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2018-04-17
Hangzhou plans to construct a giant panda research and breeding center. Hangzhou Safari Park has signed a contract with China Conservation and Research Center for the project. The center is expected to be comple…
2018-04-16
Hainan Airlines has announced that a new non-stop route linking Shenzhen and Vienna will start service in October this year. The new twice-weekly flights will use airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, co…
2018-04-08
The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, opened a research and development center for cultural products in Pingyao on March 25. The two sides will cooperate on design, marketing and sales of cultu…
2018-04-07
It has been announced that the new Hangzhou to Huangshan intercity high-speed train is to begin operating in October 2018. The new line will now have passengers transported from Hangzhou to Huangshan in just 1 h…
2018-04-03
The new bullet trains linking Beijing to Hangzhou are to start operating next week on April 10, 2018. Named “Fuxing”, or Revival, the new trains will reach a maximum speed of 350 km/h, cutting down the trav…
2018-04-01
On 29th March 2018, Northwest Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region opened Ruoqiang Luolan Airport. Presently the airport only has one route in operation and this route links Urumuqi, Korla and Ruoqiang county. The n…
2018-03-28
Toy Story Land is set to open to guests at Shanghai Disney Park on April 26, 2018. Disney Toy Story Land will be the seventh themed park since Shanghai Disney Resort opened in 2016. The new land is set to fea…
2018-03-25
Guizhou’s Shuanghe Cave in Zunyi city has been unveiled as Asia’s longest cave and the sixth longest in the world. Shuanghe Cave was discovered in the late 1980s and with over 19 surveys conducted there were 2…
2018-03-18
China currently has the world’s longest high-speed train network but still plans to expand the system by 18% over the next two years which will cost USD556 Billion. The bullet-train which has expanded rapidly o…
The latest hip spot in Hong Kong is the Ocean Park Drink’N Music Fest which is now open to the public from March 10 to April 2. It is the second year that the four-weekend live music and beer festival has be…
2018-03-14
Visit one of China’s most beautiful idyllic landscapes in Wuyuan. The Cole flowers blossom in late March and last until April and fills the fields with a sea of golden yellow. Wuyuan dates back to the Tang Dyna…
2018-03-12
Hainan Airlines is set to launch non-stop service between London Heathrow Airport and Changsha Huanghua International Airport on March 23, 2018. Following its Manchester-Beijing service, this will be Hainan A…
2018-03-07
Cirque du Soleil has kicked off its classic show “Kooza” in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen this month. Cirque du Soleil is a world-renowned entertainment company which has performed in 450 cities in …
2018-03-05
The National Tourism Administration has launched a new toilet navigation system which helps tourists locate public toilets. The mobile app aids tourists in finding public toilets located in 5A and 4A level sceni…
2018-02-28
It has been announced that Jiuzhaigou Nauture Reserve will begin to reopen on March 8, according to credible sources. The Goukou – Changhai section will then be open to the public including the five famous h…
2018-02-25
With Pyeongchang Winter Olympics coming to a spectacular end, all eyes are now on 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. The epic 8 minute closing ceremony performance was choreographed by the world famous director Zhang…
2018-02-21
The fifth Dingsheng Lantern Festival was opened to the public on 31st January 2018! With over 50 groups of lanterns that came in all shapes and sizes illuminated Chengde at night. Apart from lanterns there was a…
The number of travelers taking road trips through Xinjiang has rapidly grown. Two road-trip routes in the region were recently listed among China’s top-10 road-trip routes by the China National Tourism Admin…
2018-02-11
On February 3, Zhuhai was selected one of the cities to stage 2018 CCTV Spring Festival Gala for the year of the Dog. It’s reported that Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge and Zhuhai Chimelong Ocean Kingdom will …
2018-02-04
From January 16 to March 4, the National Museum of China in Beijing hosts a great art exhibition dedicated to the famous Chinese artist Zhang Daqian. More than 100 pieces of artworks are displayed on the exhi…
2018-01-31
On 31st January 2018, Tibet Autonomous Region announced that from 1st February to 30th April 2018 that all A class tourist attractions, hotels, car hire and flights will all be offering discounted prices. This a…
2018-01-30
Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May arrived in China today and is set to meet with China’s President, Xi Jinping on Thursday. May will be in China for a 3 day visit where she is accompanied by 50 British comp…
2018-01-28
Yunnan Lucky Air has officially launched its new flight route which links Chengdu and Lugu Lake in Yunnan Province. The flights are available four times a week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The flight…
Chongqing Airlines has recently launched direct flights linking Chongqing and Hanoi. Chongqing is one of China’s four direct-controlled municipalities and Hanoi the capital city of Vietnam. The route compris…
2018-01-24
The Chongqing – Guizhou High-speed Railway is to start operating on 25th January, 2018. The rail route is to cover 345 kilometers in distance with the highest speed reaching 200km/h. The new high-speed train wi…
It has been announced that Guangdong Province will begin to offer the 144 hour visa free transit. The policy will now allow travelers from selected countries to visit Guangdong Province for 6 days without applyi…
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is now the world’s longest bridge over water. The bridge is set to open to vehicular traffic in 2018 but an exact date is yet to be confirmed. This is the first large scale inf…
2018-01-22
China and France has signed the agreement to build world’s first panda-themed park in Chengdu recently. Deyrolle Co Ltd, backed by the French government, will be the main designer for the project. According …
2018-01-18
The Guangzhou – Shenzhen – Hong Kong high speed trains have officially begin to operate in 2018. The high speed train runs from Guangzhou South Station to Kowloon West Station in Hong Kong and will pass throug…
2018-01-15
UNESCO World Heritage Site Jiuzhaigou will reopen slowly after it suffered a magnitude 7 earthquake last August. Admission fees will be reduced to attract visitors, according to the governor of Aba Tibetan an…
