He has put two million yuan ($300,000) into collecting and protecting old wood engravings, wood blocks, and paintings over decades. He has visited many senior wood engraving craftsmen to learn their skills.

Russian Tourists Rushing back to China

After four years of decline, there was a huge increase in the number of Russian tourists visiting China in January, new figures show. In total, 144,200 Russians visited in the first month of 2016 - up 46.9 percent on the same period last year, according to a recent report released by the China Tourism Academy, a think tank under the China National Tourism Administration.

Tourism Year Kicked off by Washington, Beijing

Official hopes trips between nations will total more than 5 million during 2016. China and the United States launched the US-China Tourism Year 2016 at a ceremony in Beijing on Monday.

Tibet to Build China's Highest Ski Resort

China's highest ski resort has been earmarked for Lhasa, capital of the Tibet autonomous region, as part of its 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20). Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and glaciers, Tibet has many natural advantages for developing a skiing and mountaineering industry.

China's National Museum is 2nd Most Popular in the World

Based on the statistics published by travel institutions like the Themed Entertainment Association, Die Welt ,a German newspaer,drew up a bucket list of the “Top 20 most popular museums around the world”, in which the Louvre in France, National Museum of China and National Museum of Natural History in Washington seized the top three spots, respectively

Three Towns of Wuxi Become Provincial E-commerce Pilot Towns

As Wuxi is a high-tech city, it's only fitting that the towns of Yangshan, Dingshu and Gushan have been selected as provincial rural e-commerce pilot towns, according to the city's commerce bureau.

Beijing Hutong Art Space More a "Back Garden"

The Beijing Culture and Art Center, which opened in January in the heart of the city, doesn't see itself as an up-end art space, but rather as a "back garden", where residents can gather for chats while enjoy interesting shows and their children can participate in a variety of programs after school.

Spring Festival Winter Activities Peak in Beijing's Parks

As winter vacation nears，Beijing's parks have witnessed an upsurge of winter activities. Six parks, including the Summer Palace, Yuyuantan Park, Taoranting Park, Beihai Park, Black Bamboo Park and Beijing Botanical Garden, jointly held a “Snow Party” with more than 100 snow and ice activities，according to the Beijing Municipal Administration Center of Parks.

First World Tourism Development Conference will be held in Beijing in May

From May 18 to 21 the first World Tourism Development Conference will be held in Beijing, which will invite tourism ministers from 143 countries, some foreign leaders, heads of several international and regional organizations such as the United Nations, and foreign tourism experts and scholars. The number of attendees is expected to reach 850. The high-level and representative conference will be the first grant event in world tourism development hosted in China.

2016 China-US Tourism Year Promoted in Disneyland Resort, California

On February 8, 2016 (local time), i.e. Chinese Lunar New Year's Day, celebrations of the festival were held at the Disney California Adventure Park, where lights and decorations were radiating happiness. In addition, performances to promote the “2016 China-US Tourism Year” and mark the “Happy Lunar New Year Celebration” took place.

Beijing Sees Less Fireworks Sold during 2016 Spring Festival

Fireworks sales in Beijing during Spring Festival are down significantly compared to previous years.The number of fireworks outlets in the capital declined by 20 percent compared to last year, and the official permit period for fireworks sales has ended two days earlier than what it did in 2015.

Hong Kong Hosts Romantic Rose Garden Installation

Tens of thousands of illuminated roses are forming an impressive backdrop for lovers ahead of this year's Valentine's Day in Hong Kong. The Light Rose Garden is on a world tour and makes its first overseas stop in Hong Kong.

Chinese Painters Display Works Awash in Ink Traditions

Shitao, a famous landscape painter during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), had said: "Ink and brushwork should keep pace with the times." His words are relevant even today as generations of practitioners are seen pushing the boundaries of Chinese art to take it to a wider audience.

Spring Festival Goods Sales Soar in Beijing

People swarm a market full of Spring Festival goods in Beijing, Jan 24, 2016. The Chinese Lunar New Year begins on Feb 8 and marks the start of the Year of the Monkey, according to the Chinese zodiac.

Creation of China Daily's Tibetan-style Font

The "China Daily Tibet font" was created as a collaboration between China Daily and Founder Font, Beijing Founder Electronics Co., Ltd at the end of 2015. Fusing elements of the Tibetan script with English letters, it was specially launched by China Daily's layout design center for the newspaper's report of the 50th anniversary of Tibet autonomous region.

Big Data Reveals Spring Festival Travel Rush Patterns

Big data on travel patterns shows that while many people are leaving metropolises for family reunions during the Spring Festival travel rush this year, some will be traveling in the reverse direction for the same reason.

First Trains of Spring Festival Travel Depart around China

Sunday marks the beginning of the annual Spring Festival travel around China with the first train at each station carrying the festival passengers. The total passenger traffic volume at all railway stations is estimated to reach more than 2.91 billion during the 40-day Spring Festival Travel from Jan 24 to March 3, said the Ministry of Transport.

Yunnan Lucky Air to Launch Kunming-Nha Trang Direct Flight

KUNMING, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) -- Yunnan Lucky Air announced the launch of a direct flight between Kunming in southwest China's Yunnan Province and Nha Trang in Vietnam on Monday.

Top Ten News of Chinese Tourism Industry in 2015

1. Acting in line with the important instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping, launching a nationwide revolution of tourist toilet. As an important measure of the “515” strategy for promoting tourism development, the “tourist toilet revolution” has become a gigantic tourism infrastructure project, civility project and livelihood project in the urban-rural public service sector. Over the next three years since 2015, 57,000 tourist toilets will be built, upgraded and expanded.

Changsha to Offer 72-hour Visa-free Entry

CHANGSHA, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- Changsha, capital city of central China's Hunan Province, will offer 72-hour visa-free entry for international transit passengers starting Jan. 1, 2016.

Spring Airlines to Launch Wuhan-Tokyo Direct Flight

WUHAN, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- A direct flight between Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, and Tokyo will be launched this February, according to an announcement by the Japan subsidiary of Spring Airlines on Tuesday.

32th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival Kicks Off

The 2016 Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival has kicked off in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The annual winter festival is the largest ice and snow festival in the world. This year marks the 32nd anniversary of the event at the Harbin Ice and Snow World, and has been given the theme of "Pearl on the Crown of Ice and Snow."

Overseas Travelers Explore Chengdu Sichuan

Five groups of foreign veteran travelers were recently invited to Chengdu, the capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province, to explore the city on different routes. The travelers came from Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia – Chengdu's top five sources of tourists.

New High-speed Rail Circles Hainan Province

The western section of a new high-speed railway opened on Wednesday in Hainan province, completing the world's first such railway to circle an island.

Zhanjiang Rated among Top 3 Best Winter Resorts in China

The fourth list of 50 best resorts to visit in winter in China was released on Dec 22 in Hong Kong. The city of Zhanjiang in Guangdong province ranked the third on the list.

Chengdu Increases Strengths as Transport Hub in China

Shuangliu International Airport exceeds 40m annual passengers. Chengdu, a hub city in Southwest China, is rising to become an international aviation hub.

China among The Top 10 Beautiful Countries

The Global Beautiful Countries Development Report 2015 was issued on Dec 20 at Tsinghua University in Beijing, and ranks China 10th among 185 listed countries.

Chinese Visitors Drive Record Boost for New Zealand Tourism Industry

WELLINGTON - Chinese tourists drove another record in the number of overseas visitors to New Zealand last month, the government statistics agency said Monday.

Draft Law to Strengthen TCM's Role in China's Medical System

BEIJING - China's top legislature began to read the Law on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) on Monday, which calls for a strengthened role of TCM in China's health care system.

Ice and Snow Hot Spring Festival at Emei Mountain

The 17th Ice and Snow Hot Spring Festival will be opened On December 20, 2015 at Emei Mountain in Sichuan province. The event is sponsored by the Sichuan Emei Scenic Area and Tencent Network and all kinds of activities will be held. Thousands of People Challenging the Magic Power

World Association of Chinese Cuisine Now Named As World Federation of China Catering Industry

World Association of Chinese Cuisine (WACC) has officially changed its name to World Federation of China Catering Industry (WFCCI) at a press conference held at the China Great Hall Hotel in Beijing on December 9th, 2015.

China Sees Number of Foreign Tourists Rise to 100 mln

China's struggling inbound tourism industry has shown signs of rebounding, a new report says. The report, released on Monday by the China Tourism Academy, a think tank under the China National Tourism Administration, looked at inbound tourism from January to October. It said the total visits made by overseas tourists in the 10-month period surpassed 100 million, an increase of 4.4 percent compared with the same period last year.

The Chinese Culture Talks Lecture on Chinese Folk Music in Washington DC

A lecture on Chinese folk music was held at Yu Ying Charter School, Washington DC on Dec 10. Artists from the China National Music Orchestra and keynote speaker Zhou Yi from New York gave a presentation on Chinese folk music and musical instruments for the students and teachers of the school.

French Afternoon Tea Pays Tribute to Local Ingredients and Flavours

French porcelain manufacturing brand Legle is widely known for its fine porcelain. Now they are inviting the public to check out its Chinese style lotus porcelain wares during an elegant afternoon tea at the China World Hotel in Beijing.

No Walk in the Park for Harried Tourist Sites

China is trying to get a handle on costs, crowds and environmental impact at its national parks and has turned to the US for guidance. The number of tourists at Chinese cultural and natural heritage sites reached a record 4 billion in 2014 -generating more than $507 billion in revenue - but the government is concerned that the sites are improperly managed.

Harry Potter Magic World Tour Arrives in China for the First Time

The Hogwarts Express is presented at the Harry Potter Magic World Tour in Shanghai, December 6, 2015. The Harry Potter Magic World Tour has arrived in China for the first time.

Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding's First Luxury Liner to Start Cruising by 2020

Construction of the country's first luxury cruise ship is expected to start in 2017 and take three years, a senior executive from Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co Ltd, the company building the vessel, said on Wednesday.

Inner Mongolia Develops Winter Travel Routes

BEIJING, Dec. 2 -- The Inner Mongolia autonomous region announced seven winter-tourism itineraries in Beijing on Dec 1. Routes include Arxan's hot springs; Ulanhot's folk customs and prairies; Hexigten's geology; and Alxa's deserts.

