 Drifting masters competed in Hangzhou 2009-09-28
2009 World Drift Series (China Competition), in association with Hangzhou Bank, screeched its zeal here. |
Tourism set to stablize in the 2nd half 2009-09-28
A series of stimulus measures spurred China's domestic tourism to grow more than a fifth. |
Bridge ‘built’ into special stamp in China 2009-09-27
Gongchen Bridge in Hangzhou is featured on a series of special 1.20 yuan stamps issued by China Post. |
PATA Award of Distinction presented to CNTA Chairman 2009-09-25
CNTA Chairman Shao Qiwei receives a PATA Award of Distinction today (25 September) to mark his outstanding contribution to the development of China tourism in his role as the head of the China National Tourism Administration. |
PATA Travel Mart 2009 open for business 2009-09-25
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart 2009 was open for business. |
Hangzhou hotels ready for Mid-Autumn Festival 2009-09-25
With the National Day holiday golden week and the Mid-Autumn Festival just around the corner, Hangzhou is ready to showcase its beautiful scenery and cultural heritage. |
Changes of Gongchen Bridge in E China over years 2009-09-24
Three new museums would be opened near the Gongchen Bridge during the National Day Holiday in 2009 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. |
1000-year-old town opens to tourists as of National Day 2009-09-24
Tangqi town with more than 1,000-year history will be open to tourists as of the National Day which falls on Oct. 1. |
Hangzhou's alluring Nanshan Street 2009-09-24
"If I'm not in a bar, I must be on my way to a bar." |
Data of Tourism Economy Dated for August China 2009-09-23
In August 2009, the number of inbound tourists into China was 11.0919 million person-times, up 3.06% on the year-on-year basis, including foreigners of 2.0135 million person-times, up 5.47% on the year-on-year basis. |
Canada and China join hands as friendship resorts 2009-09-23
"Thousand Islands Lake" of Canada and "Thousand Islands Lake" of Zhejiang in China, both beautiful tourist attractions which are thousands of miles apart but bearing identical names, signed Sino-Canadian Thousand Islands Friendship Cooperation Agreement. |
Heady holiday in Hangzhou 2009-09-22
The longest National Day holiday ever (October 1-8) is approaching, and Hangzhou is putting its best foot forward, beckoning tourists with history, entertainment, temple fair, village life, a clown carnival, spectacular scenery and wetlands. |
China's booming domestic travel offsets sluggish inbound tourism 2009-09-22
Various state stimulus measures had helped ensure the prosperity of the domestic market. |
West Lake International Expo to bring big money 2009-09-18
The expo will be launched between October 17 and November 7 in Hangzhou, located in East China’s Jiangsu province, the Hangzhou government announced at a press conference held in Beijing. |
Global tourism operators flock to China fair 2009-09-17
Tourism operators from around the world are set to join the annual PATA Travel Mart in Hangzhou from September 22-25, with Thailand intending to win back Chinese visitors. |
Shanghai Tourism Festival 2009 Opens Grandly 2009-09-16
On 12 September, the opening ceremony of Shanghai Tourism Festival 2009 & the opening celebration of Shanghai Happy Valley was held in Shanghai. |
Baishui Valley Xi Family Cultural Tourism Festival opens 2009-09-16
A festival honoring a local historical figure will be held in Lin’an’s Baishui Valley from September 18 to November 28. |
Public invited to try “intelligent tour guide” at Leifeng Pagoda 2009-09-16
“Hello visitor! Welcome to Hangzhou West Lake!” A genial voice came from the earphone connecting to a blue machine as small as a walkman. This was the “intelligent tour guide” held in the hand of thirty citizens who were invited to Leifeng Pagoda scenic spot for a trial on September 13. |
Cross-Straits flights turn regular 2009-09-16
From August 31st, the number of both scheduled and chartered cross-Straits flights between Hangzhou to Chinese Taipei increased from 14 a week to 23. |
Face-lift for shrine of 1,000 Buddhas 2009-09-15
Shi Long Cave, or Stone Dragon Cave, famous for its Qian Fo Kan (Shrine of 1,000 Buddhas), is getting spruced up and will be ready to welcome visitors for the National Day holiday. |
