China Travel News

2017

Travel from Lhasa to Shigatse with The Ancient Tangzhu Road

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…

Ningxia Lingwu Balloon Festival is Coming

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…

First Direct Route Between China and Portugal

2017-07-21

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…

Hoh Xil National Nature Reserve is Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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…

Gulangyu Island Enlisted as UNESCO Heritage Site

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…

Shanghai Hello Kitty Theme Park to Open in 2018!

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…

Wuxi International Cherry Blossom Festival

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…

Chongqing Wansheng Ordovician Theme Park Longest Cantilever Bridge in the World

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 Jinshanling Apricot Flower Festival

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…

White Magnolias Blossoming Across Beijing

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…

Nyingchi Mainling Airport Opens New Terminal

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 Hong Kong Flower Show

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…

Wander the Golden Fields of Wuyuan Village

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 Beijing and Hangzhou Color Run

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 …

Nanjing Plum Blossoms in Full Bloom

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…

Visit the Newly Renovated Nanluoguxiang Hutong in Beijing

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…

Skate Across Kunming Lake at the Summer Palace

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 …

Shanghai Yuyuan Garden Lantern Fair

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…

Hong Kong Palace Museum to Open in 2022

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…

Laba Festival the Time to Pray for Good Harvests

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

Chengde Mountain Resort Transformed into Winter Wonderland

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…

2017 Harbin Ice and Snow World set to open!

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…

Mount Wutai Smart Tourism

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…

Admire the Winter Scenery of Tianmen Mountain

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…

Shanghai Paulaner Christkindlmarkt

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…

Hong Kong Disneyland Expansion

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 …

Sanjiang Dong Ethnic Minority Embroidery Competition

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 …

Shanghai Chrysanthemum Collection Display

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 Macau Grand Prix

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…

Shaolin Kung Fu Festival Begins!

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 Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival

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…

Flying Tigers Group C-47 Returns to Guilin

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…

15-Day Visa-Free Policy will Put into Practice at Shanghai Port

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…

Hainan International Youth Festival

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…

Tiananmen National Day Flower Display

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…

Hangzhou G20 Night Entertainment

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…

Hoh Xil Nature Reserve of Qinghai Province Applies for UNESCO Heritage

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…

Pearl River Delta 144 Hour Visa Free Transit Notice

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 World’s Longest and Highest Glass Bridge

2016-08-24

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 Hangzhou G20 Summit

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 Nadaam Festival

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…

Shennongjia becomes World Heritage Natural Site

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…

Kashgar Tourism Boost

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 …

Macao Convention Center ~ Chibi Maruko-chan 25th Anniversary

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…

Qinghai Tibet Railway to Build 5 More Stations

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 …

Beijing Dinosaur Park Opens

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…

Shanghai Disneyland Resort Trial Metro

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…

Shanghai Majestic Theatre Reopens

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…

Yangzhou Marco Polo Flower World

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…

Spring Scenery along Juyongguan Great Wall

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 …

Love is in the Air at Hangzhou Wuliuxiang

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…

Wudalianchi Awarded Michel Batisse Award

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…

Qing Royal Ware Exhibition in Shenyang

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…

China’s Highest Ski Resort to be Built in Tibet

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. …

Terracotta Warriors Exhibit at the Field Museum Chicago

2016-03-07

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…

Luoyang Longmen Grottoes opens Kanjing Temple for Tourists

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…

Sichuan Yibin Earliest Tea Festival

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 …

Hong Kong Light Rose Garden

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 Chinese New Year Travel Rush

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…

Hangzhou and Guizhou Named Top Destinations by New York Times

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 …

Shanghai Disneyland to Open on 16 June 2016!

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…

Changsha Vis Free Transit Policy

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 Harbin Ice and Snow Festival Begins!

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

Universal Studios to Open in Beijing

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 …

Worlds Longest Glass Bridge at Zhangjiajie National Park

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 Hong Kong Wine and Dine Month

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 …

Fujian Province Tax Refund Program

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…

Nanjing 72 Hour Visa Free Transit Policy

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 Shoton Festival in Tibet

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 …

Star Cruises SuperStar Libra Homeport in Xiamen

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…

Harbin 72 Hour Visa Free Transit Policy

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…

Tusi Sites Enlisted as UNESCO Heritage Site

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…

Hefei Fuzhou High Speed Railway

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…

Mount Everest Base Camp Reopens

2015-07-10

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,…

Beijing Tax Refund Policy

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…

Tianjin 72 Hour Visa Free Policy

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 …

Shengshan Island Abandoned Village in China

2015-06-15

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…

Dali Ancient City Entrance Fees

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…

Zhangjiajie Will Open World’s Longest Largest Glass Bridge

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…

India Prime Minister Visits China

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…

Beijing Departure Tax Refund Policy

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 Beijing Tulip Festival

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…

Xishuangbanna Water Splashing Festival Begins

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…

Xiamen 72 Hour Visa Free Transit

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…

New Route for Beijing Vintage Buses

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…

Shangri-La Dukezong Ancient Town Restoration

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 …

Chongqing Qianjiang Wuling Mountain Scenic Area

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…

Prince William’s Royal China Tour

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…

Chinese New Year Chunyun Period Begins!