2018-01-09
On 8th January, 2018, French president Emmanuel Macron arrived in Xian along with his wife Brigitte Macron for his three day state visit. The French president visited the Terracotta Warriors the most symbolic at…
2018-01-08
China’s latest glass-bottomed suspension bridge opened at the end of 2017 in Hebei Province’s Hongyagu Scenic Area. Boasted the longest of its kind in the world, Hongyagu glass bridge has a 488 meter span o…
As of 31st December 2017, Xiamen Subway Line 1 is in operation and is the only subway line in China with a view of the sea. Construction of Xiamen Subway Line 1 began in April 2014 and was officially completed a…
2018-01-02
Beijing Commission of Transport has announced that it will add three new lines to Beijing’s subway system. The new addition includes two high tech lines and a tram which will increase the number of lines in the…
Air Macau has officially launched a new air route linking Macau and Changzhou, a city in Jiangsu province. The route comprises three flights weekly in both directions operating on Mondays, Wednesdays and Frid…
2017-12-28
It has been announced that Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei Province will begin the 144 hour visa free entry. The policy will now allow travelers from selected countries to visit three areas and extends the previous m…
2017-12-26
The popular Hong Kong Ocean Park claimed that it will increase ticket prices by 9 percent in January 2018. The new entrance fees for adults and children will be increased to 480 HK dollars and 240 HK dollars …
2017-12-25
Hong Kong WinterFest has been in full swing since 1st December! Hong Kong has also been named as one of the top 10 places to celebrate Christmas. See the dazzling Christmas lights and decorations draped across t…
2017-12-18
Australian cheap airline Jetstar launched a new international route on December 6 with direct flights from Melbourne to Zhengzhou, Henan. As a capital city of Henan province in China, Zhengzhou is a major tra…
On 20th December 2017 Macau will celebrate its 18th anniversary of the Macao Special Administrative Region Establishment Day. Celebrations have already begun in the city with the Macao International Parade on 17…
2017-12-14
The annual Harbin Ice and Snow Festival will be open to the public on 24th December 2017 for trial operation. The official opening ceremony will be held on 5th January 2018. The Harbin Ice and Snow Festival is t…
2017-12-12
“Macao Light Festival 2017 – AMOR MACAU” opened at the Ruins of St. Paul’s on 3rd December and will go on till the end of the month. Under the theme “Wish-Making under the Stars”, the opening ceremony f…
2017-12-04
Chinese President Xi Jinping recently brought attention to enhance public toilet facilities in both urban and rural areas across the country, according to the official Xinhua news agency. Xi launched the "t…
The new high-speed train that links Xian to Chengdu will begin operating on 6th December 2017. The tickets will be available to purchase on the same date and has cut down the travel time between the cities from …
2017-11-28
Guiyang is set to open China’s first VR theme park known as “East Science Fiction Valley”. The theme park is the first of its kind in China and covers 330 acres and has 35 VR attractions that includes shooter…
2017-11-27
The third Tianjin Bird Watching Festival was held November 17 in Tianjin Binhai New Are. A number of ecologists, ornithologists, birders and photographers were attracted to Tianjin’s Beidagang Wetland Park f…
This years Harbin Ice and Snow World, the 19th since 1999, will start its trail operation at the end of December in Harbin, capital of Northeast Chinas Heilongjiang province. The 800,000 sq.meter park will star …
2017-11-20
Each year Hong Kong’s Skyline gets a Christmas make over and is decorated to mark the beginning of the WinterFest. The Christmas spirit can be felt across the city with the symbolic Christmas tree in Statue Squ…
A direct air route operated by Hainan Airlines will start service in January 30, 2018 connecting south China coastal city Haikou and Sydney, coping with the surging demand for tourism, businesses. To better serv…
The first China-Russia Music Festival will debut in Beijing next May, announced by Russian actress Anikieva Selena at the Russian embassy in Beijing. More than 20 musicians from China, including rock star Cui…
2017-11-17
China’s theme park market is expected to be the world’s largest by 2020, thanks to the country’s rising middle class. Euromonitor International predicts that China’s theme parks are set to reach 12 billion…
2017-11-14
Thousands of mountaineering amateurs converged at Mount Huangshan to attend the 13th International Mountaineering Festival on Sunday while admiring the enchanting views of this UNESCO World Heritage site in east…
Macau was designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy along with 7 other cities from around the world. Macau is the third city in China to be awarded this title. Chengdu and Shunde were awarded the title …
2017-11-10
US President Donald Trump finished his three-day state visit to China and will be leaving Beijing this morning. During this “state visit-plus” in China, the US president and his wife Melania Trump visited t…
2017-11-09
Nov 07, 2017 marks the day of "Winter Begins" of the 24 solar terms, which sounds the bugle of winter days setting in. After this day, locals in Sanbeizhang Village of Renxian County, North Chinas Hebe…
2017-11-06
The Hangzhou Marathon took place in Hangzhou this year on 5th November 2017 with over 35,000 participants. The Hangzhou Marathon and has been recognized by The Association of International Marathons and Distance…
2017-11-03
Muji announced to open hotels in the cities of Shenzhen and Beijing on November 1, 2017. The Shenzhen location will be the first to open January 18, 2018, along with the Beijing is scheduled for March 20, 201…
2017-10-31
Lonely Planet, the worlds largest travel guide publisher, recently published its annual report on the best worldwide destinations in 2018. China, for its diversity, mystery and high-speed rail network, ranks the…
2017-10-30
Work on expanding Tibet Museum has already begun in Lhasa. The expansion project which is expected to be complete in 2020 will see the building expand to 58,000 square meters. Once the expansion has been complet…
2017-10-24
A gathering of over 600 oriental storks was witnessed by rangers, during a regular patrol to monitor animals in Naolihe National Nature Reserve in Heilongjiang Province. Oriental storks is among the worlds most …
2017-10-23
