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Leifeng Pagoda

14 May 2009 01:31:00 GMT

Once upon a time in the Mountain E-Mei, there were a White Snake and a Blue Snake. The White Snake changed into a very beautiful girl, named Su-Zheng BAI . The Blue Snake also changed into a lovely maid, named Xiao Qing . They came to the West Lake in Hang Zhou (Hangchow) for a visit.The beautiful scenery attracted both of them.

Tianmu Mountain National Nature Reserve - Zhejiang

14 May 2009 01:29:54 GMT

As a crystal and shining "green jade" casting in the middle of coastal China, Tianmu Mountain National Nature Reserve sits in the northwest of Tianmu mountain range of Zhejiang Province.

Qiantang River Tide - Zhejiang

14 May 2009 01:29:54 GMT

Qiantang River is the biggest in Zhejiang Province, running from the west to Hangzhou Bay in the east. It serves as a river hinge, playing an important role in the water-transportation between the east and the west. It is encircled by a group of economically booming cities including Shanghai, China's leading industrial and commercial hub, and Ningbo, one of China's leading port cities.

Yandang Mountain - Zhejiang

14 May 2009 01:29:54 GMT

Located in Leqing County of Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, Yandang Mountain is one of the China's top ten must-see mountains. Famous for its magnificent peaks, waterfalls and caves, Yandang Mountain was named a World Geopark by UNESCO in 2005.

Thousand Islets Lake - Zhejiang

14 May 2009 01:29:54 GMT

Located in Chun'an County, around 160 kilometers west of Hangzhou, Thousand Islets Lake is currently the largest man-made lake in China. It got its name from the 1078 islets in the lake.

West Zhejiang Grand Canyon - Zhejiang

14 May 2009 01:29:54 GMT

West Zhejiang Grand Canyon was approved by tourism industry as soon as it was discovered. It was called 鈥榯he first Tourism Canyon in Eastern China鈥� by experts and 鈥榃est Zhejiang Shen-nung-chia鈥�.

Shennongjia - Hubei

22 Apr 2009 06:28:53 GMT

Shennongjia Nature Reserve Area has the wildest scenery in Hubei, combining rolling, majestic mountains and vast expanses of thick forest.

The Labrang Monastery - Gansu

22 Apr 2009 06:24:51 GMT

The Labrang Monastery is located at the foot of the Phoenix Mountain northwest of Xiahe County in Gannan Tibetan Nationality Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province.

Bagongshan Tourist Area - Anhui

20 Apr 2009 05:30:53 GMT

Bagongshan Mountain is a famous historic and cultural mountain, which is composed of more than forty mountain peaks and cliffs range upon range, covering an area of more than two hundred square kilometers. It has graceful sceneries and beautiful landscapes.

Gezhouba Water Conservancy Project - Chongqin

20 Apr 2009 05:28:11 GMT

Another great dam project on the Yangtze River, this dam will be a conveyance system for the "Three Gorges Project" in the future. This project has elevated the water level of the river 100 meters from the Three Gorges Dam, by 20 meters and the sea-route has been largely improved.

Wushan - Chongqin

20 Apr 2009 05:25:25 GMT

Wushan is a county located in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area through which Yangtze Cruise ships pass. As the eastern gate of Chongqing, Wushan has a long history and abounds with rich resources.

Wudang Mountain - Hubei

17 Apr 2009 08:53:11 GMT

Wudang Mountain, located in Shiyan in western Hubei, is both a famous scenic spot and the Taoist Holy Land in China. The ancient architectural complex on the mountain was listed by UNESCO in 1994 as a World Culture Heritage Site.

Mountain Huang - Anhui

17 Apr 2009 08:47:05 GMT

Of all the notable mountains in China, Mount Huangshan, to be found in the south of Anhui province, is probably the most famous.

Surging Waves Pavilion - Jiangsu

16 Apr 2009 05:44:32 GMT

This is the eldest of the Suzhou gardens preserved today. It occupies an area of 1.1 hectares,and was built during the Northern Song's Qingli period (1044 A.D.).

Cold Mountain Temple - Jiangsu

16 Apr 2009 05:41:43 GMT

Have you ever heard of the poem A Night Mooring near Maple Bridge written by Zhang Ji, a poet of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) In this poem, Zhang described the midnight bell rings of the Hanshan Temple (Cold Mountain Temple).