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…

Wuhan 72 Hour Visa Free Transit

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…

China Domestic Flights Oust Fuel Surcharge

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…

Hangzhou Botanical Garden Plum Blossoms

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…

Winter Fishing Festival at Wolong Lake

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…

Visiting the Frozen Gubei Water Town in Beijing

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 …

Winter at Beijing Summer Palace

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

Nanjing Yihe Mansions Gains UNESCO Honor

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 Hong Kong WinterFest!

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…

Asia’s First SantaPark to Open in Chengdu in 2016

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 …

Guiyang to Guangzhou High-Speed Railway

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…

6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kangding

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…

Fulong Temple of Taiyuan Burned Down

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…

Lanxin High-speed Railway

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…

Hangzhou 72 Hour Visa Free Transit Policy

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…

Former Soong Family Mansion Opened to Public

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…

Record Number of Tourists during China National Holiday

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 …

Beijing Vintage Bus Service

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…

Chongqing’s Mobile Phone Sidewalks!

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…

5th Guilin International Tourism Expo

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 …

Forbidden City Launches Mobile Apps for Visitors

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…

Tuogu Mosque Undamaged After Yunnan Ludian Earthquake

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…

23rd Naadam Festival

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…

Guilin 72 Hour Visa Free Transit

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…

Protection of Ancient Koguryo Kingdom

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…

Shibing Karst Landform Enlisted by UNESCO

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…

Protection of Grand Canal Relics

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…

Silk Road Grand Canal Enlisted as UNESCO Heritage Sites

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&rsquo;s 46th and 47th listings on the World Heritage Sit…

Air China Direct Flights Between Washington Beijing

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…

Beijing Brings 4G Coverage to its Subway

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…

Terrorist Attacks Will Not Affect Development of Xinjiang Tourism

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&rsquo;s Grape Valley, Tian Shan and Heavenly Lake. Urumqi is als…

Hangzhou’s Modern Marco Polo

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…

Shanghai Xintiandi Art Project Underway

2014-05-19

Follow the JR-CLOSEUP.NET project currently taking place at Shanghai&rsquo;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…

18th China Zhouzhuang International Tourism Festival

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, …

Six Harmonies Pagoda Re-opens

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…

AirAsia Opens Xi’an to Kuala Lumpur Route

2014-04-28

AirAsia has announced that the new route between Xi&rsquo;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…

Ningxia Receives Over 230,000 Tourists During Qingming

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…

Lijiang Shuhe Street Struck with Fire Outbreak

2014-04-08

On 6th April fire broke out in Lijiang&rsquo;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. …

Michelle Obama Tour of China

2014-03-25

Michelle Obama along with her daughters and mother continue their tour of China. On the 24th March they visited Xi&rsquo;an paying a visit to the famous City Wall and enjoyed a folk dance performance. They a…

Qingdaos St. Michaels Catholic Church Re-opens

2014-03-24

Qingdao&rsquo;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…

Dukezong Ancient Town Under Restoration

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…

Designated Graffati Area at the Great Wall

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 …

Growth in Tibet Tourism

2014-03-03

The growth of Tibet&rsquo;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…

Hong Kong Disneyland New Record Revenue

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 …

Increasing Tourism for Guangxi

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…

Mogao Grottoes Relics at Zhejiang Art Museum

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…

Over 100 Million Tourists Visit Xi’an in 2013

2014-01-13

According to the latest statistics over 100 million tourists chose to visit Xi&rsquo;an in 2013. The number of visitors includes both domestic and overseas tourists totaling to 101.3 million in 2013. The inc…

Changchun Jingyue Ice World

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

Changbaishan Travel Information

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…

Beijing Yuyang Ski Resort Opens

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…

Shanghai to Harbin High-speed Train

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…

CCTV Announces Top 10 Most Beautiful Villages

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…

Chengdu Airport Shuttle Bus Services to Tourist Attractions

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…

Shenyang 72 Hour Visa Free Transit

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…

Mount Wutai Airport

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…

Li River Honored as One of Top 15 Best Rivers in the World

2013-11-18

The Li River in China was enlisted by CNN as one of world&rsquo;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 …

Shenzhen Terminal 3

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. …

British Airways Direct Flights From London Chengdu

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…

Increased Visa Services in Edinburgh

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…

Wudang Mountain Airport Completed by 2015

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, …

Chongqing 72 Hour Visa Free Transit

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…

China Thailand Bilateral Visa Exemption

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…

Ban on Forced Shopping

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…

Tibet Climbing Season

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…

Chengdu Food Tourism Festival

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…

Shanghai 72 Hour Visa Free Transit Aids Tourism

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…

Restoration of Forbidden City

2013-09-23

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…

Kunming Applies For 72 Hour Visa Free Transit Policy

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…

Non-stop San Francisco to Chengdu Flights

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…

Chengdu 72 Hour Visa Free Commences

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…

Qingcheng Folk Art Cultural Festival

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 …

Qianmen Historical Culture Festival

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…

6th UNWTO International Meeting on Silk Road Tourism

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…

72 Hours Visa Free Policy for Chengdu

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…