The 2017 Pingyao International Photography Festival was held in Pingyao Ancient Town in September. The festival attracted over 2,000 photographers from all over the world and a total of 16,000 photographs were o…
The 2017 UCI Cycling Gala, organized in partnership with Wanda Sports, will take place in Guilin, the host city of the final stage of the GREE-Tour of Guangxi. This six-day stage race is the last event of the…
2017-10-20
The Old Beijing Summer Palace otherwise known as Yuanmingyuan has marked the 157th anniversary of the sacking of old Summer Palace. Due to the Second Opium War the palace was destroyed and many of the relics wer…
2017-10-18
Before winter sets in, visit Yading in west Sichuan to appreciate late-autumn colors. This photogenic fairyland affords a palette of colors, natures bounty. Red maple leaves, fields of golden yellow, azure sky, …
The 19th CPC National Congress opened Wednesday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi Jinping delivered an opening speech saying socialism with Chinese characteristics has entered a new era and the m…
2017-10-12
The third session of China International Collection Expo opened at Nanjing International Expo Center on 8th September 2017. The three day event hosted in Nanjing attracted exhibitors from more than 40 countries …
On 10 Oct, 2017, manual ticket office at the Forbidden City ended its service which started 92 years ago. Entrance tickets booking from the day on is only available online via Alipay or WechatPay. To guarantee b…
2017-10-09
The long 8-day holiday, in which National Day Golden Week overlaps with the Mid-Autumn Festival has just ended, from October 1 to 8. According to the China Tourism Academy, more than 710 million Chinese touri…
2017-09-25
As of September 17, 2017 the number of Tai Chi training centers in Chenjiagou has increased to 40. The training centers that are set up in Chenjiagou attract over 10,000 Taichi fans from all over the world. Chen…
2017-09-18
Hong Kong Disneyland has started its Halloween party this season from September 14 to October 31. Guests can join the vilest Disney Villains in Maze of Madness inspired by the dark side of Disney stories, or …
2017-09-15
After nearly 30 years, the craze of cycling returned to major cities of China. Driven by capital, thousands of bikes are flooding to Tianjing bike factories. This time, something new, besides a means of transpo…
2017-09-04
Macau resumed receiving tours on Saturday after the Government Tourism Office had earlier requested local travel agencies to suspend tour groups to the city after the serious damage caused by Typhoon Hato. Th…
2017-08-28
Today, August 28, marks Qixi aka Chinese Valentines Day of the year 2017, the seventh day of the seventh month in the Chinese lunar calendar. Legend has it that on this day, a weaver maid Zhinü and a cowher…
2017-08-21
Guilin has successfully held the World Cup Rafting 2017 from 16 to 20 August on the Wupai River of Ziyuan County. This is the Asian leg of the International Rafting Federation’s World Cup series. Teams from Cze…
2017-08-18
Chinas most newly and self-developed bullet train, the Fuxing, will start operation in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei route on August 21. Along the route ten stops are projected to be covered, including Beijing South, Wu…
2017-08-10
New 144-hour visa-free transit program will be carried out in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province by the end of 2017, announced Cheng Hong, the vice-mayor of Beijing. It is assumed that this policy will be mu…
2017-08-01
Recently Jingshan Park, Zhongshan Park, Beihai Park in Beijing put their electronic redeem entrance into use, following the pace of Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Beijing Zoo, Xiangshan Park, Beijing Botanical…
2017-07-27
Experts confirmd that the footprints lately discovered by a local farmer in Hulin, Heilongjiang belong to a male Manchurian Tiger. These footprints in linear alighment, measuring 16 cm in width and 10-11 cm in t…
2017-07-24
On July 23 2017, Qinghai Tibet Railway Corporation and autonomous district government unveiled the new name of the Lhasa to Shigatse train as “The Ancient Tangzhu Road”. The interior of the train has been desi…
2017-07-21
From July 31 to August 6, Ningxia Lingwu Balloon Festival will be celebrated in Baijitan National Desert Park, Lingwu City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. It marks the first cartoon-themed and the largest balloo…
The first direct flight from Hangzhou (capital city of Zhejiang Province) to Lisbon (Capital of Portugal) with a stopover in Beijing will be carried out on July 25. It’s the first international long-distance ro…
2017-07-11
Hoh Xil National Nature Reserve also known as Kekexili was added to UNESCO World Heritage list along with Gulangyu Island at the 41st session of the World Heritage Committee. Kekexili is located in Yushu Tibetan…
2017-07-10
Xiamen’s Gulyangyu Island was announced as a UNESCO World Hertiage Site at the 41st session of the World Heritage Committee. China currently has a total of 52 sites inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List. Gula…
2017-07-03
Since the opening of the spectacular Shanghai Disneyland last year, Shanghai is to open yet another theme park! It has been announced by Shimao Group that in 2018 the Shanghai Hello Kitty Theme Park will be open…
2017-04-24
The annual Wuxi International Cherry Blossom festival kicked off on March 28 2017. The beautiful event that has been running since 2014 has been a highlight of Wuxi’s Turtle Head Isle. There 30,000 cherry bloss…
2017-04-17
On April 1, 2017 Chongqing Wangsheng Ordovician Theme park opened a glass bridge that is said to the the world’s longest cantilever bridge in the world. The bridge is 200 meters above the ground and is extended…
2017-04-10
On April 3, 2017 the Jinshanling Apricot Festival opening ceremony took place at Jinshanling Great Wall which is located in Luanping County, Chengde. This is the fifth year that the festival has been held and ev…
2017-04-06
The arrival of spring in Beijing is evident with the presence of Magnolias blossoming across the city. Magnolias are a symbol of purity and can been seen throughout Beijing from March up until April. The light f…
2017-03-29
On March 6, 2017 Nyingchi Mainling Airport opened its brand new terminal. The terminal is now the second largest airport terminal in Tibet. Nyingchi Mainling Airport has been in operation since 2006 and is locat…
2017-03-13
The annual Hong Kong Flower Show opened to the public on 10 March, 2017. This year the theme for the show is “Blossoms of Love” with roses being the highlight. Apart from all the beautiful flowers in full bloo…
2017-03-06
March is the prime time to see the picturesque scenery of Wuyuan Village. The fields of Wuyuan are filled with the bright golden yellow canola flowers that are in full bloom. Apart from the beautiful flowers the…