China on Alert for Cold Snap in North and Central Regions

BEIJING, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- China's weather observatory issued a blue alert on Sunday for a cold front that will sweep north and central China in the coming two days.

China Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers to Communicate Only in English

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) will require all communication between pilots and air traffic controllers to be in English starting 2017, according to leading aviation news website AINonline.

China, Laos to Kick Start Joint Railway in December

The Lao section of the China-Laos railway is expected to begin construction in early December, which will be the first modern railway for the Southeast Asian country when completed by 2020.

First Domestic Regional Jet Delivered in China

Seven routes planned to serve western areas; completion of 4 more aircraft expected in 2016. Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China delivered its first regional aircraft－designated the ARJ21-700－to Chengdu Airlines on Sunday, after the jet took 5,258-hour testing flights over the past seven years.

Regulations in China Affecting Visitors from Overseas

The regions in which foreigners can travel are divided into four categories. There are 29 regions of Class A, to which foreigners have direct access without a travel permit or prior notice.

Winter Tourism Booming in China's West

LANZHOU, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Off-season travel to western Chinese provinces has become increasingly popular for Chinese tourists, local tourism authorities said. Starting from October, several tourist destinations in western Chinese provinces, such as the Qinghai Lake and Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, have seen more tourists compared to before.

Beijing's New Airport to Become World's Largest

Beijing's new airport, planned for the city's Daxing District, will be completed by 2040, reported by the Beijing times on Thursday. The new airport was designed by Iraq-born British architect Zaha Hadid, who used a streamlined design to provide the new airport with vitality.

Qingdao Adopts 72-hour Visa-free Policy

Qingdao, an eastern coastal city of Shandong province, started to offer 72-hour visa-free entry for international transit passengers on Monday as a move to boost tourism and business.

NW China prefecture Collects over 3,000 Ancient Tibetan Medicine Books

A prefecture in northwest China's Gansu Province has collected more than 3,000 Tibetan medicine books over the past three decades. The health department of Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture started to collect the books in the 1980s.

1000 Masks from around the World Gather in Shanghai

A total of 1000 masks are now on exhibition at the Shanghai Mass Art Center in Shanghai, and will be displayed until November 18. The exhibition, organized by the International Mask Arts & Culture Organization (IMACO), displays masks from all over the world, including South Korea, Japan, India, Thailand, Europe, America and African countries.

China Airport Economy Seeks Development in Regional Integration

China's airport industry will work to integrate airport resources in the Beijing-Tianjin-and Hebei region and promote the region's airport industrial upgrade, according to a summit held in Beijing.

Media visiting China's old cities starting in Shanxi

There is a special tour of the old cities of China for a group of reporters from 20 media, including People's Daily, Xinhua, Chongqing Daily, people.cn, sxrb.com and sina.com that began in the ancient city of Pingyao, Shanxi province, on Nov 4.

China International Travel Mart 2015 Opens in Kunming

On November 13, China International Travel Mart (CITM) 2015, jointly organized by China National Tourism Administration (CNTA), Civil Aviation Administration of China, and Yunnan Provincial People’s Government, was unveiled at Kunming Dianchi International Convention & Exhibition Center.

Palace Museum Sees a Surge of Tourists in Off-season

The number of visitors to the Palace Museum in Beijing has increased by more than 200,000 people in less than a month after the National Day holidays, according to museum on Sunday.

Hainan Offers Free Travel Insurance for Tourists

Tourists from home and abroad who visit Hainan, the tropical resort in southern China, are being offered free travel insurance. The perk, which started on Oct 28, is regarded as a major step by a government eager to develop international tourism on the island. Hainan is the first region to provide such a service to tourists within the country.

Snow to Linger in Northeast China, Heavey Showers in Guangxi

Forecasters in China are warning the heavy snow that has swept across many parts of northern China will continue to fall in the northeast until at least Wednesday.

Over 3 Million Travelers Visit Mount Emei in Sichuan

The number of visitors to Mount Emei's Scenic Area surged in 2015, and is now close to an all-time high. As of the beginning of November, 3 million travelers have reportedly visited the area, an increase of 8.7 percent on last year.

Fujian Makes Bid to Draw more Visitors

Fujian Tourism Bureau recently held a promotional event in Beijing to attract more visitors. The Beijing-Fuzhou High-speed Railway that was unveiled this summer makes it convenient to visit Fuzhou. The journey takes about eight hours.

14th Asia Arts Festival Kicks off in Quanzhou Fujian

The 14th Asia Arts Festival and the 2nd Maritime Silk Road International Arts Festival commenced on Nov 8 in Quanzhou, Fujian province. Luo Shugang, Minister of Culture, delivered the opening speech, "The festival will boost cultural communication among countries along the Maritime Silk Road. China will work with other Asian countries on a peaceful and harmonious life."

China Yangtze Culture & Art Festival

Yangtze River, the longest river across China from west to east, is known as the Mother River of the country together with the Yellow River. It originates in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, from drops of glacier to trickles, coming together into a rolling river and then flowing into the East China Sea after a long trip. The River stretches 6,300 KM long. Its drainage area covers about 1/5 of China’s land and 1/3 of the country’s population. Over 50 ethic groups live there.

Xiamen to Launch High-speed Railway to Ganzhou

The city of Xiamen, Fujian province, will launch high-speed railway service to Ganzhou, Jiangxi province, reported on Nov 5.

Direct Flights Linking Guiyang with More Cities Worldwide

China Southern Airlines officials said on Oct 4 that they plan to open more direct air routes from the city of Guiyang, Guizhou province to cities in Japan, South Korea and Europe.

Gansu Lanzhou Rural Tourism Booms

Yuzhong county, in Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu province, is experiencing a boom in rural tourism. 363 local families run tourism businesses, the Gansu Economic Daily reported on Oct 30.

Tourism, Culture Festival Gets underway in Foshan Guangdong

The 2015 Guangdong International Tourism and Culture Festival opened in Foshan on Saturday, taking guests from home and abroad for a dive into Lingnan's culture. Lingnan is a region encompassing the three southern provinces of Guangdong, Hainan and Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.

Guangdong Zhanjiang-Bangkok Direct Flights Start

Zhanjiang's first international direct air route, which is to Bangkok in Thailand, was launched on Oct 26. The flights are run by the Beijing Capital Airlines on A320 Airbus planes. The air route will play an important role in promoting trade, tourism and cultural exchanges between western Guangdong and ASEAN countries.

Restored Aircraft to Make Honorary Hump Flight

A restored World War II military transport airplane will fly the famed Hump route next month to honor the pilots who flew the air passage under treacherous conditions.

Confucius Temple Free to Teachers Since 2016 in China Shandong

China's 15 million teachers are to be exempted from paying for tickets to visit the Confucius temple, family mansion and cemetery, according to Qufu city in east China's Shandong Province.

Check-in Desks to Close Earlier at Pudong Airport

Passengers on China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines flights out of Pudong International Airport's Terminal 1 will from Sunday have to check-in earlier than normal.

New China Domestic Flights Serve Tibet

Tibet will be better connected with inland China after Tibet Airlines launches two news routes on Sunday. The first, connecting the regional capital of Lhasa with Lanzhou in Gansu Province and Shijiazhuang in Hebei Province, will be operated every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Currently, there are no flights between Tibet and Hebei.

Beijing Moves to Attract More Canadian Tourists

Beijing's official tourism agency Friday held a high-level tourism resources show in Montreal, the second biggest city in Canada, to attract more Canadian tourists.This is the first time for Beijing to hold such an event in Montreal.

New Quzhou-Ningde Railway to Run through Pingnan in Fujian

The Ningde section of the Quzhou-Ningde Railway started construction recently. The railway line, from Quzhou, Zhejiang province to Ningde, Fujian province, will run through Suichang, Longquan and Qingyuan in Zhejiang and Songxi, Zhenghe, Jian'ou, Pingnan, Zhouning and Jiaocheng in Fujian.

Shanghai Disney Resort Begins Recruitment

Shanghai Disney Resort will hold a job fair in Shanghai from October 21-24 in preparation for opening in early 2016.

Palace Museum Plans to Sell All Tickets Online

With the increasing presence of historic relics and paintings in Beijing's Palace Museum, flocks of visitors have been standing in long queues for hours just to get a glimpse of the items on display.

Shanghai Rankedthe Hottest Travel Destination During China's Golden Week

Shanghai becomes the hottest destination for independent travelers during the National Day holidays in China, according to data provided by Ctrip, a domestic travel agency.

11 Provinces Build Integrated Golden Tourism Region in the Yangtze River Economic Belt

On October 11th, leaders from provincial and municipal tourism departments of Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, Chongqing, Yunnan, and Guizhou which are in the range of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, gathered in Shanghai and signed Tourism Industrial Cooperation Declaration of the Yangtze River Economic Belt

New Railway Network to Boost Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region

A project to improve industrial infrastructure in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region will be led by the construction of an extended high-speed railway, as Hu Yongqi reports.

China Blacklists 10 Travel Agencies

BEIJING - China has named and shamed 10 travel agencies as the country attempts to create a sound environment for tourists, the National Tourism Administration (NTA) said Sunday.

A British Chef in China and His Kitchen Classroom

BEIJING - At a small restaurant in a Beijing hutong, a young British man is teaching the Chinese how to cook. Jamie Bilbow, 27, opened Rice Kitchen three years ago and began his journey in teaching Western cuisine to Chinese people.

Capital Beijing to Provide Extra Services, Including Wi-Fi, in Public Toilets

Beijing will provide extra services in 14,000 public toilets by providing Wi-Fi connections, automatic teller machines and charging facilities for electric vehicles. If the move proves to be successful, it may be promoted nationwide.

Chengdu, One of World’s Top Tourist Destinations, City of Panda & Food

Chengdu, a metropolis in southwest China as a world tourist destination and shopping center, is expected to have more global visitors. New York Times recommended in January 52 places to go in 2015, with Chengdu one of the must-gos. New York Times called Chengdu the “panda and food capital.”

Guizhou as a World Mountain Tourism Destination

Guizhou provincial officials told participants at the 1st International Mountain Tourism Conference in the city of Xingyi, Guizhou that they want to make the province a world-famous mountain tourism site, on Oct 10.

