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Macao Fisherman's Wharf offers themed entertainment 19/05 11:16

The Fisherman's Wharf is the first themed entertainment attraction in Macao .It offers a variety of borrowed miniature landmarks from Babylon, Miami, Lisbon, Cape Town, Amsterdam and other world tourism attractions.

Countryside scene in Wuyuan 26/04 16:23
This is about the best time to visit Wuyuan in southeast China's Jiangxi Province, when a trek in the old villages in May offers refreshing views of hills covered in yellow rape flowers, green farmland, exuberant camphor trees, creeks and small rapids.

Animal Kingdoms 15/04 14:00
Have you ever wanted to see a 150-kilogram black bear leap up on a fence, stand above you and take a piece of carrot from your hand, or watch wild ducks display their underwater skills in a feeding frenzy?

Baiyun Mountain
30/03 16:12
The little-known Baiyun Mountain, located in central China's Henan Province, was crowned "the most beautiful mountain in China" by readers and the media in Chinese National Geography magazine's "Top 10 Most Beautiful Tourist Attractions in China" in late 2005.

Beijing Viewing Stone Museum 28/03 13:56
China has a tradition of collecting and appreciating exotic stones and there are many beautiful myths and legends behind some of them.For example, Nuwa, a goddess-creator of the Chinese nation, patches the hole in the sky with colorful stone blocks. Jingwei, a mythical bird said to be the reincarnation of the drowned daughter of Emperor Yan, tries to fill up the sea with pebbles.

A tour to Taizhou 23/03 13:33
Situated in the coastal central section of Zhejiang province, Taizhou enjoys a long history of 5000 years and rich cultural heritages. The culture of Taizhou bloomed since the Eastern Jin Dynasty about 1600 years ago. Some 3 centuries later, in Tang Dynasty, Zheng Qian, a famous scholastic official, was devoted to development of local education and culture and soon Taizhou became a cultural and educational center.

Daban's girls, Loulan's ruins 14/03 15:48
Daban town is famous for girls and windmills, while Loulan is a myth in the desert. While Daban town is always associated with the happy melody of the famous folk song "Daban girls", Loulan is a mysterious place, regarded as the Middle Kingdom's "Pompeii" and an ancient cradle of civilization.

Zhoushan: buddha & beach 10/03 15:46
The Zhoushan Archipelago, in the East China Sea, is China's largest group of islands. It is composed of over 1,300 islands, which are well known as both a tourist attraction and a center of Buddhist culture.

Travel tips to the ancient town of Lijiang 04/03 15:11
The ancient town of Lijiang stands at an elevation of 2,400 metres in north-western Yunnan Province. It is characterized by many narrow waterways, cobblestone streets, canals, trees and old houses with small shops and cozy guesthouses.

Grand View Garden (Daguanyuan) 02/03 13:32
Cao Xueqin of the Qing Dynasty models Grand View Garden, built in 1988, on the garden in the Chinese classical novel A Dream of Red Mansions. As described in the book, the garden was built for the imperial concubine Jia Yuanchun, who received her relatives there.

Beijing Local Opera Museum 23/02 13:41
Built in 1807 and located in the Huguang Guild-Hall, the museum is an ideal place to appreciate the Peking Opera through both static exhibitions and live performances.

The Town of Longsheng 20/02 13:18

The town of Longsheng, situated in the northeast of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, is a famous tourist spot well known for enchanting scenery, plenty of local products and various colorful ethnic customs.

Valentine's Day landmarks 14/02 13:36

7 fantastic destinations are highly recommended for a romantic Valentine's Day outing with one's significant other....

Loquat Hill Park 25/01 14:39
From the Red Star Pavilion at the top of the hill in Loquat Hill Park -- the highest point in the city of Chongqing -- one can get a bird's-eye view of the whole town and of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers below.

China travel:The best of China tour 20/01 14:55
Are you interested in making a tour of Hutong (alleys) and then trying Jiaozi in a typical Beijing restaurant? Or have you ever sailed through the spectacular gorges down the Yangtze Rive? A few tips may help you make a wise choice, and enjoy the months of spring!

Former residence of Mei Lanfang 16/01 10:57

The former Residence of Mei Lanfang (renowned Peking Opera star), located on No. 9 Huguosi Street in the West City District, was originally part of Prince Qing's Mansion.

Jilin: snow willow & silver flowers 11/01 16:50
Though Jilin is not outstanding as a tourist city, its name spreads among travelers nationwide because of the rime. The rime, also called "snow willow", is one of four natural wonders in China.

Daminghu Lake in Jinan 03/01 20:18
Tourists enjoy a misty scene at the Daminghu Lake in Jinan, capital of east China's Shandong Province, on Jan. 3, 2006. Foggy and humid weather in the recent days caused the scene like mirage at the lake.

Silk Road Snow, Ice Festival opens 22/12 15:09
The 2005 Silk Road Snow and Ice Festival opened at Hongshan Park in Urumchi, Xinjiang on December 20, 2005. The festival focused on displaying the culture of Silk Road, snow and ice travel and ethical customs.

West Lake, Hangzhou 19/12 10:30
An old Chinese saying declares, "There is heaven above, Suzhou and Hangzhou below."

Impression of Qingdao 12/12 12:46
Suicide, Victorian style entertainment at Elizabethan prices, the smell of old people eating old fish. It's all been downhill for the British seaside industry since people discovered you could leave the island without dropping off the edge of the world.

Red Crag Memorial Museum 07/12 13:56
This museum in Hongyan (Red Crag) Village near the Hualong Bridge commemorates the revolutionary activities of the Communists before national liberation in 1949.

Huizhou: visualize heyday of 400 years ago 28/11 14:49
The Ancient Huizhou area, on the southern tip of Anhui Province, is one place where you can easily visualize the past, especially its heyday of four hundred years ago, by strolling among old streets, picturesque countryside, and enchanting villages.

"Museum of Great Wall" 16/11 14:14
Ningxia used one of China's northwestern regions and is known as the "Museum of Great Wall".

Sights on the Old Silk Road 11/11 11:44
Buddhism entered China through Xinjiang by way of the Old Silk Road that connected then capital Chang'an (today's Xi'an) with Central Asia and Europe.

"Wuhan, city on the rivers" 01/11 14:08
The mighty Yangtze River flows through Wuhan where also the gentle Han River flows into the Yangtze River. The city is thus divided into three parts that are known as "Three Towns". Looking down at the city from above, you will be surprised by the number of lakes in the city. Patches of green waters surrounded by trees look like mirrors, which from a unique landscape...

Qinghai Lake tops most beautiful lakes 20/10 11:24
Qinghai Lake, China's largest inland saltwater lake in the northwestern Qinghai Province ranks top of China's five most beautiful lakes in a latest competition activity by the magazine of China National Geography to select the country's most beautiful places.

Harmony in hills 17/10 15:50
Nestled in the hills northwest of Beijing is the Dajue Temple, a quiet thousand-year-old retreat far from the city's tourist sites.

A visit to Huaqing Pool 30/09 14:08
The Huaqing Pool is a must see for the role it played in the romance that changed the fate of Tang Dynasty.

Baiwang and Fenghuang Mountains 26/09 15:22
Mountain hiking in the forest parks around Beijing has become a very popular activity among tourists for a weekend trip.

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