2017-02-27
The annual Color Run is set to kick off in Beijing and Hangzhou! Registration for the event has already begun! Hangzhou Color is to take place on 6 May, 2017 at Xianghu Lake Tourist Resort and Beijing Color Run …
2017-02-20
This year the Nanjing International Plum Blossom Festival was launched early due to the early blossoming of the plum blossoms. Plum blossoms can be seen at Nanjing Plum Blossom Mountain where there are over 35,0…
2017-02-15
As one of Beijing’s most popular hutongs, Nanluoguxiang is open to the public again since its two month renovation. The hutong which is only 800 meters in length was renovated from October to December. The over…
2017-01-22
It’s the time of year again to visit Beijing’s Summer Palace! From January to February Kunming Lake is completely frozen and open to the public for ice-skating. Apart from ice-skating photography fanatics can …
2017-01-16
The Yuyuan Garden Spring Festival Lantern Fair is already opened to the public! The wonderful lanterns illuminate the Yuyuan Garden and you will be surprised by the lanterns that come in all shapes and sizes. Th…
2017-01-11
On 23 December 2016 an announcement was made that the construction of Hong Kong Palace Museum would begin in 2017. The project is estimated to be worth $3.5 billion and will occupy 328,000 square meters. The mus…
2017-01-05
Each year the Laba Festival is on the eighth day of the 12th lunar month, this year it happens to be January 5, 2017. During this one day festival people across China will eat Laba Porridge which is made of 8 in…
2016-12-28
The Chengde Mountain Resort was the summer getaway for the emperors of the Qing Dynasty. The resort which took 89 years to complete was built from 1703 - 1792. Chengde Mountain Resort was enlisted as a UNESCO He…
2016-12-20
The annual Harbin Ice and Snow World is set to open to the public on 21 December, 2016! The event is one of the most spectacular winter festivities of Harbin and is now the largest ice and snow festival in the w…
2016-12-13
Mount Wutai of Shanxi Province has announced new plans launch a new smart tourism program which offers tourists a range of smart tourism services. The program is known as “Smart Mount Wutai” and with an invest…
2016-12-05
Winter has made its appearance across different cities in China with the first sights of snowfall. However, one of the most magical places to visit during winter has to be Tianmen Mountain with its beautiful sil…
2016-11-30
The annual Paulaner Christkindlmarkt is back this Christmas! This is the 10th consecutive year that BLN Restaurants and Catering have held the Christmas market in Shanghai. For the first time this year the Chris…
2016-11-24
Hong Kong Disneyland has announced expansion plans worth $1.4 billion. The new attractions and themed areas are expected to be unveiled between 2018 and 2023. One of the biggest highlights of the expansion plan …
2016-11-14
On November 12, 2016 the Dong Ethnic Minority hosted an embroidery competition with over 200 Dong minority women taking part in the event. This year has seen a rapid growth in the number of tourists to Sanjiang …
2016-11-08
From October 30 to the end of November, Shanghai Gongqing Forest Park will be hosting a Chrysanthemum collection display which has over 900 types of Chrysanthemums. The event symbolizes the long history and Chin…
2016-11-02
The 63rd Macau Grand Prix is to make its annual appearance from November 17, 2016. The event which lasts 4 days is the most prestigious event of Macau. During the event the city is filled with spectators from al…
2016-10-21
The International Shaolin Kung Fu Festival began on 16 October, 2016. The festival which is held at Dengfeng Shaolin Temple lasts 5 days and has more than 2,000 participants from 68 countries. The event features…
2016-10-11
The annual Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival is the best time to experience the delicious dishes and exquisite wines from all over the world! The festival is held at Hong Kong Central Harbourfront from 27-30 Octo…
2016-09-29
Flying Tigers Group C-47, nicknamed Buzz Buggy, will be received by Flying Tiger Guilin Heritage Park in China on 7 October, 2016.Flying Tigers was originally a nickname for American Volunteer Group (AVG), who w…
2016-09-28
The 15-Day Visa-Free Policy will put into practice at Shanghai International Port since October 1, 2016, which has been officially announced by the State Council.This policy allows the whole foreign tourist grou…
2016-09-27
From 20 – 23 October 2016, the Hainan International Youth Festival is being held! The event which is held at Haikou is the largest beach festival that is aimed at expatriates in China. The festival includes EDM…
2016-09-19
Work on Beijing’s Tiananmen Square National Day flower terrace display has already begun. Beijing Municipal Bureau of Landscape and Forestry have announced that this year’s flower basket display will be over 1…
2016-09-05
On September 4, the Hangzhou G20 night performance was one of the most spectacular 45 minutes that just about summed up the beauty of Hangzhou. The performance which was directed by the famous Zhang Yimou incorp…
2016-08-30
Hoh Xil Nature Reserve also known as Kekexili is preparing to apply for UNESCO World Heritage in 2017. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Rural Development annouced that Hoh Xil Nature Reserve has been doing prep…
2016-08-24
Important notice for all tourists with regards to the 144 Group Visa Free Transit for Pear River Delta Region. The 144 visa free transit is currently unavailble and is expected to be available by mid September. …
Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon which is a staggering 980 feet above the ground has opened the longest and highest glass bridge in the world. The Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge was officially opened on August,…
2016-08-08
Hangzhou Municipal Government has now begun the “30 day countdown” briefing for the G20 Summit. The event which will be held from September 3-5 in Hangzhou is the most important event of the year. During G20 S…
2016-07-25
The annual Nadaam Festival held in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia had its official opening ceremony on 23 July, 2016. The Nadaam Festival is the most important festival of the year to celebrate the harvest. The festival…
2016-07-18
At the 40th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Istanbul on 13 July 2016, Shennongjia Forestry District was admitted to the World Heritage List as a natural site. Shennongjia is located in Hubei Prov…
2016-07-11