Beijing International Tourism Festival Kicks off

BEIJING, Oct. 5 The 17th Beijing International Tourism Festival began Thursday at Olympic Forest Park. The five-day event is being held by the Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development. Song Yu, head of the commission, was at the opening ceremony, as were art troupes from 18 countries, including the US, Italy and India.

Western Section of the Palace Museum to Open for the First Time

Anticipation among history buffs is running high ahead of the opening up of the western section of the Forbidden City. Officials with the Palace Museum in Beijing are set to open the western part of the Imperial Palace compound for the first time in 90 years on October 10th.

With Beautiful Sight, Old Wuyuan Jiangxi Sends Visitors Back in Time

Travelers today are apt to look for tranquil places that are less commercialized and more isolated. One way to avoid a clamorous crowd is to choose a destination that keeps a low profile and head there after the peak season.

Direct Flight to Link China Fuzhou, Bangkok Thailand

FUZHOU, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- A direct air route will open in October between Fuzhou, capital of eastern China's Fujian province, and the Thai capital Bangkok.

China Academy of Art's Folk Art Museum Opens

A folk art museum, designed by renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, has opened in Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province on Sept. 20. The China Academy of Art project is committed to conserving, revitalizing and regenerating Chinese arts and crafts by collecting, showcasing and researching traditional cultural pieces and their design philosophies.

Passengers Can Watch Live TV on China Flights

Passengers on China's flights can now watch live TV programs as a domestically-developed satellite TV system has come into service, the country's flag carrier Air China said on Sunday.

Qinghai Attracts about 18.22 mln Tourists from January to August

Tourists go sightseeing at the Nianbaoyuze scenic area in Jiuzhi County, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Sept. 17, 2015. According to Qinghai provincial tourism administration, from January to August in 2015, Qinghai attracted about 18.22 million tourists, up 13.67 percent year on year, the tourism revenue reached 19.84 billion yuan (about 3.12 billion U.S. dollars), up 22.96 percent from last year.

Palace Museum to Remove Parking Spots inside the Tourist Site

Beijing's Palace Museum will move away its parking lot in the next five years and no parking will be allowed in the tourist site according to director of the Palace Museum Shan Qixiang's speech at the sixth international ecological city forum.

Beijing to Host World Leisure Congress in 2020

Beijing will host the World Leisure Congress in 2020 to build itself a world tourism and leisure center, Beijing's tourism development commission announced Saturday.

World Tourism Organization to Convene 22nd General Assembly in Chengdu

The World Tourism Organization of the United Nations will convene its 22nd General Assembly in Chengdu, capital of southwestern China's Sichuan Province, in 2017, it was announced Tuesday evening.

Love Hotels Thrive in China

At the Wan Ai hotel next to Beijing Normal University, male receptionists dressed in bright pink shirts are busy taking calls and helping customers check in. The word "love" is written everywhere and cute cuddly toys can be found all over the pastel pink reception.

'Silver' Tourists May Become Travel Goldmine

'Silver' tourists may become travel goldmine Senior travelers get a rough deal from travel agencies, who believe the low profits they generate aren't worth the efforts required to make them. However, as China becomes an increasingly aging society, the tide may be turning for older travelers, as Su Zhou reports.

Yushu Eager to Show off Unexplored Tourist Attractions

Racing on the Tanggula Mountains 4,500 meters above sea level and taking in highland scenery along the way is a dream of many driving enthusiasts. Wei Jie, 46, from Beijing, is geared for the trip. He bought his own Jeep in July 2013.

Innovation, Development the Focus for New Zealand and China Mayors

Mayors from China and New Zealand met in Xiamen, Fujian province, at the 1st New Zealand-China Mayoral Forum on Monday to further strengthen cooperation in tourism, education and primary industries.

Digital Silk Road to Connect China with Arab Nations

China is reinforcing the role of the Internet in the strategic Belt and Road Initiative, and vows to build an "online Silk Road" which will connect and benefit both China and Arab countries, a meeting was told on Thursday.

Preserve the Legacy of Natural Fermented Soy Sauce in Xianshi, Luzhou Sichuan

Little known to the outside world, a century-old factory in Xianshi town, Sichuan's Luzhou city, is still using the natural fermentation method to produce its products. That means simply exposing a soybean mixture in big jars to the sun, a method that takes up to three years to complete.

Paper Magic in Shanghai "Paper Story Town"

st people think paper is just for writing, printing and wiping, but the medium was put to far more imaginative use at a "Paper story town" in Shanghai. Chairs, tables, children's slides, dining utensils and even a hotpot made of paper were on display in the magical wonderland created from the material.

Amazing 200-year-old Anliang Fortress in Fujian

The Anliang Fortress was built in 1810 in Datian county, Southeast China's Fujian province. The fortress is 40 meters in width and 35 meters in length, covering an area of 1,500 square meters. Built along the mountains, it has 448 rooms. Tourists have been amazed by its sophisticated structure and rich function.

Publication Resounds with Ancient Bells in Beijing

The bells are 2,500 years old, but their melodies still resound today. Sixty-five bronze bells of the ancient Zeng State were unearthed in Suizhou, Hubei province, in 1978. They're generally considered by scholars as the highest achievements in the development of musical instruments in China before the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC). As the Bronze Age faded away, this finale of Chinese ceremonial music's zenith was sparkling.

High-speed Rail Link Hainan-Guangzhou Expected to Help Tourism

A complete high-speed railway circle is to start operation in Hainan province by the end of this year to further promote tourism of the island. Guangzhou Railway (Group) Co announced on Monday that construction of the western part of the high-speed railway circle in Hainan province is done, forming a complete railway circle around the island with the eastern part of the railway, which is already in operation.

Students Learn about WWII as New School Year Begins

SHENYANG - Students across China started their new school year Monday with a lesson on the history of World War II. In a packed auditorium at Yucai Middle School in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, hundreds of students and teachers were in tears after Zhang Zhuoya, daughter of WWII General Li Zhaolin, told them about her family's experience during the war.

Shangqiu-Hefei-Hangzhou High-speed Railway to Run through Ningbo

The Shangqiu-Hefei-Hangzhou High-Speed Railway is scheduled to start construction in October and be completed in 2019, according to rail sectors. The railway is designed at a maximum train speed of 350 kilometers per hour and has 28 stations.

Shanghai Airport Opens New City Terminal in Haimen

Shanghai Airport Authority opened a new city terminal in Haimen, Jiangsu Province on August 20, thereby starting off the fourth offsite terminal of Shanghai Airport following Wuxi, Kunshan and Taicang Terminals.

Beijing Places Where Pets Can Go Wild

Beijing is not exactly a city crawling with spas for pets. But there are places you can take your furry friends on fun outings.

Baker Brings Tastes of France to Beijing Capital Area

In 2003, Benjamin Devos worked at an international hotel in Beijing for seven months, and that short stay changed the young Frenchman's life.

Chinese Influence Still Inspires Ceramic Artists

A thick layer of clay dust coats Jessie Lee's work tables and shelves. Her studio abounds with vases and pots, but pride of place goes to a ceramic candlestick decorated with lotus flowers and a Chinese dragon coiled around the neck.

Artists from Asia Display Watercolors in Suzhou

The 2015 China Watercolor Asia Invitational Exhibition opened at the Ming Gallery of Art in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, Aug 21.

Zhanjiang Forests Shortlisted among 'Most Beautiful Forests in Guangdong'

Zhanjiang Sanling Mountain National Forest Park and Zhanjiang Mangrove National Nature Reserve entered the top 50 "Most Beautiful Forests in Guangdong" list, Zhanjiang Daily reported on Aug 21.

Chinese Star becomes First Asian Man Makes the Cut in World's 100m Final Race

Chinese sprinter Su Bingtian made history on Sunday by becoming the first Asian athlete to appear in the men's 100m final at the world athletics championships.

Chengdu, Chongqing Add Train Services to Xinjiang

Chengdu railway bureau will launch two additional train services to Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region from Chengdu and Chongqing on Sept 1-12, in a move to manage heavy demand during that period.

Trial Production Run for Guizhou's First Refined Tea Factory

A refined tea factory, in the city of Guiyang, Guizhou province, the first of its kind in the city, has already proven to be a hit after a trial run, with its annual tea production capacity estimated at 5,000 tons.

Chongqing Enters List of National Exhibition Cities

The city of Chongqing in Southwest China has entered the list of the 2014-2015 National Exhibition Cities. Liangjiang's Yuelai International Conference Center was also honored as the 2014-2015 National Top Conference Center, according to the Liangjiang administrative committee.

Taipei & Beijing Palace Museum to Hold Joint Virtual Exhibitions

The Taipei Palace Museum and the Beijing Palace Museum plan to hold joint virtual exhibitions, said the Taipei museum's director Feng Ming-chu while on a visit to the Palace Museum in Beijing on August 11. The Taipei Palace Museum is also expected to open its south district to the public on Dec 28.

At a Crossroad on the Silk Road

Ever since the first brick was laid, debate has swirled around MOCA Yinchuan, with many people questioning if the underdeveloped Ningxia Hui autonomous region in China's barren northwest is the best place for a contemporary art museum.

Superior Shanxi, a Home to World-renowned Sites You Can't Miss

Most foreign tourists who come to China are familiar with Shaanxi province, where the Terracotta Army sculptures depicting the soldiers of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China, are located. But few know about Shanxi, a province bordering its more famous neighbor. Indeed, the similar names, Shaanxi and Shanxi, lead to confusion among foreign tourists.

Cameri Theatre Participates in Int'l Theatre Festival in Beijing

Actors from the Israeli Cameri Theatre rehearse at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing, capital of China, Aug 13, 2015. The award-winning production of Cameri Theatre, Cyrano De Bergerac, participates in the International Theatre Festival at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing on Thursday.

2015 Thailand Roadshow Held in Xiamen Fujian China

A roadshow was held by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in Xiamen on Aug 10, sponsored by the King Power Corporation. More than fifty Thai corporations attended the event.

Beijing, Fujian and Guangdong Lead Cuts in Tobacco Use

Fujian and Guangdong provinces together with Beijing have done best in following an appeal from the central government to reduce smoking in public places, according to a report by the Beijing Impact Law Firm.