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China's hotel market to surpass US market in 5-10 years

24 Apr 2009 06:35:44 GMT

China's hotel market will maintain rapid growth in the future despite the negative effects of the global financial crisis, said Michael D. Johnson, dean of Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, in Shanghai on Wednesday, the Shanghai Securities News reported.The number of hotel rooms in China is...

Beijing's 2nd airport to be located at Daxing district

16 Apr 2009 01:46:28 GMT

The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), and the Beijing municipal government, Tianjin and Hebei Province have reached an agreement to build the capital's second airport at Daxing district, Hong Kong-based Ta Kung Pao reported on...

Foreign tour prices to rise under new regulations

15 Apr 2009 02:49:12 GMT

Travel agencies in China will cancel cheap tours that involve additional-fee activities and shopping programs after the launch of the Regulations on Travel Agencies on May 1, China Central Television reports.

Exploring Hakka Heritage - Fujian Province

15 Apr 2009 02:33:23 GMT

The Hongkeng Hakka Tulou Village is a self-contained tulou wonderland in Yongding County in southwestern Fujian Province. It affords visitors an opportunity to explore a few earthen roundhouses and a cultural museum and spend the night in an earthen building.

Grotto Heritage Highlight

15 Apr 2009 02:02:04 GMT

Chinese-Japanese scientists make conservation breakthrough on 1,500-year-old Buddhist caves. After eight years of hard work, the conservation and restoration project at the Kumtura Thousand Buddha Caves in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has finally been completed.

Guangzhou Hotels Association advises room price cuts for Canton Fair

9 Apr 2009 06:49:07 GMT

The Guangzhou Hotels Association, the local regulatory organization that oversees more than 2,000 hoteliers in Guangzhou City, yesterday published its advisory prices for the upcoming Canton Fair, the largest trade fair in China, the Shanghai Daily reported.The advisory price list, which includes prices for...

China National Travel Service (HK) to issue RMB 1 bln in bonds

8 Apr 2009 09:35:25 GMT

China National Travel Service (HK) Group Corp, a conglomerate engaging in property development and logistics as well as travel services, announced on Wednesday that it would issue five-year fixed-rate bonds worth RMB 1 billion on the interbank market on Apr. 15. The yield of RMB 400 million will be used to...

Wharf Holding to sell 50% stake of HK Tramways to Veolia

8 Apr 2009 04:22:40 GMT

Hong Kong conglomerate The Wharf (Holdings) Ltd<4> has agreed to sell its 50% stake in the city's iconic tramway operator Hong Kong Tranmways Ltd to French environmental and transportation giant Veolia, Reuters reported on Tuesday.After the transaction, the two companies will set up a 50/50 joint venture and...

Zhengzhou Yutong鈥檚 2008 net profit surged 37%

7 Apr 2009 08:41:49 GMT

Zhengzhou Yutong Bus Co Ltd<600066> announced that it earned net profit of RMB 531 million in 2008, representing an increase of 37.42% from a year earlier, sources reported. According to the annual report, the company's operating revenue rose 3.51% to RMB 8.34 billion. The company produced 26,700...

South Korea's Jin Air to launch flights to China from Oct

6 Apr 2009 01:24:22 GMT

Low-cost airline Jin Air Co, formerly known as Air Korea, will launch its international flights from October, with China and Thailand as its first destinations, sources reported.No details on the cities of its international routes have been disclosed yet.Jin Air was set up by Korean Air in 2008 as its budget affiliate...

Accor brings luxury MGallery label to China

3 Apr 2009 02:05:34 GMT

France-based Accor SA launched the 75-room Songtsam Retreat at Shangri-la in Yunnan Province on Wednesday, marking the entry of its high-end MGallery label into China, the Shanghai Daily reported. The move is seen as part of Accor's efforts to reinforce its position in the country's upscale travel market, said...

China Eastern offers online check-in service

3 Apr 2009 01:33:40 GMT

China Eastern Airlines<600115><670> has launched its online check-in service for domestic flights to provide more convenience for its passengers.The passengers departing from Pudong Airport can log in the website of China Eastern Airlines to choose their flights and seats when buying the electronic air...

Shenzen gets better visa rules for travel to HK

3 Apr 2009 01:33:40 GMT

Shenzen residents will be allowed to travel to the neighboring Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong under a new, less restrictive policy that took effect last Wednesday. The new policy allows residents of Shenzhen to apply for a one-year multiple-entry permit with a maximum stay of seven days per trip....