Kashgar Municipal Tourism Bureau announced that the total number of tourists to Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region was 1.14 million for the first 6 months of 2016. This is a 36 percent increase from last year and …
2016-07-01
A Chibi Maruko-chan 25th anniversary exhibition opens today at the Macao Convention Center. The exhibition has nine different themed areas which are scenes from the Chibi Maruko-chan anime and manga. Visitors c…
2016-06-22
On June 15, 2016 the project command center in Lhasa announced that an additional five stations will be added to the Qinghai Tibet Railway. The authorities have emphasized that the environmental protection is a …
2016-06-14
Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park has opened a brand new themed area known as Ancient Exploration which is the largest Dinosaur theme park in Beijing. The Ancient Exploration area covers more than 20,000 square…
2016-04-25
With the grand opening of Shanghai Disneyland just 52 days away the trial metro services of Disneyland station is to begin on 26 April 2016. The journey which will take only 40 minutes if travelers are to set of…
2016-04-18
On 9 April, 2016 Shanghai Majestic Theatre was reopened to the public after undergoing renovations in 2011. The theatre was built in 1941 during World War II and went on to become one of the most iconic building…
2016-04-11
Marco Polo Flower World of Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province is set to open its doors to the public on 16 April, 2016. As the world’s first flower theme park, Marco Polo Flower World has integrated floral art with the…
2016-04-05
Spring is the most beautiful season when flowers are in full bloom and nature comes back to life. Taking a train journey through the sea of flowers of Juyongguan Great Wall is definitely an unforgettable way to …
2016-03-28
Hangzhou Wuliuxiang is a famous historic alley filled with ancient houses that date back to the Southern Song Dynasty. The alley was once home to the court official, royals and nobles. Later the alley was an are…
2016-03-21
Wudalianchi Nature Reserve of Heilongjiang Province in China was awarded the Michel Batisse Award at the World Congress of Biosphere Reserves held in Peru. Wudalianchi was awarded the award for its efforts envir…
2016-03-18
Royal gold ware and silverware dating back to the Qing Dynasty are on display at Shengyang Imperial Palace until April 25, 2016. There are over 100 items of goldware and silverware on show that can be traced bac…
2016-03-07
China has announced that they will build the world’s highest ski resort in Lhasa the capital city of Tibet. The resort will overtake the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Resort as the highest ski resort in the world. …
Chicago’s Field Museum announced that it will be holding the “China’s First Emperor and His Terracotta Warriors” exhibition starting from March 4th, 2016. A total of 170 items and 10 Terracotta Warriors will…
2016-02-29
It has been announced that Longmen Grottoes will open Kanjing Temple to tourists on March 10, 2016. Kanjing Temple is the best preserved scenic area of Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, within the temple there are 29…
2016-02-25
The 9th Yibin Earliest Tea Festival opened on 24th February, 2016. Yibin is one of the main producers of the Kung Fu Red Tea and is one of the most well developed tea producers in Sichuan Province. Yibin is the …
2016-02-14
The Light Rose Garden world tour has finally made its way to Hong Kong for Valentine’s Day! The garden is located at Tamar Park in Hong Kong’s Central District. The rose garden is made up of 25,000 waterproof …
2016-02-02
The annual Chinese New Year travel rush period has begun with a recorded 2.9 billion trips being made by people around China. The travel rush known as “Chunyun” began on January 24, 2016. The travel rush perio…
2016-01-27
New York Times “52 places to go in 2016” ranking seen Hangzhou ranked at No.16 and Guizhou at No.44. “Places to Go” is an annual featured section of New York Times and is a top destination list based on the …
2016-01-18
It has been announced that the eagerly anticipated Shanghai Disneyland Resort will open on 16 June 2016! The news was announced by the Walt Disney Company and Shanghai Shendi Group. The construction of the Shang…
2016-01-11
Changsha is the latest city in China to offer the 72 Hour Visa-free Transit Policy. The policy is active as of January 2016, the visa-free transit is available for travelers from 51 foreign nations who plan to …
2016-01-07
The 32nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival had its magnificent opening ceremony on January 5, 2016! The annual ice and snow festival is the biggest international event of Harbin attracting thousands of …
2015-12-14
Universal Parks & Resorts has announced that in 2019 the Universal Studios theme park will be opened in Beijing. The project is worth an estimated $3.3 billion and covers an area of 300 acres, though it has …
2015-12-07
The world’s longest glass bridge of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park has been successfully constructed. It has been announced that the bridge will be open to the public starting from May 1, 2016. The bridge whi…
2015-10-26
The Hong Kong Wine and Dine Month began on 22nd October and is set to last till the 30th November! Each year the Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival has over 300 wine and food booths which are filled with wine and …
2015-10-20
Starting in October, Fujian Province will offer tax refund on purchases made by overseas tourists. Fujian is set to follow in the footsteps of Hainan, Beijing and Shanghai. There are currently 20 stores in Fujia…
2015-09-14
Nanjing is the latest city in China to offer the 72 Hour Visa Free Transit Policy. The policy is active as of 10th September 2015, the visa free transit is available for travelers from 51 foreign nations who pla…
2015-08-17
The 2015 Shoton Festival kicked off on 14th August in Tibet, the festival attracted over 200,000 dedicated Buddhists. The Drepung Monastery was filled with dedicated followers and the highlight was the 40 meter …
2015-07-30
On 24th July it was announced that Xiamen will be the homeport for SuperStar Libra cruise ship until 1st November. This is the longest time any cruise ship has chosen Xiamen to be its homeport. SuperStar Libra w…
2015-07-29
Harbin is the latest city in China to offer the 72 Hour Visa Free Transit Policy. The policy is active as of August 2015, the visa free transit is available for travelers from 51 foreign nations who plan to tran…
2015-07-13
On 4th July 2015, the Tusi Sites of China became the 48th UNESCO Heritage Site of China. The Tusi Sites are located in Southwest China mainly in Hunan, Hubei and Guizhou Province. The three famous Tusi Sites tha…