Science & Art Exhibition Kicks off in Shanghai

The exhibition opens to the public today until August 21 at the China Art Museum in Pudong New Area, Shanghai. It displays more than 100 installations from a dozen countries and regions that combine the charm of science and art. There will be no entry fee.

Rare Luxury Tomb Discovered in Chongqing China

A Song Dynasty tomb has been discovered recently at Baisha town in Chongqing. It is a rectangle double-chamber tomb measuring 8.5 meters in length, 7.5 meters in width and 3 meters in height.

Chongqing Expo Ranks First in Chongqing Top 10 Landmarks

The Chongqing International Expo in Liangjiang ranked first in the recently-revealed list. The other four Liangjiang landmarks included Chongqing Central Park, Chongqing Theater, Chongqing Garden Expo Park and the Terminal 3 of Jiangbei International Airport.

Singapore, Chongqing to Jointly Build Airport Economic Zone

CHONGQING - Singapore will join with Chongqing municipality in building an airport economic zone in the southwest Chinese city, as cooperation agreements have been signed.

Chenshan Botanical Garden among Shanghai's Top 10 Parks

The Chenshan Botanical Garden at the Sheshan National Tourist Resort in Shanghai's Songjiang district has been listed as one of "Shanghai Top 10 Most Satisfactory Parks" in the first half of 2015.

Modern Ballet on Tang-Dynasty Love Story Debuts in Shanghai

It is a story that will forever be told and retold — the love of the Emperor Xuanzong for his concubine Yang Yuhuan. But this is the first retelling through modern ballet. "Echoes of Eternity" premiered last week at the Shanghai Grand Theater.

Foreign Banks Eye Shanghai to Open Branches

More foreign banks are reported to line up to open branches in Shanghai as the city's status as an international financial center attracts more financial institutions and its geo-economic pivotal position generates more trade and transactions.

Yujiapu Railway Station Expected to Begin Operation by End of August

Constructors work on the vault at Yujiapu Railway Station in Tianjin, North China, Aug 5, 2015. The construction of Yujiapu Railway Station, the terminal station for Beijing-Tianjin Intercity Rail, has been completed. The station is expected to begin operation by the end of August.

Old Traders' Temple is Banker's Opera Venue

Cheng Yuanna took a deep breath as she walked to the stage at Zhengyici Theater, believed to be the only preserved wooden theater of its kind in Beijing with more than three centuries of history.

Beijing Internet Media Tours Inner Mongolia

Nearly 100 representatives from 30 Internet media and the Beijing Internet Information Office visited the Inner Mongolia Museum on August 3, marking the beginning of the 2015 Red Homeland Tour for Beijing Internet Media.

Beijing Museum of Natural History Unveils "Night at the Museum"

Beijing Museum of Natural History's (BMNH) annual event "Night at the Museum" kicked off on August 5. With the theme of "silk road night", the event, which takes place between Aug 5-9, invites foreign envoys to China every night to introduce the resources and characteristics of their own countries to the general public.

Heilongjiang Harbin Offers 72-hour Visa-free Entry

Northeastern Chinese city Harbin will offer a 72-hour visa-free entry for international transit passengers from Aug. 1, a move to boost tourism and business.

Beijing Palace Museum Develops New Souvenir

On July 19, the Palace Museum signed a contract with a handicraft company in Hebei Province in order to develop a new range of souvenirs for tourists based on beautiful wood-carving artworks from Chinese history.

China, Russia Launch 'Red Trips' to Historic Sites

Tour companies from both China and Russia have launched new "Red Trip" routes covering historical sites linked to old revolutionary Communist Party leaders in Russia and China.

Exhibition of Cambodian Angkor Relics Unveiled in Xi'an Shaanxi

A special exhibition of Cambodia Angkor relics and art was officially kicked off on Thursday in Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, for further cooperation and exchanges between the two nations.

Left-behind Children from Remote Areas Visit Beijing

Thirty students from ethnic groups in Yunnan province Southwest China participated in Aramco Asia Program for the first time in Beijing from July 25 to July 31.

Ethnic Tibetan Grandma: I Had Never Dreamed of Living Such a Happy Life

Evenings in early summer on the Gannan grasslands are a little chilly. Cattle and sheep begin to come down from the mountains. Grandma Drongtso stands in front of the altar, gazing at it. She turns the prayer wheel with her hands. Her heart is unsettled. Despite settling down in the Sangkho grasslands six years ago, she cannot help but miss her old days at the ranch.

Tucked away in Nanshan Bamboo Sea of Liyang county, Changzhou, Jiangsu

Spring and summer are the best seasons to visit the bamboo forests in Liyang county, Changzhou, Jiangsu province. Summer is a rainy season in the region. Visiting the bamboo forest in a drizzle gives the travelers a special feeling of the quiet and robust vitality of the plants.

A Portal to An Ancient World in Pingyao Shanxi China

From aged city walls to Ming dynasty-era buildings, Pingyao and its surrounding scenic areas provide a glimpse into China's past. Go to Shanxi if you want to get a good measure of China's ancient civilization.

Harbor of the Gods in Quanzhou, Fujian China

The ancient Maritime Silk Road's starting seaport imported a pantheon of faiths. The legacy survives not only in concrete but also in customs. Wang Kaihao reports in Quanzhou, Fujian province.

A Cultural and Historical Explore in Shandong

If you’re interested in Chinese grand culture and history, Shandong is certainly a good choice. Shandong , with a history of more than 5000 years, is considered one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. Shandong has also been the home of a large number of historical figures, whose influence are still evident in contemporary China.

Have a Romantic Date with Yantai- Most Charming China City

Yantai, lying at the northeast tip of Shandong peninsula, is a beautiful coastal city. Surrounded by mountains and seas, Yantai is endowed with splendid natural landscapes, a variety of resources and hospitable climate. It has long been renowned all over the world as “Gold Coast”,”Fairyland on the Earth” ,and most importantly, “the most charming city of China”.

Xi'an: Jewel of Ancient China Still Shines Brightly

Xi'an is hailed as the easternmost hub from which the Silk Road's land route webbed westward to reach Rome. Armies of tourists besiege the modern metropolis to view the Terracotta Warriors, but Mike Peters discovers other marching grounds worth exploring.

Xiamen's Tallest Buildings to be Put into Use, Stand at 300 Meters Each

Xiamen Twin Towers, also known as Xiamen Shimao Cross-strait Plaza, are expected to be the tallest buildings in Xiamen. One of the towers was recently capped and is expected to be put into use in July.

Beijing Plan for Sustainable Post-Olympics Venue Use

The Beijing 2022 bid committee remains confident that its plan to host the Winter Olympics in three zones will benefit post-event venue use while promoting winter sports in a larger area.

China Hainan Looks to Expand its Appeal

China might not be most people's idea of the ultimate beach destination, but this might be about to change. The Chinese government wants Hainan, the country's only tropical island, to be an international tourism destination by 2020.

Disney Offers Glimpses of Shanghai Surprises

The Walt Disney Co on Wednesday unveiled details of its planned $5.5 billion theme park in Shanghai which it expects to open next year, with its top executive insisting "crowd management and safety" will be top priorities.

Hainan Village Attracts Tourists after First Lady's Visit

Beireng village is one of the many garden-like villages featuring tropical weather and dense vegetation in Qionghai city, South China's Hainan province.

Eight China's Wonderful Places to Escape Summer Heat

Out of all the four seasons, summer has the most to offer to nature lovers. From beaches to bamboo forests, the outdoor options are endless. Here we recommend 8 destinations where one can experience a typical Chinese summer setting.

Unraveling the Mystique Etiquette of the Chinese Banquet

Like many foreign businesspeople in China, John Bruijnooge knows there is much more to a Chinese banquet than just sitting down for a meal."There are a lot of unwritten rules, many I don't know about," says the Dutch executive, who regularly attends dinners with government officials and corporate executives around China.

Southwest China Promote a High-speed Rail Tour in Beijing

The city of Guiyang, Guizhou province joined neighboring cities in holding a high-speed rail tour promotion, in Beijing, with the help of its tourism development office which now has almost a dozen high-speed rail routes and related tourism products, covering such local scenic spots as Huangguoshu Waterfall, a Xijiang ethnic Miao village , and Mount Fanjing.

Runners Head to Park Early to Beat Summer Heat in Beijing

People run in Beijing's Olympic Forest Park at around 6am on July 5, 2015. As the city experiences high temperature, more people are preferring to do their outdoor exercise as early as possible. Made for the 2008 Olympic Games, the largest city park has three running tracks of 3km, 5km and 10km, and is considered as a paradise for running in Beijing. It is easy to spot professional and casual runners, and everything in between.

Beijing Takes Podium as Model of Future Games

Beijing will be a model sustainable host of the Olympic Games if it wins the bid for the 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, bid organizers said.

Guangzhou to Recapture Former Glory as Shipping Hub

Guangzhou, capital of South China’s Guangdong province, has set itself the target of building the metropolis into an international shipping hub on the Maritime Silk Road.

Magazine Seeks Guangzhou Expat Families to Tour Fujian

Time Out Family is looking for expat families based in Guangzhou to explore East China's coastal destination, Fujian, on a seven-day getaway.

Beijing & Shanghai Surpass Major US Cities in Green Space Rollout

China's green building sector is on a fast track to large-scale development, according to a white paper published by international real estate consultancy CBRE.

China Intl Cartoon & Game Expo Kicks off in Shanghai

Visitors view the exhibits during the 11th China International Cartoon & Game Expo in Shanghai, east China, July 9, 2015. The five-day fair kicked off here on Thursday, attracting more than 300 exhibitors at home and abroad.

Shanxi Starts Tourism Promotion in Lanzhou Fair, Northwest China

Shanxi's tourism promotion in Northwest China came to its first stop on July 6 in Lanzhou, capital of Gansu province, where top tourism authorities of two provinces signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

China Embraces the World in Rock Art

Opening ceremony of China Rock Art Exhibition, Capital Museum, Beijing, on July 5. Provided to China Daily. The 2015 Primitive Language – China Rock Painting Exhibition opened at the Capital Museum in Beijing, on Sunday, July 5, with the purpose of preserving and increasing research on this ancient form communication between human beings, in China and around the world.

Foreigners' Wiew of Jiangsu Comes to Wuxi

As the cultural tour activity "Foreigners' View of Jiangsu" comes to Wuxi, about 30 foreigners from different countries including the US, Australia and Kenya visited Yangshan town, famous for its peaches, and experienced local customs at the Ancient Town of Dangkou on June 19.

