Hogwarts in New York

2011-04-17 07:52:04

Tourists to New York can admire the craftsmanship of more than 200 costumes and props used in the Harry Potter films.

Legends of the falls

2011-04-17 07:52:04

The "other" side of the mighty Niagara Falls escapes most visitors - the Canadian side with its pretty scenery and world-famous ice wines.

Peking University honors the past, creates future

2011-04-15 10:20:09

Peking University today ranks as one of the best universities in the world, but the university was destined for excellence from the start.

Temple of retreat

2011-04-13 18:14:44

Lingyin Temple, or "Soul's Retreat Temple", is the oldest Buddhist monastery in Hangzhou, capital city of eastern China's Zhejiang province.

Taking the high road

2011-04-10 07:56:47

Mike Peters waxes lyrical about the pleasures of Lanzhou and southern Gansu as he stops to smell the flowers and discover a little piece of Switzerland in China.

Departure gate

2011-04-10 07:56:47

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Brush up on history with Kingdom of Chu excursion

2011-04-07 08:06:57

A trip to Wudang Mountains can be preceded or followed by side trips into other parts of Hubei province.

Wudang epiphany

2011-04-07 08:06:57

Wudang Mountains in Hubei province, known for their Taoist monasteries as well as spawning a martial arts style popular the world over, are worth days of exploration.

Untended tombs

2011-04-05 07:40:15

Speaking of tomb sweeping, here's something interesting off the beaten trek.

The 29th Peony Show is held

2011-04-05 07:40:15

The 29th Peony Show will be held April 1 to May 10, in Luoyang, Henan province.

Special treat in Nanjing

2011-04-05 07:40:15

For those wanting to take a tour of Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu province, the mausoleum of Sun Yat-sen is a must-see.

Day trip to water town

2011-04-04 08:00:14

Millennium-old Zhujiajiao just an hour from Shanghai offers a glimpse of ancient Yangtze Delta life.