2015-07-10
The new Hefei – Fuzhou High Speed Rail has proven to be popular amongst travelers in China since its operations on 28th June, 2015. The new rail route has been said to be “the most beautiful high-speed railway…
After the tragic earthquake that struck Nepal on 25th April, the Mount Everest Base Camp had been closed. It was announced on 29th June that the Mount Everest Base Camp will re-open for its climbers on 1st July,…
2015-07-06
On 1st July 2015, Beijing became the first city in China to offer Departure Tax Refund Policy for tourists. Departure tax refund policy is not only an international rule but also an important factor for attracti…
2015-06-15
Tianjin is the latest city in China to offer the 72 Hour Visa Free Transit Policy. The policy is active as of 8th June 2015, the visa free transit is available for travelers from 51 foreign nations who plan to …
Located not toofar from Shanghai is ShengshiIslands which consists of over 400 small islands. Though over the past coupleof days there is one particular island that has captured the attention of the public,which…
2015-06-01
As of September 2015, it has been announced that Dali Ancient City in Yunnan Province will start charging entrance fees. Tourists who are visiting with a travel agency will be charged 30 Yuan per person. It is s…
2015-05-25
As one of the national scenic tourist attractions of China, Zhangjiajie of Hunan Province is set to break records with the opening of the world’s largest and longest glass bridge in July. The bridge stretches 4…
2015-05-15
On 14th May 2015, Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, arrived in Xian where he was greeted by China’s President Xi Jinping at the famous Daci’en Temple. Upon his arrival Modi was shown around the temple an…
2015-04-23
Beijing has announced thatit will introduce a tax refund program this year to attract more overseas touriststo the city. The aim of the program is to allow foreign visitors to claim taxrefunds at shopping malls …
2015-04-20
The sixth Beijing Tulip Festival began on the 13th April and is open to visitor until the 10th May. The Tulip Festival is held at the Beijing International Flower Port where there are over 60 species of tulips a…
2015-04-14
The annual Water Splashing Festival willstart from the 13th – 15th April hosted in Xishuangbanna,the festival is an important festival of the Dai Ethnic Minority ofXishuangbanna. The festival is held during the…
2015-04-08
On 2 April 2015, Xiamen became thethirteenth city to offer the 72 Hour Visa Free Transit. The visa free transitis available for travelers from 51 foreign nations who plan to transit visaXiamen Gaoqi Internationa…
2015-04-07
As of 18th March 2015, a newroute had been added to the vintage bus sightseeing buses in Beijing. Thevintage bus services were launched in Beijing on 28th September 2014and have proven to be popular for tourists…
2015-03-19
Restoration of Dukezong Ancient Town in Shangri-La County of Yunnan Province is well underway. One fifth of the ancienttown was burnt down by a fire in January 2014. The restoration project is worthan estimated …
2015-03-13
The Wuling Mountain Forest Park is located in Fuling District of Chongqing and isfamous for its nature and scenery. Most recently there has been a new plankroad bridge that has been built into the face of the cl…
2015-03-02
Having arrived in Beijing yesterday, Prince William will be touring China over the next three days. This is one of the highest prolific visits to China made by the British Royal family in 30 years. Prince Willia…
2015-02-16
With only a few more days until Chinese New Year travelling in China by train, bus and air are at an all time high. The high numbers of migrant workers returning home to reunite with their families for Chinese N…
2015-02-09
As of March Wuhan will also be offering the 72 Hour Visa Free Transit, Wuhan is the twelfth city to offer the policy. Located in central China, Wuhan is a thriving city filled with historical relics. The 72 Hour…
2015-02-03
From 5th February 2015, all domestic flights in China will no longer charge fuel surcharge. This news comes after 5 months of decreasing the fuel surcharges. Customers will now only be charged 50 Yuan for the Ci…
2015-01-26
On 24th January, 2015 Hangzhou reached a peak winter temperature of 25 degree Celsius. During this warm winter the plum blossoms of Hangzhou Botanical Garden were in full bloom. Each year the Plum Blossoms can b…
2015-01-19
On the 18th January the annual Fishing Festival of Wolong Lake got off to a great start. The festival is held at Wolong Lake situated in Kangping County in Liaoning Province and lasts for a week. One of the bigg…
2015-01-13
Gubei Water Town International Holiday Area is located in Miyun county, which is a one hour drive from Beijing. The entire water town covers an area of 9 square kilometers and is part of many Simatai Great Wall …
2015-01-05
The Summer Palace in Beijing has always been a popular destination amongst tourists visiting China. This winter the palace has been cast over with snow and ice turning the imperial grounds into a winter wonderla…
2014-12-29
The conservation efforts of the Yihe Mansions located in Nanjing have recently been recognized by the,2014 UNESCO Asia Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation Program. In 2006 Nanjing Municipal Governm…
2014-12-22
The annual Hong Kong WinterFest is organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board. The years WinterFest begins in early December and ends on 1st January 2015. During this festive Christmas season the whole of Hong Kon…
2014-12-08
The SantaPark to open in 2016 in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province in Southwest China, will be worlds second and Asias first SantaPark in Asia. The SantaPark will be completed by joint efforts from local …
2014-12-01
It has been announced that on the 26th of December 2014, the new Guiyang to Guangzhou high-speed train is to begin its services. With the new high-speed railway route in operation this has shortened the travel t…
2014-11-24
On 22nd November, 2014 Kangding County was struck by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake. Kangding is located the seat of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province which is prone to earthquakes. The earthqu…
2014-11-17
The ancient Fulong Temple in Taiyuan located in Shanxi Province was burned down in the early hours of Friday. The temple has a history of over 1,400 years and dates back to the Northern Qi Dynasty. The police ar…
2014-11-06
Lanxin (Lanzhou-Xinjiang) High-Speed Rail Line, otherwise known as the Lanzhou-Urumqi High-Speed Railway or the Second Railway, is a 1,776km high-speed line which will begin its services on 16th November. Lanxin…