Express Rail Linking Xiamen to Europe Expected to be Put into Service in July

The new Xiamen-Chengdu-Xinjiang-Europe express rail is expected to be launched in July. Businesses can save by 20 to 30 percent of clearance costs, according to the agreement.

17 on-call Taxies Offer Free Xiamen Tour to Handicapped

More than 40 disabled people enjoyed a free ride from Xiamen University to the Wuyuan Bay Wetland Park, taking 17 on-call taxies on July 1. Initiated by the Xiamen Disabled Federation and organized by the Xiamen Disabled People Association, the free rides were provided by 17 Party member drivers from the Xiamen Haiyi Taxi Company.

Beijing, Shanghai Tax Refunds Benefit Overseas Tourists

BEIJING - Welsh tourist Edward Evans became the first person to benefit from a new tax refund on Wednesday as he left Beijing. Evans, who was visiting China for the first time, received a 45 yuan (about $7.30) rebate after purchasing 502 yuan worth of goods at a souvenir shop in Beijing Capital International Airport.

Did Macro Polo Eat Ice Cream in China?

Where did ice cream originate? Most people suggest Morocco or Italy, but French ice-cream master Gerard Taurin says the root of this popular dessert is in ancient China, where a frozen mixture of rice and milk, made about 3,000 years ago, was documented in an ancient book he read in 2008.

Construction to Start on Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Rail Lines

BEIJING - Construction on two intercity railways linking Beijing with neighboring Tianjin municipality and Hebei province will kick off by the end of this year, the company in charge announced on Thursday.

Shanghai City to Issue Work Visas for Top Talent

Shanghai is to issue visas on arrival to high-level foreign workers and those bringing entrepreneurial skills to the city to attract top talent for its mission to become a global center of scientific and technological innovation.

2015-2016 Eco-tour in East Inner Mongolia China

There are Chifeng, Hulunbuir, Hinggan League and Tongliao for 2015 Eco-tour in East Inner Mongolia China

Beijing to Introduce Three Scenic Rail Tours For Summer Vacation

The railway department of Beijing will operate three special rail tours to take tourists from the capital to destinations in China's northwest and northeast in an 8-11 day journey in July and August.

World's Highest Highway Tunnel Opens in Qinghai China

The world’s highest altitude highway tunnel - the Changla Mountain Tunnel – saw an opening to traffic on Jun. 25, 2015, with a total length of 2,400 meters, and is located in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, at an altitude of about 4,500 meters.

Beijing Zoo to Better Protect Animal Rights with New Projects

In order to promote animal welfare, Beijing Zoo has launched a massive environmental enrichment movement by constructing additional infrastructure.

Ancient Sanqing Village, A Volcanic Wonder in Haikou

Situated in the Shishan town around 15 kilometers from the center of Haikou city in Hainan province, Sanqing village was built on the lava landscape among a volcano cluster formed thousand years ago.

Foreign Skiers Head to Zhangjiakou Chongli's Resorts

Featuring high-standard ski trails covered by artificial and natural snow, Zhangjiakou's Chongli county appeals to avid skiers from China's neighbors, including Hitoshi's Japanese athletes. That's one reason it was selected as the co-host of Beijing's bid for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

Beijing Marks 3,060-year-old City History

An exhibition opened on Wednesday in Beijing observing the 3,060th anniversary of the founding of Beijing. More than 40 items are on displayed at the Capital Museum, which give an insight into the past life of the ancient capital of Yan Kingdom.

Construction to Begin on Beijing-Bazhou Railway

Construction on a new inter-city railway line connecting Beijing and Bazhou, Hebei province, will start by the end of this year, and is expected to be put into use along with Beijing's new airport, Beijing Daily reported.

Chinese Puppeteers Struggle to Pull Right Strings to Save Art

Marionettes have a rich tradition in China, where puppeteers are desperately trying to preserve the art form for future generations. Wang Kaihao reports from Quanzhou.

Chongqing Companies Say Yangtze River Cruises Still Safe

Cruise companies in Chongqing said on Tuesday that their business had not been affected by Monday's tragedy on the Yangtze River and that cruising is still safe. Zhou Zhuo, general manager of Victoria Cruises, said the company's vessels run from Chongqing to Yichang in Hubei province, "which is on a very quiet stretch of the Yangtze".

Tianjin to Welcome Dragon Boat Festival Holiday 2015

The Dragon Boat Festival holiday is just around the corner. The Tianjin Municipal Tourism Bureau has cooperated with local tourism departments to launch products featuring Tianjin's history, culture, resources, and festive atmosphere. A series of events will focus on scenery and culture.

Tianjin Handicrafts Exhibit in Beijing

Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei held the First Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition of Traditional Handicrafts to welcome the tenth Chinese Cultural Heritage Day on June 13.

Shanghai Happy Valley Opens Night Playground

Shanghai Happy Valley in Sheshan has kicked off its summer nights program. Nearly 20 recreational programs and more than 30 night performances will be on offer for the public and last until Oct 7, the last day of the National Day holiday.

HK Movie Star Wants Young Blood to Revive Cantonese Opera

When Hong Kong actor Law Kar-ying appears in public, his physique and mannerisms usually remind people of a role he played in the 1994 movie A Chinese Odyssey. The character was that of Xuanzang, a monk who traveled to India to collect Buddhist scriptures. The hit comedy was loosely based on the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West.

Exhibition of "Sculptures for Family" Opens to Public in Beijing

A visitor looks at exhibits during an exhibition of "Sculptures for Family" in the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing, capital of China, June 14, 2015. The exhibition aimed to bring arts into everyday life and let the public know more about sculptures.

Shanghai's Leaning Pagoda Beats the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Tourists visit the Huzhu Pagoda at the Tianma Mountain in Songjiang district, a suburb of Shanghai, on June 13, 2015. A recent measure showed that the 936-year-old pagoda leans at 7.10 degrees, one degree more than the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy.

Taiwan Play about Single Mom Returns to Beijing

The Wedding, a comedy drama presented by Taiwan-based Open Theater Group, has returned to Beijing, after its successful first round of performances in the capital earlier this year.

Xiamen to Launch High-speed Direct Railway to Chongqing

The Chongqing-Changsha-Xiamen High-speed Railway will have its planning finished and its construction kicked off during the 2015-2020 period in Xiamen, according to information released from the Hefei-Fuzhou High-speed Railway Promotion Conference.

Beijing Amazes IOC with Snow Charm

Beijing presented a panorama of the 2022 Winter Olympics to IOC chairman Bach and Chinese vice premier Liu Yandong in Lausanne on Wednesday, to showcase its amazing charm as a Winter Games host.

Beijing and Tianjin to Launch Inter-city Railway

Integrated transportation as one of the pioneering major areas of the national strategy - integrated development of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region will welcome new actions by the end of the year.

Nuage Sister Restaurant Celebrates Shandong Cuisine

Opened in 2009, the Qing Yun Lou Shandong cuisine restaurant has long been considered Beijing's guardian of Shandong, or Lu, cuisine among foodies who share love for the one of the earliest formed culinary arts in China.

China New Railway to Link Beijing-Hebei-Tianjin

BEIJING -- Northern Chinese transport authorities are aiming to build a second intercity railway between Beijing and neighboring Tianjin municipality this year, with a route incorporating a stop in Hebei province.

Beijing Palace Museum Presents Barge-scale Porcelain Show

Beijing's Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, has an ongoing porcelain exhibition that promises visitors a wide view of imperial China.

Salvador Dali Art Show to Open in Shanghai

Salvador Dali's art exhibition will open September 26 at the Bund 18 Creative Center in Shanghai. The prominent Spanish surrealist artist's exhibition will bring together nearly 300 art pieces, including painting, sculpture, gold jewelry, glass art and classic furniture...

Beijing Capital Airport Aims to Go Green with UNEP

Beijing Capital International Airport has announced extended cooperation with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in environment protection aiming to promote itself as a low-carbon airport.

Expo of Top Wine China 2015 Held in Beijing

Visitors taste wine during an expo of the Top Wine China 2015 in Beijing, capital of China, June 4, 2015. Over 100 exhibitors of the wine industry from different countries and regions took part in the expo which kicked off on Thursday.

British Rock Band Muse First to Play in Shanghai China

The band will perform at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai on Sept 21. Presented by AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG, the show will see the band play several of their popular hits, including their seventh studio album, Drones, which will be released on June 8.

China Fujian Artists Perform in Cambodian Capital

PHNOM PENH - A 60-member troupe of artists from China's Fujian province performed a variety of traditional dances here Monday night, aiming to promote cultural relations between the two countries.

2015 Hong Kong Youth Music Festival to Kick off Next Month

Hong Kong Youth Music Festival 2015 will kick off on June 6 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, bringing the exhilarating singing and dancing performances to the city.

Ctrip Goes Offline after Hacker Attack in China

China's biggest online travel agency Ctrip.com International Ltd was back online after a cyberattack forced its website and mobile app to go offline for 12 hours. According to the company's first quarter profit data, Ctrip.com lost $1.07 million per hour due to the cyberattack.

Fuzhou Airlines to Open Flight Routes to Zhengzhou, Harbin

Fuzhou Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will launch two new air routes in June, one to Zhengzhou in Henan province and the other to Harbin in Heilongjiang province, Southeast Express reports.

Chinese Opera Yue Fei Brings a Legend to Life in Tianjin

That evening, under the baton of Zheng Xiaoying, China's first female conductor, who was 84 then, Xiamen Philharmonic Orchestra debuted the Chinese opera Yue Fei at the concert hall of Xiamen University. It was an opera that Huang had started writing when he was 22, and he had waited for 35 years to have it finally played in public.

Historical Streets in Jiangsu Listed as China National Heritage

The State Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and State Administration of Cultural Heritage jointly announced the first batch of 30 historical and cultural streets and districts on Apr 23, with five ancient areas in Jiangsu province making it into the list.

Expats with Deep Pockets Head to Beijing's Old Courtyard Homes

The growing trend among wealthy expats is to rent old courtyard homes in Beijing, but finding your dream place does not come cheap as demand in the sector is high. Marc, an investment banker from Europe, is part of a growing trend of wealthy expatriate professionals that are opting for a traditional home in China.

