 Dragon lanterns made to celebrate Lantern Festival in China's Hangzhou 2012-02-03
Lanterns in shapes of dragons are seen in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang province. |
The merry monk of Hangzhou 2012-01-27
Eighteen huge life-size murals depicting the life of the legendary monk Ji Gong (1130-1209) debuted at Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, in November. |
Enter the dragon 2012-01-21
China's standing in the world is not shaped by the dragon, which in itself can evolve into any artistic manifestations artists see fit. |
Leaning is a fire that needs kindling 2012-01-17
I'm happy for the children in the more than 10 primary schools in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, who, instead of sitting their final examinations, enjoyed garden parties where they learned new knowledge and developed skills. The children received a report based on their performance at the parties and their schoolwork. |
Jack of all trades 2012-01-13
Myriad elements, media and genres define Han Meilin's legacy, but he says his spirit is his main source of creativity. |
Schools to replace paper tests with games 2012-01-10
But this year, students from grade one to grade three in Changshouqiao primary school of Hangzhou, capital of China's coastal Zhejiang province,took their final exams in the form of a theme party. |
Call for law to protect animal welfare 2012-01-05
Activists are seeking the prompt introduction of legislation to protect animals in a bid to stamp out increasing abuse, such as the slaughter of strays and live shows at zoos. |
Peace amid hills and waters 2012-01-03
Outdoor sports, such as hiking or mountain climbing, may have gained increasing popularity among young professionals in big cities, particularly Shanghai and Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. But they are certainly not for everyone. For those who enjoy the outdoors but dread the backache and sore muscles after a day of hard sports, follow me. I spent a weekend in the gentle hills and on the idyllic waters of Qiandaohu, or Thousand Island Lake, to the west of Hangzhou, about five hours by bus from Shanghai. |
Cycling in the city 2012-01-02
It doesn't really matter where you go in Hangzhou; it's easy to savor the city's natural beauty, cultural ambience or inexpensive delicacies. Getting around the always-crowded city streets is, however, another issue. |
Zhejiang holds achievement showcase of disabled 2011-10-18
Disabled calligraphers showcase their skills, using brushes to write with mouths or feet, during a showcase of the achievements of disabled people in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province. |
New Hangzhou coach Okada aims to beat Barca 2011-12-28
New Hangzhou Greentown manager Takeshi Okada, famed for his confident predictions, left his players at the Chinese side laughing at him when he boldly told them he was targeting victory over Barcelona at the Club World Cup next year. |
China Int'l Press Photo Contest to be held in Hangzhou 2011-12-26
The award ceremony and CHIPP forum will be held in Hangzhou in October 2012. |
Cultural heritage 2011-12-23
According to the store's assistant manager Sun Tie, it is the best preserved of the shops built during the Qing Dynasty.Its significance in South China is equivalent to Beijing's famed Tong Ren Tang store in North China. It is now a national level protected cultural relic. |
Hangzhou's traditional health cures still in vogue today 2011-12-22
More than 100 years after its founding, a traditional pharmacy still benefits people in the scenic city of Hangzhou as its principles are passed down and remain in vogue among Chinese people. |
Getting to the point 2011-12-11
With a dexterous flick of a finger Barry Disch skewers a needle directly into the center of a patient's forehead. |
Benny Chan has a daughter, and 'Monkey Girl's' career takes off 2011-12-03
It's been a good news week generally in celebrity land, with Hong Kong actor Benny Chan celebrating the birth of his daughter. |
Breaking the sound barriers 2011-12-02
Chinese rockers are sounding out the North-South divide. |
Traditional Chinese medicine provides new remedy for aplastic anemia 2011-12-01
Chinese scientists have worked out a new herbal remedy for aplastic anemia, a potentially fatal disease that can significantly reduce patients' risk of infection and bleeding. |
Lake logo draws crowds 2011-12-01
HANGZHOU - A giant white board, resembling a film screen, was recently set up beside the West Lake in Hangzhou, capital city of Zhejiang province. People from over the world are leaving their imprint on it. |
Slow evolution 2011-11-27
It's hard to eat organic in Beijing. You pay a lot more than ordinary and you have to plan way in advance. You also need to be an investigative reporter. Those are the reasons why I had enormous empathy for Alice Waters and her team as they searched for real organic ingredients, and an equal amount of respect and admiration for the fact that they managed to pull it off at all. |