2014-10-27
As of 20th October, Hangzhou will offer the 72 hour Visa free transit policy to transiting passengers. The visa-free policy is already in vaild in 9 cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Kunming, Chengdu…
2014-10-20
The former Soong Family Mansion located in Shanghai, is set to be open to the public due to the Shanghai Soong Ching Ling Foundation relocating to the house. The Soong family were the most influential figures in…
2014-10-06
Each year the China National Holiday is one of the peak seasons for many scenic attractions. This year is no different with many sites dealing with large numbers of tourists. As one of the major public holidays …
2014-09-29
On 28th September, 12 vintage buses started their services to the public in Beijing, transporting passengers to iconic attractions in the city.The journey starts at Beijings Yongdingmen Gate Tower, the 15 kilome…
2014-09-15
Chongqing is the one of the first in the world to create lanes especially for mobile phone addicts who cannot put down their beloved devices whilst walking! The pavement which stretches for 100ft in Chongqing is…
2014-09-01
China Guilin International Tourism Expo is an international exhibition for Business & Leisure Travel. It bring together Chinese and international buyers and exhibitors from the travel & tourism industry …
2014-08-11
Chinas Palace Museum, otherwise known as Forbidden City, has launched a free tour guide mobile application for tourists.The app can be downloaded from mobile app stores and the museums official website, accordin…
2014-08-06
Approximately 10 kilometers to the east of Ludian County is Taoyuan Muslim Tuogu Village. Within the village is the Tuogu Mosque which has a history of 234 years. The mosque remained undamaged from the magnitude…
2014-07-29
The official 23rd Naadam Festival was held between 11th - 13th July 2014. The festival is held in every village and town around the country and the best opportunity to experience and enjoy the Naadam festival in…
2014-07-21
Guilin is the latest city in China to offer the 72 Hour Visa Free Transit. Guilin is officially the 9th city in China to offer the Visa free transit for international travelers. Guilin is famous for its wonderfu…
2014-07-14
China has invested 280 million yuan (about 45.5 million U.S. dollars) to protect the relics of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom. The site was inscribed onto the UNESCO World Heritage List 10 years ago. The Koguryo To…
2014-07-07
Shibings Karst Landform located in Shibing county of Guizhou province has been officially enlisted on the UNESCO World Heritage List on 23rd June at the 38th World Heritage Convention held in Doha, Qatar.Karst l…
2014-06-30
Since the announcement of the Grand Canal as a new UNESCO Heritage site, there have been great efforts to preserve the historical relics along the canal. The Grand Canal begins in Beijing and flows through Hebei…
2014-06-23
On 22nd June 2014, UNESCO World Heritage Committee announced the addition of the Silk Road and Grand Canal as new UNESCO Heritage Sites. This is China’s 46th and 47th listings on the World Heritage Sit…
2014-06-16
On 10th June Air China launched its direct flight route from Washington to Beijing. The flight schedule will run four times a week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The flight is scheduled to leave Beij…
2014-06-03
Beijing is to bring fast 4G Internet connections to all of its subways by the end of July. Passengers will have access to 4G networks on the platforms, in the carriages, entrances and in tunnels. It said that me…
2014-05-28
Each year, May is the peak season for Xinjiang tourism. Xinjiang is home to some of the most spectacular attractions and cities such as Turpan’s Grape Valley, Tian Shan and Heavenly Lake. Urumqi is als…
2014-05-26
The famous Marco Polo travelled to Hangzhou 700 years ago and described the city as "beyond dispute the finest and the noblest in the world". The Hangzhou Travel Committee decided to search for the mod…
2014-05-19
Follow the JR-CLOSEUP.NET project currently taking place at Shanghai’s Xintiandi. Visitors can get their photo taken in the photo booth truck for free and your photo will be pasted on the streets of Xi…
2014-05-14
The 18th China Zhouzhuang International Tourism Festival began on April 26th, in the town of Zhouzhuang, Jiangsu province. The International Tourism Festival has been held annually since 1996, usually in April, …
2014-05-04
The Six Harmonies Pagoda (Liuhe Pagoda) is located in the Yuelun Hill, which is on the north bank of Qiantang River, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The building had been under renovation for a year and the doors a…
2014-04-28
AirAsia has announced that the new route between Xi’an and Kuala Lumpar will commence on 2nd July. This is the first non-stop service between the two cities. The Malaysia-based airline will use an Airb…
2014-04-14
During the Qingming Festival the number of tourists visiting Ningxia reached over 230,000. The three day national holiday attracted many tourists to visit Sand Lake to experience the water activities and camel r…
2014-04-08
On 6th April fire broke out in Lijiang’s Shuhe Ancient Street part of the old city district. The fire was said to have begun in the early hours, luckily no one was hurt or injured during the incident. …
2014-03-25
Michelle Obama along with her daughters and mother continue their tour of China. On the 24th March they visited Xi’an paying a visit to the famous City Wall and enjoyed a folk dance performance. They a…
2014-03-24
Qingdao’s St. Michaels Catholic Church re-opened on 14th March to the public. The church which is located on Zhejiang Road of Qingdao is located in one of the oldest parts of the city. The church was b…
2014-03-17
Dukezong Ancient Town in Shangri-la County in Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture is under restoration since fires broke out in January 2014. The restoration plan which is worth an estimated 1.2 billion Yuan wil…
2014-03-10
To further preserve and maintain the heritage of Mutianyu, a well-known and popular section of the Great Wall there has now been sectioned off for graffiti. Over the years many tourists have left their graffiti …
2014-03-03
The growth of Tibet’s tourism is becoming evident, Lhasa the capital of Tibet has seen a annual 23% increase in tourists from China and overseas in 2013. Tourism revenues exceeded an estimated 1.34 bil…
2014-02-24
For the 4th consecutive year Hong Kong Disneyland has recorded a brand new record revenue for 2013. Hong Kong Disneyland Resort generated 4,896 million HK dollars (estimated 631 million U.S. dollars) in revenue …