Hainan Airlines Inaugurates Italy Rome-Chongqing China Direct Flight

ROME - Hainan Airlines, China's first private carrier and the country's fourth largest, inaugurated a Rome-Chongqing direct flight on Monday.

Fabrice Plançon Bringing French Culture to Tianjin China

Originally a primary school teacher in his native France, Fabrice Plançon travelled to India and Sri Lanka as a French teacher for Alliance Française. Lured by his passion for Indian cuisine and film, he sought to learn more about this historically significant country. Rich in culture and full of color, he found India to be a sensational – and highly sensual – country to visit.

Top 10 Highest-paid White-collar Jobs in China

Zhaopin, a renowned job recruitment website in China, recently completed a study of white-collar job supply and demand this spring, based on the type and number of recruited positions and applications on its platform.

Disney Flagship Store in Shanghai Takes Bow with Merchandising Blitz

The Walt Disney Co opened its biggest ever store by size in Shanghai on May 20, predominantly to market the Shanghai Disney Resort, which is scheduled to open next spring.

Silk Road Initiatives Give China Fresh Impetus to Opening up

With One Road one Belt and Silk Road Plan, China has started a new chapter in its opening-up process. But the way ahead is more challenging than the inward opening up that was initiated more than 30 years ago.

Global "ganbei" Planned for August Celebration of Chinese Baijiu

Its effect on non-Chinese has been described as "deadly powerful - exploding on the nose and palate, and packing the same alcoholic punch as a prizefighter". But fans of baijiu, China's popular white spirit, are convinced it has a place on the shelves of bars around the world, and they hope to be proved right on Aug 8.

Chinese Actress Li Bingbing Says China's Where the Money's At

Chinese actress Li Bingbing is a superstar in her native land, but she only recently started becoming more well known to American audiences.

China Holds Celebrations for International Museum Day

A visitor views the exhibition "Echoes from the Volga River: Masterpieces of the Peredvizhniki from the Tretyakov Gallery" at the National Museum of China in Beijing, capital of China, May 18, 2015. China on Monday held celebrations for the International Museum Day, which falls on May 18.

Direct Flight to Link China's Guiyang with Osaka Japan

GUIYANG - A direct air route between Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, and Osaka in Japan is expected to be launched on May 28, according to China Southern Airlines on Thursday.

Painter Liu Yung Has First Solo Show on Mainland Beijing

Celebrated as a best-selling writer, TV anchor, journalist, lecturer, educator and philanthropist, Liu Yung's multiple talents mean he is less mentioned as a professional artist.

Copy of Old Summer Palace Opens amid Controversy in Dongyang, Zhejiang China

The controversial replica of the Old Summer Palace, or Yuanmingyuan, Beijing's renowned garden complex that was looted by British and French troops in 1860, opened its gates on Sunday in Dongyang, Zhejiang province.

China President Xi Attends Russia's V-Day Parade

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan attend a grand military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Great Patriotic War, with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other leaders, in Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2015. Xi, hosted by Putin, was among more than 20 leaders of countries, regions and international organizations to attend the commemorative event.

Beijing Airport to Renovate its Oldest Runway

Beijing Capital International Airport, the busiest aviation hub in China, will soon renovate its oldest runway, a task that will affect about 200 flights daily, the airport operator announced on its micro blog. Beijing project will affect 200 daily flights, with some passengers diverted to Tianjin

Inner Mongolia and Shanxi Cooperate on Tourism in China

North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region will carry out regional tourism cooperation with Shanxi province, said the region's tourism bureau on April 30.

Direct Flight to Link China's Guangzhou with Nairobi

NAIROBI - A direct air route between China's Guangzhou and the Kenyan capital Nairobi is set to begin operation in August, the China Southern Airlines said Wednesday.

Philippine Airlines Opens New Route to Jinjiang, Quangzhou Fujian

Many ethnic Chinese-Filipinos trace their roots in Fujian province. More than 80 percent has ancestral ties in Jinjiang, which is part of Quangzhou City, Fujian Province.

Holiday Crowds Smaller in Beijing, But Only Slightly

Huge crowds took the May Day holiday as an opportunity for a spring day out, resulting in a heavy rush on tourist attractions in the capital. But the crowds were somewhat lighter than last year in Beijing.

Take Time to Look at New Situation Before Entering China

The motto of Massimo Bagnasco's architectural business is "Less ego, more eco", reflecting its focus on integrated design that pays full heed to environmental concerns. That ethos now seems particularly apt for a company with a presence in China, where business traits once regarded as a must－big and getting bigger, growing rapidly and growing more rapidly still－suddenly seem to be passe.

The 115th Canton Fair in Guangzhou Guangdong China

China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, is held biannually in Guangzhou every spring and autumn, with a history of 57 years since 1957. The Fair is a comprehensive one with the longest history, the highest level, the largest scale, the most complete exhibit variety, the broadest distribution of overseas buyers and the greatest business turnover in China.

China's Best Music Festivals for May 2015

The Great Wall and Intro Music Festival is an annual outdoor electronic music festival that occurs in late May in Beijing. INTRO stands for "Ideas Need To Reach Out", and is initiated by Acupuncture Records. Intro revolves around the concept that music is a vital element that forms connections between all people, and electronic music is the sound of an era.

Shanghai Disney to Offer Discounted Tickets to Various Groups

Shanghai Disney Resort is set to open in the spring of 2016, and will offer discounted tickets to various groups of visitors, according to the head of the city's tourism administration.

Beijing Palace Museum Artifacts Go Digital in China

The Palace Museum has created an app for iPhone users to see pictures, expert introductions and the histories of the more than 400 ceramic artifacts in the Palace Museum, reported the China Culture Daily.

Travel Curbs Crimp Expectations for Retailers in Hong Kong

Scaling back the multiple-entry permits for mainland visitors may deal a severe blow to the retail industry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, industry analysts said on Monday.

Toilets in Shanghai, Chongqing and Beijing are Tops with Tourists

Toilet conditions at tourist attractions need to be improved nationwide, and the cities having the best toilets for tourists are Shanghai, Chongqing and Beijing, according to a survey report released by the China Tourism Academy (CTA) last week.

Anhui Lu'an to Boost Tourism Resources in Beijing

A meeting to promote tourism of Lu'an city, Anhui province, was held in Beijing on April 1. The city is famous for Lu'an Guapian Tea in China.

10 China Travel Destinations for a Qingming Festvial Outing

The Qingming Festival, also called Tomb Sweeping Day, is the most important holiday for Chinese to remember the deceased. It is also a good time to go out and appreciate the beauty of nature as the weather warms up. This is not a modern interpretation. The custom of spring outings during Qingming Festival can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907).

Beijing Palace Museum Joins Rank to Discourage Selfie Sticks

As popular as they are globally, selfie sticks are being asked to stay away from more places. Now the Palace Museum has become skeptical about the selfie-enhancing device, too.

Shaanxi Xi'an: Jewel of Ancient China Still Shines Brightly

Xi'an is hailed as the easternmost hub from which the Silk Road's land route webbed westward to reach Rome. Armies of tourists besiege the modern metropolis to view the Terracotta Warriors, but Mike Peters discovers other marching grounds worth exploring.

Beijing Adds Mew Route for Vintage Trolley Sightseeing

The second "Dangdang" trolley sightseeing route will be put into use on March 18, after Beijing introduced the vintage vehicles last year to carry tourists through iconic downtown attractions.

Forbes China Releases Top 30 Tourism Cities of the Chinese Mainland

China National Tourism Administration Ongoing Silk Road Developments

The China National Tourism Administration deemed 2015 the "Year of Silk Road Tourism," with both land and sea routes being developed along the ancient trade route. The Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road initiatives were launched less than two years ago by President Xi Jinping and continue to be a major focus for the Chinese government.

New Wuling Mountain Walkway Gives Tourists Access to Virgin Areas in Chongqing

The Wuling Mountain range in southwest China's Chongqing municipality is known for its stunning mountains, gorges, waterfalls and ravines. While the area has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site, a large portion of the mountain range was previously completely inaccessible for tourism. Now, thanks to a new cliff-side walkway and bridge, visitors will be able to access the area, enjoying its peaks, winding paths and spectacular views from 1,500 feet high.

Matt Damon Filming Epic Movie in China about The Great Wall

Several Hollywood stars including Matt Damon, Willem Dafoe and Pedro Pascal (most recently from “Game of Thrones”) will star in a project currently titled “The Great Wall,” a sweeping epic about China’s iconic structure. The movie will be set in 15th century China and revolves around “an elite force of soldiers making a last stand for humanity against mythical creatures.”

Beijing Palace Museum Planning to Cap Number of Visitors

The Palace Museum in Beijing unveiled a plan on Tuesday to control the number of visitors after dealing with overwhelming crowds for years.

2015 Happy Snow and Ice Season in Bejing Bird's Nest

The Happy Snow and Ice Season is an iconic sports culture brand in Beijing.The 6th session of the activity is held at the Bird's Nest from January 10 to February 24, 2015.

Sleeper Seats offered on Bullet Trains from Xiamen to Shanghai, Hangzhou

Starting on January 1, 2015, 3 bullet trains with sleeper seats (trains No. D908, D937 and D936) will be put into operation between Xiamen and Shanghai as well as between Xiamen and Hangzhou.

Beijing China Int'l Cultural & Creative Industry Expo 2014

The 9th China International Cultural & Creative Industry Expo, which features the latest products, cutting edge technology and new creations in the cultural field, opened in Beijing on Dec 11, 2014.

Route walked by Xuxiake - famous ancient traveller aims for world heritage

Around 400 years ago, Chinese explorer Xu Xiake started his 30-year-long adventure and travelled tens of thousands of miles across China. His notes and study of ancient Chinese geography were unprecedented. The day he embarked his journey, May 19, has been set as China's Tourism Day.

3,000 years old bronze relics on show in Shanghai Museum

An exhibition of 150 bronze pieces are on show at Shanghai Museum, giving a glimpse into how aristocrats lived in China almost 3000 years ago. Many of the highlighted pieces were unearthed in 2012 at an archeological site named Shigu (Stone Drum) Hill, in Baoji.

