Just the ticket to Tianjin

2011-08-04 08:25:32

An expat colleague from the United States takes the Beijing-Tianjin express train every other month.

A tasteful journey to Qianjiang

2011-08-04 08:25:32

I love summer mainly because it's the time to enjoy spicy hot crayfish, one of the country's most popular street foods.

Anshun Confucian Temple in Guizhou

2011-07-28 17:30:21

Anshun Confucian Temple, or Fuxue Palace, is located in Guizhou province. It is a large-scale, solemn and elegant ancient structure with precise arrangement. It is made predominantly out of stone and features carvings.

Lotus flower in full blossom

2011-08-01 10:37:11

Lotus flowers in full blossom are seen at the foot of Huashan Mountain in Huayin City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, July 29, 2011.

City of soldiers

2011-07-29 11:28:23

The capital of East China's Jiangxi province is the proud birthplace of the world's biggest army.

On the road to progress

2011-07-28 08:02:21

Medog in Tibet has transformed itself in just a decade from sleepy, cut-off county to a prosperous and environmentally aware tourist destination.

A red-letter day for tourism

2011-07-28 08:02:21

The growing popularity of "red" tourism has brought change to Zunyi, a well-known revolutionary city in Guizhou province.

Heixiazi island opens to Chinese tourists

2011-07-27 15:54:29

Heixiazi island, located on the Sino-Russian border, welcomes its first Chinese tourists on July 20.

Chang'an Tower in color

2011-07-26 11:24:34

The tower is the most popular site for expo visitors and by night is transformed into a spectacle illuminated by colorful lights.

Lorraine world hot-air balloons festival

2011-07-26 11:21:20

Hot-air balloons rise during the Lorraine World Hot-Air Balloons Festival (LMAB) in the northeast France's city of Chambley, July 24, 2011. The LMAB runs from July 22 to 31, 2011.

Paid for in bowls

2011-07-24 06:24:17

Museum curators in Zhejiang use the oddest currency. They go about the countryside armed with sets of new crockery to exchange for ancient bowls and dishes.

Carnival time!

2011-07-24 06:24:17

The Grand Carnival is returning to Shanghai after six years, and it promises to be bigger and better at the Expo Park in Pudong, for 100 days through Oct 30.