2014-02-08
Guangxi is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in China and over the years has been one of the most popular destinations for foreign visitors. In an attempt to further boost the tourism in the Guangxi…
2014-01-20
From 5th January until 16th March, Zhejiang Art Museum in Hangzhou will exhibit cultural relics from Mogao Grottoes. The exhibition has 7 restored caves, 59 replica Buddhist wall paintings, 10 sculptures and mor…
2014-01-13
According to the latest statistics over 100 million tourists chose to visit Xi’an in 2013. The number of visitors includes both domestic and overseas tourists totaling to 101.3 million in 2013. The inc…
2014-01-03
In order to prepare for the Changchun Ski Travel Festival, Changchun Jingyuetan National Forest Park has created a Jingyue Ice World for visitors to enjoy the winter scenery.Changchun is the capital of Jilin Pro…
2013-12-30
Changbaishan Natural Nature Reserve The Changbaishan Nature Reserve was enlisted as a UNESCO Nature Reserve in 1979 and is the highest mountain in the North of China. The mountain covers an area of over 2,000 sq…
2013-12-23
The Yuyang Ski Resort is opened as part of the Ice and Snow Festival of Beijings Pinggu District.The Yuyang resort is located about 70 kilometers northeast of the city center. The ski slopes lay on the slopes of…
2013-12-17
It has been announced that high-speed trains running from Shanghais Hongqiao Station to Harbin. High-speed trains will run between the major cities in the northeast: Harbin, Changchun, Shenyang and Dalian. The s…
2013-12-16
On 30th November 2013, CCTV hosted an award ceremony for the Top 10 Most Beautiful Villages in China. The ceremony was held in Yonglian which is located in Suzhou. The top 10 villages were chosen based on ecolog…
2013-12-10
To accommodate the Chengdu 72 hour Visa Free Transit, Shuangliu Airport announced that it will be providing shuttle bus services from the airport to Chengdu’s tourist attractions. Chengdu is home to some of Chi…
2013-12-02
Shenyang, located in Chinas Liaoning province is the latest city to launch the 72 hour visa free transit for travelers next year.From January 1, 2014, travelers from a selected 45 countries can take advantage…
2013-11-25
Mount Wutai, located in Chinas Shanxi Province is estimated to have its own airport by 2015, the news was announced by the local government. Mount Wutai Airport is situated 71 kilometers away from the main sceni…
2013-11-18
The Li River in China was enlisted by CNN as one of world’s top 15 rivers for travelers. The Amazon River, Zambezi, River Nile and Volga River were also on the list. The Li River is situated in Guilin …
2013-11-14
Terminal 3 at Shenzhen Airport officially opens for use on 28th November 2013, a welcome addition that doubles the waiting hall area of the airport. The original Terminal A&B will no longer be in operation. …
2013-11-12
British Airways has launched new direct flights between London and Chengdu. After Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai, the city known as the hometown of pandas is the fourth Chinese city to offer direct flights to t…
2013-11-04
Edinburgh has announced that they are aiming to increase the speed of processing China visa applications in their service center. Since the establishment of the center in September 2012, the center has handled m…
2013-10-28
The construction of the Wudang Mountain Airport is expected to start at the end of this year and be finished next year, so that it can be put into operation in 2015.Most of the preparations have been completed, …
2013-10-24
Southwest Chinas Chongqing Municipality will launch 72-hour visa-free stays for travelers from 45 countries, becoming the fifth city on the mainland to introduce the policy.Jiangbei International Airport in Chon…
2013-10-21
China and Thailand are in talks to initiate a bilateral tourist visa exemption programme that is expected to start in September of this year.The programme would potentially send millions of Chinese visitors to T…
2013-10-14
According to the new tourism law that came into effect on Tuesday, Chinese travel agencies could be fined 300,000 yuan ($49,000) or more if they force clients to go shopping during a tour.According to the new to…
2013-10-07
The Tibet Autonomous Region is bracing itself for the start of the climbing season which is a big boost for the local tourism industry, and a key source of revenue for locals. Over 250 mostly foreign mountaineer…
2013-09-30
The 10th China (Chengdu) International Food & Tourism Festival will be held in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, from Sunday to Oct 7.The annual event has developed into a major showcase of Sichuan cuisi…
2013-09-23
Since the introduction of the 72 hour visa free the number of tourists visiting Shanghai have increased. From 1st September 2013 an estimated 8,300 foreigners have benefited from the policy. Citizens from USA ma…
As one of the most iconic sites of China the Forbidden City which attracts visitors from all corners of the world is undergoing restoration. In order to strengthen the conservation efforts and preserving the val…
2013-09-16
According to reports Kunming will become the fifth city in China to offer the 72 hour Visa free transit to foreign travelers. Confirmations are still to be made as to when this policy will commence. The Visa fre…
2013-09-09
It has been announced that from June 11 2014, United Airlines will begin a brand new non-stop passenger service between Chengdu and San Francisco. The news was announced by Vice President of United Airlines Atla…
2013-09-02
Chengdu is the fourth city to follow in the footsteps of Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou for the 72 hour Visa free transit. The policy officially commences in Chengdu as of 1st September 2013. The 45 countries t…
2013-08-26
The Fifth Qingcheng Folk Art Cultural Festival kicks off on 18 August 2013 in the Qingcheng Ancient Town of Lanzhou, Gansu Province. Traditional folk artists will perform a series of Chinese folk art during the …
2013-08-19
Qianmen Street is perhaps one of the most symbolic cultural representations of Beijing. The first festival was held on 7th August 2011 and this year will be its fourth year running. From the 7th-25th August tour…
2013-08-12
The 6th UNWTO International Meeting on Silk Road tourism was hosted from the 1st to 3rd August in Dunhuang of Gansu province. Those who attended the event were: UNWTO, China National Tourism Administration (CNTA…
2013-06-07
Chengdu is the newest city to follow in the footsteps of Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou for the 72 hour Visa free policy. Travelers who are transiting through Chengdu that have a valid Visa and ticket for anoth…