Top 12 favorite cuisines shown off in Changsha county

the curtain fell on the cooking contest held in Lukou town, Changsha county, Central China’s Hunan province on Nov 19. Altogether, 110 people – covering both professional chefs and amateurs – from 24 towns in Changsha county, took part in the competition.

Jilin's jewels worth the journey - Heavenly Lake

Heavenly Lake on top of Changbai Mountain on the border between China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea boasts abundant wildlife and spectacular scenery. It is also a draw for visitors who are keen to experience the customs in Northeast China.

World food expo to be held in Beijing

The World of Food Beijing, an event for global suppliers to display their indigenous food products, will be held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing from Nov 26 to 28.

Great Wall preservation in northern China

The city of Datong, Shanxi province, signed an agreement with the China Great Wall Association, on Oct 29, on preserving the Datong section of the Great Wall, signing for the association, with the added idea of building a Great Wall Museum and to encourage green work and ecological preservation to preserve the heritage for a tourist spot.

Dalian builds "Oriental City of Canals"

The canal in the Business District of Dalian East Port opened its gates for water on Oct 19, 2014, forming an artificial canal extending four kilometers. The canal and gondolas and European-style buildings were open for visitors to get a taste of the "Oriental City of Canals" during the day,

2014 Merry-land Autumn Champion Cup Golf Tournament

Merryland is organizing 2014 Autumn Cup Golf Tournament and appreciates the lady and men help and support from all walks of life, and enhance the friendship between golf enthusiasts cross the Taiwan Strait.

Island Life in Chongming, Shanghai

It's only an hour's drive from downtown Shanghai but a world away from the bustle of the city. Xu Xiaomin and Cheng Sijia enjoy the natural delights of Chongming.

Rickshaw driver's regular day in Beijing

Rickshaw is the most popular form of transportation for tourists in Beijing's hutongs. It not only provides a unique view of Beijing's traditional architecture and lifestyle, but also allows the rickshaw puller to tell the stories of old Beijing.

Things to do in Wanning Hainan Island

Wanning is located on the southeast coast of Hainan Island, in the middle of Haikou and Sanya. With an annual average temperature of 24.8 degrees, its pleasant climate attracts visitors from around the world.

Introduction of the 2014 Beijing Fragrant Hill Tou

The WTCF 2014 Beijing Fragrant Hills Tourism Summit will kick off this fall in search of ways to expand the tourism market and cooperation with other countries. The event, slated for Sept 4 through the 5 2014, will focus on the subject of, "Market and Cooperation" The 2014 World Tourism Cities Expo and Trade Fair will start a day before the summit.

Palace Museum pilots half-price entrance tickets

Beijing's landmark tourist attraction the Palace Museum announced on Thursday that a three-day pilot program, which offers half-price entrance tickets off peak hours, was in operation.

China Eastern Airlines adds more flights to Austra

China Eastern Airlines will increase the flight frequency between China and Australia from late November during the peak travel season.There will be 34 round-trip flights a week, including two a day betweenShanghai-Sydney and between Shanghai-Melbourne.

Nanjing, host of 2014 Youth Olympics

The 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing are only a few days away(opening cerenony on 16th August 2014). As the world tunes in to the international event, the host city has a chance to highlight its unique charm and fascinating history.

China's Ghost Festival

The Zhongyuan Festival, also known as Ullambana Festival among Buddhists, falls on the fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month, on Aug 10 this year. Since ancient times, the Chinese have believed that the gates of hell open on that day and so people hold all kinds of activities to honor the ghosts.

Shanghai favorites served up in style

Tai Sheng Yuan is a renowned Chinese food restaurant in Shanghai that serves Shanghai, Sichuan and Canton cuisine.It first started with a restaurant in Huanghe Road and a second outlet followed in the expat neighborhood of Biyun Road.

Isolated no more, Guizhou tiptoes out to meet worl

If Guizhou province were a wheel, Guiyang, the capital, would be the hub. Outward, beyond the city limits, lies a different world - 176,000 square kilometers of remote wilderness that has managed to remain, in many ways, untrammeled by modernity. Guizhou is sometimes referred to as China's park province.

Top 10 family summer destinations in China

The summer holiday is one of the best times to go on vacation with family members, especially children. Thanks to the country's diverse topography, there is an extensive list of destinations catering to different tastes.

The shared pleasure of spicy hotpot

Silk Road, Grand Canal listed as World Heritage

China’s Grand Canal, and the Silk Road in China, Kazakhstan and Kyrgizstan have been added the World Heritage list. The decision was announced at the 38th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage committee in Doha, Qatar.

Beijing Qianmen Street

Qianmen Street is a well-known commercial street in Beijing. Located in the axis of Beijing, Qianmen Street goes from Zhengyangmen Embrasured Watchtower in the north and stretches to Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Road in the south, which connects with Tianqiao South Street.

6th Annual Shanghai Pride Festival 2014 Kicks Off

6th annual Shanghai Pride Week, titled Pride6 in recognition of its sixth anniversary, will take place from 13th to 22nd June.

Sheraton enters hot spot

Sheraton will be adding five more operations to its current portfolio of 15 in China over the next three years. Four of them, including Sheraton Diqing Resort, Sheraton Sanya Tufu Bay Resort, Sheraton Ningbo Xiangshan Resort and Sheraton Beijing West Mountain resort, are scheduled to open by the end of next year, according to Harper.

Nanjing Museum captures flow of China's history

Viewing the stone city gate in a vista of flourishing platanes, nostalgic summertime trips to the Zhongshanmen area in the east of Nanjing never bore me. The road was built in the late 1920s to escort Sun Yat-sen's body to his mausoleum.

Mt.Tai scales China's history

During a 3,000-year span, emperors, poets and scholars made pilgrimages to Mount Taishan to pray to the gods, leaving behind hundreds of inscriptions and stone tablets, Zhao Ruixue reports in Tai'an, Shandong province.

Different styles of Zongzi

Almost all Chinese festivals are linked to foods; Zongzi is the typical food for Chinese dragon boat festival. Zongzi from different area of China has unique fillings and features.

Millennium & copthorne opens in Hangzhou

Visitors to Hangzhou will have a new option of where to stay with the opening of Millennium Resort Hangzhou. The hotel is under the management of Singapore-based Millennium & Copthorne Hotels and Resorts, and is the brand's first resort in China, thanks to the investment by Hangzhou Pingfengshan Investment & Management, a subsidiary under the Shanghai Federation of Trade Union.

Eating at a Chinese state banquet

A state banquet is a dinner hosted by the government to welcome guests from other countries. The largest state banquets in China are held at the Great Hall of the People which can hold at least 5,000 people. The dishes at the banquets usually represent famous Chinese cooking styles from all over the country.

China's Palace Museum collects 1.8 mln items

The number of cultural relics owned by the the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, has surpassed 1.8 million, the museum curator told Xinhua on Sunday.

Breast Cancer Patient Walks Along China's Great Wa

Ms Slykhuis, 69, is an Australian who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. But cancer has not stopped her from embarking on a journey exploring the Great Wall. Starting at Yumen Pass, northwest Gansu province, she trekked more than 3,000 kilometers in six years.

Air route linking Hunan and Europe to launch

China Southern Airlines will launch the first direct air route between Germany and Central China's Hunan province, the company announced on Sunday. The route, which will link Frankfurt, Hunan's provincial capital Changsha and the southern metropolis of Guangzhou, will begin operation on June 23 with three round-trip flights a week, the airline said in a statement.

Taste of Tianjin, Tianjin Snacks

If your craving for fancy desserts is fading after too many pretty Western pastries, try revitalizing your taste buds with the Tianjin Hui ethnic specialty branded under the name Guishunzhai.

Visa-free policy for foreign travelers to Chengdu

International travelers and businessmen applauded Chengdu's 72-hour visa-free policy, which started in September 2013.The policy allows transit passengers, who have a third country visa and valid air ticket, to stay visa-free in Chengdu, in Sichuan province, for up to 72 hours.

Getting ready for Qingdao Intl Horticultural Expo

To be fully prepared for the upcoming 2014 Qingdao International Horticultural Exposition, in the city of Qingdao, Shandong province, the organizers held a press conference, on April 24, in Qingdao, which pulled in the event's chief planner

Sichuan cherries add to province's flavor

Pujiang in Sichuan province boasts lush forests, delicious cherries, great local cuisine and a pace of life that Chen Liang thinks is just about perfect.

Singapore hospitality in Chengdu - The Ascott's

Serviced apartments are gaining popularity in China, and more and more are establishing footholds in major cities all over the country. Xu Lin looks at the latest to open in Sichuan's provincial capital.

China's 1st all-women expedition to Mount Qomolang

The four members of the first ever private Chinese women expedition to Qomolangma eft this capital city Tuesday morning to fulfill their dream of conquering the world's highest peak from the south.

Noted restaurants for Shanghai snacks

Different from pure sweet taste of Canton-Hong Kong style or hot and spicy flavor of Sichuan-Chongqing type, Shanghai snack is famed for being light, fresh and tasty, and has long been diners'favorite for its characteristics.

Beijing to Offer 72-Hour Visa-Free Stays

Beijing offers 72-hour visa-free stay for foreigners of approved countries; there are 45 countries has been approved, like USA, Australia, United Kingdom, France and so on; which means visitors from these countries can have a Beijing city tours without applying visa.

Megarally comes to China this summer

The annual rally of the 80-year-old International Federation of Camping and Caravanning will make its first appearance in China from May 30 to June 8.

US first lady's family samples Beijing's best bite

Michelle Obama's family's decision to dine at a celebrated restaurant specializing in the capital's most acclaimed poultry dish during her Beijing visit was anticipatable, considering their desire to sample Chinese fare and the US first lady's vision of healthier dining shared by the eatery. Ye Jun reports.

Restaurant Week invites dining adventure to China

In a foodie's town such as Hong Kong, the very concept of Restaurant Week seems redundant. We have a plethora of good restaurants for all types of budgets and, with a very few exceptions, it is often not difficult to snag a table at one of them.

Palace Museum to set up new service area

The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, is planning to set up a new service area to spare the overburdened Imperial Garden, museum director Shan Jixiang said on Wednesday.

Michelle Obama visits Summer Palace Beijing

US first lady Michelle Obama was joined by US middle school students and their teachers as she watched a Peking Opera performance in the Summer Palace in Beijing today.

