 2 Chinese sites may make World Heritage List 2011-05-06
UNESCO's World Heritage Committee plans to consider in June the inscription of 40 more natural and cultural properties into the World Heritage List, including two from China, the Paris-based UN Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization announced on Thursday. |
A lake that thrills in any season, for every reason 2011-05-04
Poets and artists through the centuries have tried to capture the beauty of West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. The question becomes, "Which West Lake?" It is a constantly changeable feast for all the senses. It shows different aspects by day or night, summer or winter, filled with visitors or in the wee hours, a silent beauty. |
Lost in tulip clouds in Hangzhou 2011-04-28
For citizens and tourists to Hangzhou in eastern China, it is good news they don't have to go as far as Holland to get lost in the clouds of colorful tulip flowers. |
China's National Tourism Day set in memory of ancient travel writer 2011-04-18
An ancient travel book and its legendary writer are now back in the public eye, as China has recently set its National Tourism Day on the date when the writing of the book started. |
City dubbed the 'world of smiles' 2011-03-23
West Lake is home to some of Hangzhou's most famous scenic places. Visitors can enjoy boat rides and sip tea in these tranquil surroundings. |
Women lead the way in tourism 2011-03-04
According to the 2010 Trend Report of Women's Travel, the amount of travel by Chinese women increased by 20 percent last year, with well-educated and well-paid single women becoming the main force in the tourism market. |
Aiming for No 1 in welcoming the world 2011-02-20
China's travel industry will shift focus from the country's places to its people this year, according to a recent announcement by the China National Tourism Office (CNTO). "China Culture Tour 2011" is its theme this year and, "Travel to appreciate and experience Chinese culture" is its new slogan. |
People across nation celebrate Spring Festival 2011-02-10
People tour in a botanical garden during the Spring Festival holidays in Xishuangbanna, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb 4, 2011. |
West Lake under the veil of snow 2011-01-25
Snow is a rare visitor to West Lake in eastern China's Hangzhou city and the scarcity only added more appeal to this landmark scenery. |
Holiday brings crunch time for manufacturers 2011-01-21
Pressed by a persistent labor scarcity coinciding with a currency rise, Chinese manufacturers on razor-thin margins are at the crossroads of survival this Chinese Lunar New Year. |
Big Water, Great minds 2011-01-09
Its name is Haining, which literally translates to "sea of serenity? Indeed, it is a peaceful town to all appearances, a place where beauty of nature and natural wonders abound, a nursery for the literary greats of China who had gone on to become icons of their times. |
Rare snowfall turns West Lake into winter wonderland 2011-01-06
For many of our students this was their first snowfall and they were thrilled, trying to catch it in their cold hands and, of course, making sure they took photos of this wonderful day. The foreigners were taking pictures too, of people with umbrellas in the snow! |
Top 10 Chinese cities picked for tourists 2011-01-04
Harbin, Hangzhou, Huangshan, Jinan, Kashgar, Lijiang Naxi Autonomous County, Luoyang, Sanya, Suzhou and Xi'an have been voted as the Top 10 tourist cities of China. |
Hangzhou makes happiest list 2010-12-28
Hangzhou, capital city of East China's Zhejiang province, has been listed among China's happiest 10 cities in 2010 on Sunday night. |
Sightseeing tower at sea in Hangzhou opens to public 2010-12-24
In the shape of an eagle with its wings wide spread, the sightseeing tower provides vistas reaching as far as Beilun Harbor in Ningbo city and the Qiantang River famous for its sensational tide. |
High-speed trains an asset 2010-12-14
China is set to expand its high-speed train network from 6,920 km to 16,000 km by 2020, which will benefit people by reducing travel time considerably between cities. |
Seals of approval 2010-12-05
Hangzhou is as much known for its literary visitors as it is known for their playmates - the courtesans. It is here, beside the tomb of China's most lauded courtesan Su Xiaoxiao, that Xilingshe established its base. |
Growing interest in religious tourism 2010-11-19
A growing interest in religion among the Chinese has boosted the country's fledging religion-related tourism market over the past decade |
China's top 10 leisure spots unveiled 2010-11-05
A list of China's top 10 leisure cities was unveiled on Nov 2. Hangzhou, Qingdao, Sanya, Lijiang, Chengdu, Yantai, Huangshan, Guilin, Qinhuangdao and Suzhou were on the list. |
Hangzhou lures tourists with culture, scenery 2010-10-30
Though the Shanghai World Expo is coming to a close, tourism in neighboring Hangzhou has yet to drop off, reported local officials. |
