Hunan to lease out more scenic spots

BEIJING, Dec. 19 -- A scheme that allows scenic spots such as mountains and lakes in Hunan province to be managed by private operators will be expanded from March, the provincial tourism bureau said on Tuesday.   Under the new regulation, "mountains, lakes and all tourism resources will be put on the market so they can be allocated more efficiently", Ouyang Bin, director of the bureau's

Wetland''s rime scenes in NW China

Photo taken on Nov. 29, 2008 shows the rime scene at the wetland of Aibi Lake in Bortala, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Photo taken on Nov. 29, 2008 shows the rime scene at the wetland of Aibi Lake in Bortala, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Lost horizon found

    BEIJING, Nov. 11 -- Mainstream tourists have only just discovered the natural beauty of Shudu Lake in Shangri-La county, Diqing Tibet autonomous prefecture. The turquoise-blue waters and the pristine, evergreen forests are a sight to behold and for the past decade, local authorities have tried various ways to attract more visitors.     The biggest campaign

Famous ancient tower Zhenwu Pavilion in Guangxi

Photo taken on Nov. 5, 2008 shows the Zhenwu Pavilion in Rongxian County, Yulin, southwest China's Guangxi (school in Guangxi, study in Guangxi)Zhuang Autonomous Region. Located on the northern side of Xiujiang River, Zhenwu Pavilion was originally built in 1573 and has a history of more than 430 years. In virtue of the ingenious structure, the three-storeyed wooden building constructed in Ming

Miao village attracts tourists with folk culture

Students prepare to sketch at the village of Xijiang Miao ethnic group in Leishan county, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Oct. 28, 2008. The village of Xijiang Miao ethnic group, featuring its folk culture characters, attracts many visitors at home and abroad.   People watch performance at the village of Xijiang Miao ethnic group in Leishan county, southwest

Nanjing city wins UN habitat award

The photos below were taken on Oct. 7, 2008 shows the Qinghuai River in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province. The Habitat Scroll of Honour Special Citation was awarded to Nanjing, the UN-HABITAT announced in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, on Oct. 6.      

Zhangjiajie -- lost horizons

    BEIJING, Sept. 25 -- It is a fact of life, not necessarily to be applauded, that the world is largely an English-speaking place and that most people abuse this when traveling overseas.     Wherever people are (with the exception of France, perhaps!), the natives are often ready and willing to hold a passable conversation with them, especially if they are in a

The Matriarchal Mosuo People - Jingdezhen

In the northeast part of Lijiang Prefecture, southwest China, lies Lugu Lake, around which live 30,000 members of the Mosuo ethnic group. Their society is matriarchal. The beautiful Mosuo girl, together with the group's exquisitely made canoes and the fisherman's songs heard everywhere are called the "Three Matchless Things of the Lake." With the construction of the LijiangNinglang Highway, to be

The Capital of Porcelain - Jingdezhen

Located in northeastern Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen is one of the famous historic and cultural cities in China. It has a 1,000-year history of making porcelain, and has long been known as the "capital of porcelain." During the Sui and Tang dynasties, the white-glazed porcelain produced in Jingdezhen was called "artificial jadeware." The major tourist spots include the Hutian Ancient Porcelain

Ancient Gyangze City

Located in the Tibet Autonomous Region, Gyangze has a history of more than 700 years, and is one of the nation's famous historic and cultural cities. It is a perfect example of the city layout of old Tibet, and a stroll through its streets is like going back in time. Gyangze boasts the well-known Baiju Temple and the best-preserved ancient castle in Tibet.

Total: 45 Items This is 4 Page( 10 Items/Page) Result Page: 5 Pages First Previous Next Last