Shanghai Disneyland to feature first Pirates-theme

Shanghai Disneyland, the first Disney park on the Chinese mainland, will feature scenes and characters from the blockbuster "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies, Shanghai Disney Resort announced on Wednesday.

Suzhou tourism events in spring and summer

Suzhou Tourism Administration in Jiangsu province plans to promote local spring tourism by holding several tourism events.

Quanzhou charms

Get away from the crowds in Xiamen and seek out the quieter pleasures in Quanzhou, a city with a rich maritime history that was once a melting pot of the world's religions. Sun Li tours Fujian province's lesser-known tourist attraction.

Tourism Authority Urges Boosted Security Measures

After a knife attack in Southwest China's Kunming railway station on March 1, the Yunnan Provincial Tourism Development Committee urged tourism departments to take strict measures to boost security assurance.

Tourists to Enjoy Free Wi-Fi This Year

Tourists at select attractions in Hebei province will enjoy free Wi-Fi this year, Yanzhao Evening News reported on Wednesday. Wi-Fi will be available at the Rong Mansion, a group of buildings replicated from descriptions in the Chinese classic A Dream of the Red Mansions. Tourist sites will promote the use of e-tickets, officials said.

Great Wall graffiti gets free hand

Mutianyu is famous as the most beautiful section wall and frequently visited by overseas visitors. According to report, the No.5 Fighting Tower building is the most popular spot for leaving graffiti.

Lhasa tourism booms in 2013

Regional Tourism Authorities in Lhasa Tibet revealed that Lhasa received nearly eight million tourists in 2013 at the end of Feb 2014. And the tourism revenues in the city exceeded 1.34 billion US dollars, up 25.47 percent based on the previous year.

China Taps Tourism Potential of Northwestern Deser

At least 2 billion yuan (329.8 million U.S. dollars) will be invested over the next five years to help develop Shapotou, a vast desert area in Zhongwei City of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.

Top 10 Sites in China 2013

On the 3rd China Tourism Industry Conference, the list of Top 10 Destination in China has been announced. These 10 scenice sports/destination have unique natural or cultural meanings around the whole Nation. These places are mostly visited and have high reputations among domestic & overseas travelers.

The Peony Culture Festival of Luoyang China 2014

The China Luoyang Peony Culture Festival 2014 (CLPCF)will be held on 9 - 13 April this year. Since 1982, Starting from 1982, Luoyang holds the grand peony festival between April and May every year.

Forbidden City Joins the 21st Century

Beijing,Dec 28 -- China's Palace Museum, better known as the Forbidden City, opened a fan club on Saturday and a Wechat account will go live on New Year's Day.

Shanghai Facilitates Expat Visa Renewals

New visa procedures due to take effect on Thursday mean expatriates living in Shanghai will no longer have to forfeit their passports for a week when renewing their residence permits online.

Tibet's Medog County restricts tourist arrivals

LHASA, Nov. 13 -- Local authorities in Medog County, the last county in China to gain road access to the outside world, announced Wednesday it would decrease the number of tourists to fewer than 15,000 annually by 2015.

Chinese Company Signs Over 500 mln USD Tourism Dea

COLOMBO, Nov. 14 -- A top Chinese company has signed up to build two hotels and a golf course with investment exceeding 500 million U.S. dollars on the sidelines of the Commonwealth leaders' summit here on Thursday, an official said.

Chinese Can Visit 18 Countries Without Prior Visa

Chinese passport-holders can visit some 18 foreign countries and regions without first having to acquire visas but the exit and entry inspection could bar Chinese nationals from leaving the country if their destination does not fit with the government protocol.

Sichuan Airlines Grows Chongqing-Sydney Service

Sichuan Airlines Grows with Chengdu Chongqing-Sydney service, but European and American expansion awaits. Sichuan Airlines, China's fifth carrier to offer international long-haul services, will increase its presence in Australia with a new twice-weekly Chongqing-Sydney service launching 20-Dec-2013 with A330s.

Spicy Food & Cutest Pandas in Exotic Chengdu

Wok stars and bear necessities: Spicy food and the cutest pandas in exotic Chengdu, Sichuan. It starts deceptively slowly, and at first it's just a tingle on the tongue. But another bite and the tingle turns into a tornado as a full-scale thermo-savoury storm breaks out inside my mouth. But there's more to Sichuan food than just being hot.

Yunnan, China Famous for Tea, Now Looks to Coffee

Yunnan, famous for tea, is growing ever more coffee, with farmers drawn by higher returns; now its focus is boosting quality for domestic market

A Sichuan Rock Star Takes On America

Baishui's appearance at South By Southwest marks a milestone for modern Chinese music—but don't ask him to speak for anything but his songs.

Newly Open Flights from Lijiang to Guilin to Ningb

New flights are going into operation on November 1st,2013 and connect Guilin Liangjiang International Aiorport with Lijiang Sanyi Airport and Ningbo Lishe International Airport. Passengers fly with A319 aircraft of Capital Airlines on Monday, Wendesday and Friday every week.

World's 15 best rivers for travelers

(CNN) -- They irrigate our farms, they're an important means of transport, they're a source of eco-friendly power. Rivers are the life-giving arteries of our planet. For travelers they can be a whole lot of fun too.

China Int'l Travel Mart opens in Kunming

Top 10 attractions in Kunming, China

Top 10 buildings on Chang'an Avenue

Autumn in China: Baicaowa National Nature Reserve

Baicaowa National Nature Reserve, located in Hebei, is a perfect place for mountain-biking. It is a peaceful mountain covered by birch woods.

China become 2nd largest tourist arrivals to Cambo

China has overtaken South Korea to become the 2nd largest tourist source to Cambodia, according to the data from the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism on Thursday.

A red sea of marshes in Panjin, NE China

The Red Beach lies in the southwest of Panjin City and is about 30 kilometers from the urban area.

7th UNWTO/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook

The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the PATA in collaboration with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Guilin Municipal Government are organising the 7th UNWTO/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook in Guilin, China from October 21-23, 2013.

Mo Yan's Nobel win brings village a change of plot

Tourists visit the set of a TV series based on Red Sorghum Clan, one of Mo Yan's novels, in Gaomi, Shandong province, during the National Day holiday.

Cruise trip adds leisure to travel

The cruise liner SuperStar Gemini takes 1,200 tourists on its first trip from Xiamen to Taiwan on Friday.

Qinghai Lake in Autumn

Qinghai Lake is bordered by sand dunes and grasslands. Peak season at Qinghai Lake is in May but throughout the year, its emerald blue waters continue to attract visitors to its shores. Circumnavigating the saltwater lake is a goal for everyone from Buddhist pilgrims to pro-cyclists.

Chengdu Serves Up Food and Tourism Festival

The 10th China (Chengdu) International Food & Tourism Festival will be held in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, from Sunday to Oct 7

Rubber Duck Moves to New Home in Beijing

As a gift from Armsterdam, the giant duck continues its Beijing tour in Summer Palace after finishing the display at Beijing Garden Expo Park on Sep. 23. The duck will bid farewell to Beijing citizens on Oct. 26.

China Expects Record Number of Travelers in Oct

China's road, railway, civil aviation, and waterway transport sectors expect to carry a record 565 million people during the National Day holiday, according to the country's transportation departments.

Beijing Visa Policy Needs Tailor-made Products

Despite more business opportunities and chances to introduce Beijing to the world through the visa exemption policy which started on Jan 1, 2013, the government should come up with cheap air tickets to attract more transit tourists, said Jiang Yiyi, director of the China Tourism Academy's international tourism development.

Top 10 Places for Mid-Autumn Festival Bejing

The Mid-Autumn Festival, the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, falls on Thursday this week September 19, 2013. On this traditional Chinese festival, besides eating moon cakes, enjoying the full moon with family and friends is also a must. Want to enjoy the moonlight in a unique and interesting way? Let's see the best places to enjoy the moon this year.

Shanghai's visa-free policy lifts tourism

Shanghai authorities said the city's policy allowing citizens from 45 nations to stay up to 72 hours in the city without a visa has noticeably boosted tourism.

Travel with photographer—Driving on road 318, Sich

With the coming of Mid-autumn Festival holidays and National Day holidays, many tourists would like to have a Tibet tour experience because of its profound culture and mysterious history.

Dunhuang International Grape Festival 2013

The China Agricultural Society grape Branch of Gansu Provincial Forestry Department, the Provincial Department of Culture, Commerce Department, the Provincial Tourism Bureau Dunhuang Municipal People's Government, the Dunhuang Research Institute and other units jointly organized by the Fifth China Dunhuang (International) Grape Festival, will be held in September 2013 held in Dunhuang. Activities invite scholars and experts, business celebrities participate in academic exchanges, inviting France, Italy, Spain, Ukraine and other overseas companies and vineyards wine suzerain, sommeliers to participate in this international event.

24th Shanghai Tourism Festival 2013

Shanghai Tourism Festival (STF) is held in the middle of annual September in Shanghai, which opens with a grand parade in the very famous commercial street - Huaihai Road in the night. The 24th STF is going to hold during Sep.13 –18. 2013.

China Guilin International Tourism Expo Sept 5

The 4th China Guilin International Tourism Expo (CGITE), which will start on Sept 5, 2013 and finish on Sept 7, will be held in Guilin International Conference & Exhibition Center.

Pingyao International Photography Festival Sept 19

The 13th Pingyao International Photography Festival, which will start on Sept 19, 2013, in Pingyao ancient town of Shanxi province, had its opening ceremony in the Diesel Engine Plant Exhibition Area, on April 17.

Qingdao International Beer Festival 2013

An evening gala replete with superstars and gorgeous fireworks, the 23rd Qingdao International Beer Festival starts on Aug 10, 2013 with a full range of activities that boost the city's brand image and promote economic growth, organizers said.

2013 Shoton Festival to Kick off in Lhasa Tibet

The 2013 Shoton Festival will be held from August 6 to 12 in Lhasa, capital city of Tibet Autonomous Region. Five kinds of events consisting of 17 activities will be presented during one-week festival.

Eid Al-fitr Festival 2013 on August 8 for Musilms

Islamic Eid Al-fitr Festival 2013 is celebrated by Musilms on August 8 in Xian, Ningxia, Xinjiang and more places in China.