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Mogao Grottoes in China's Gansu
2013-03-29Located on the eastern slopes of the Mingsha Mountain in the southeast of Dunhuang County in Gansu Province, the Mogao Grottoes are one of three best noted grottoes in China and also contain the largest, best preserved and richest treasure house of Buddhist art in the whole world. Also known as the Thousand Buddha Cave, a monk named Yue Seng chiseled the first cave here in 366, during the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420). The endeavor was continued by later dynasties, up until the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368), resulting in the fantastic group of caves that can still be seen today. Today, 492 caves have stood the test of time and contain some 2,100 colored statues and 45,000 square meters of murals. [bbs.fengniao / by Huai Ji Bu YI]
Jiayu Pass in China's Gansu
2013-03-27The Jiayu Pass stands in the southwest section of the city of Jiayuguan in Gansu Province. The snow-covered Qilian Mountains run south for hundreds of miles, and the Dragon's Head (Longshou) and Horse's Mane (Mazong) mountains rise up to its north. The walls on both sides of the pass extend across the desert to join the mountains. The existing building was constructed in 1372, with two layers of walls dividing it into outer and inner sections. The outer wall was made of mud, except for its western section which was built with bricks. The double walls indicate the important strategic position of this pass. [bbs.fengniao /by Wan Li Peng Cheng]
High-speed destinations for the holiday
2013-03-27With the fast expansion of China’s high-speed rail network, cities that were considered far from Beijing are now only a short ride away. Taking trains that can travel up to 350 kilometers per hour, one will find China is a bit smaller than it used to be.
Mountain Wutai to improve environment
2013-03-25April will see the kick off of a project to improve environmental conditions on Mount Wutai, one of four sacred Buddhist mountains in China, the local government stated on Tuesday.
Tourism boost for Russia and China
2013-03-25The Kremlin in Moscow has witnessed the launch of "Tourism Year of China" 2013, which will look to help enhance the travel industry for both China and Russia.
Beijing's April city guide
2013-03-25When the cold no longer lingers, what can one do to make this spring different in the nation's capital city?
Beautiful scenery in China's Qinghai province
2013-03-25Photo taken on March 21, 2013 shows a scenic view of the Qianzi Lake near the Yellow River in Guide County of the Hainan Tibet Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province. [Xinhua/Wang Bo]
Aerial view of beautiful landscape of China's Lushan
2013-03-22Photo taken on March 20, 2013 shows the aerial view of Siyan Township in Lushan County, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Located at where the Sichuan Basin and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau meet, Lushan County boasts beautiful and diversified landscape. [Xinhua]
Tea plantations in Huzhou enter harvest season
2013-03-22Farmers pick tea leaves at a plantation in Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 21, 2013. Tea plantations in Huzhou have entered this year's harvest season of tea. [Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi]
New airport to be built in Xinjiang
2013-03-22Construction on a new airport will start in June in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, government authorities stated Wednesday.
Garden museum ready to open
2013-03-22A museum of Chinese gardens is going to welcome its first visitors on May 18, the opening day of the Ninth China (Beijing) International Garden Expo.
Palace Museum takes Monday afternoon off
2013-03-22The Palace Museum is going to be closed on Monday afternoons as a formal long-term policy from April 1, except for statutory holidays and during summer from July 1 to Aug 31.
China's Kunming enters cherry blossom season
2013-03-20Visitors enjoy the blooming sakura at a park in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 18, 2013. Kunming has entered its cherry blossom season recently. [Xinhua/Lin Yiguang]
1st Fuzhou Azalea Cultural Festival kicks off
2013-03-20A visitor takes photos of azalea flowers at the first Fuzhou Azalea Cultural Festival in Fuzhou, capital of southeast China's Fujian Province, March 19, 2013. The festival kicked off on Tuesday, displaying over 100 species of azalea flowers. [Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan]
Capital launches 'Beijing axis' tourism brand
2013-03-20Starting this year, Beijing’s Dongcheng district will integrate and upgrade its tourism resources within the city’s central north-south axis area, targeting at building a Qianmen folk culture commercial district, a traditional Royal City sightseeing area along with a Royal Life district. The plan also includes improving the area’s public service system, which covers the environment, transportation, consultancy, relaxing facilities and other services.
Beijing RV show to return in March
2013-03-18The 6th Beijing International RV and Camping Exhibition, a must-see event for outdoor activity enthusiasts and adventurers, willtakeplacefrom March 21 to 24 in Beijing's Fangshan district.
6th Zhejiang Rape Flower Festival kicks off
2013-03-18A blooming peach tree is seen among rape flowers in Shuangmiao Township of Xianju County, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 15, 2013. The 6th Zhejiang Rape Flower Festival kicked off here on Friday. [Xinhua/Han Chuanhao]
Yanqing expected to be 'World Geo Park'
2013-03-18Yanqing county, situated in northwestern Beijing, is expected to be listed as a World Geological Park later this year, according to an official from the county's preparatory committee.
Tourists visit Jian'an Literature Museum in Hebei
2013-03-18A tourist visits the Jian'an Literature Museum in Linzhang County, north China's Hebei Province, March 14, 2013. The museum with an area of 1,353 square meters was built to promote the prominent literature achievements around the Jian' an period (196-220 AD) in late Eastern Han Dynasty. [Xinhua/Wang Xiao]
China's largest salt lake Qarhan
2013-03-18Photo taken on March 15, 2013 shows the scenery of the Qarhan salt lake in Golmud, northwest China's Qinghai Province. The Qarhan salt lake, with a total area of 5,856 square kilometers, is the largest salt lake in China. The lake's abundant deposit of halide salts makes it a major mineral center. [Xinhua/Wu Gang]
