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Roaming the streets of Beijing
Beijing is best explored on foot along her streets. -The Star/ANN
Oasis in the wilderness
Urumqi is a colourful frontier city in north-west China that links the deserts with snow-capped mountains. -SPU
Xi'an's terracotta sentinels
The capital of Shaanxi Province is a historical goldmine of masterpieces. -SPU
Silk Road surprises
This ancient route in China offers a journey through the sands of time. -SPU
Hidden gem of China... just a 3-hour flight from S'pore
You want blue waters and miles of sandy beaches. So where should you go for your beach holiday? Bali, Phuket, Hawaii? How about Hainan Island in China? -TNP
6 great walks in China
The Great Wall is just one of many places in China to put the feet to work. Discover a watery wonderland in the Jiuzhaigou mountain valley in Sichuan, or enjoy the old-world charm in a walking tour of Wuyuan. -China Daily/ANN
Epic journey through Hubei
Hubei, site of the Battle of Red Cliff, has mountains engraved with Tang dynasty poetry, giant statues of China's ancient heros and dramatic scenery. -SPU
Sea of clouds
Retrace the steps of poets and artists to capture the breathtaking scenery of Huangshan in China's Anhui province. -SPU
48 hours in Xiamen
The booming southeastern Chinese city is an emerging tourist destination, with dated architecture, quaint scenery, chic cafes and fresh seafood. -Reuters
Shanghai style
Visit the Chinese markets where you can be sized up for made-to-measure clothes at bargain prices. -SPU
Foodie paradise in Guangzhou
You can eat off the streets of Guangzhou with vendors serving up cheap and good food. -ST
A spiritual embrace
Religion was once brutally suppressed in China. Now, however, its values are being embraced. -The Star/ANN
The story behind this ox
As a symbol of Beijing's Summer Palace, the statue known as the Golden Ox has witnessed many memorable events. -China Daily, ANN
Where women rule
From dancing to meat cutting, women in Lijiang have seemed to dominate the place with their versatility. -China Daily, ANN
Gorgeous Guilin's river of life
Picturesque Guilin, whose population relies on the Li River, offers a quick getaway for urbanites. -myp
Back to the future in Beijing
Ancient China reveals itself in the Ming Tombs and the majestic Great Wall of China along with the city's many modern marvels. -ST
Cycling to Caoling Tunnel
We somehow expect to see a light at the end as we cycle into Caoling Tunnel - but there is none! -China Post, ANN
Life writ large in a humble xiaolongbao
Step into the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, aka Paris of the East, and grasp the right technique of eating xiaolongbaos. -BT
 
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