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Lost horizon found
Discover the natural beauty of Shudu Lake in Shangri-La county. -China Daily
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Bingzhongluo: An unspoiled paradise
Catch the unspoiled paradise at Bingzhongluo where its the beautiful scenery seems endless. -China Daily
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Zhongdian: Utopia near the Tibetan border
Located at the borders, many travellers use this town as a gateway to Tibet. -The Jakarta Post, ANN
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Hangzhou's treasures
There's more than picture-postcard views here - delve into Chinese culture and history in this ancient city famous for its tea, silk and traditional Chinese medicine. -SPU
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Tianjin the 'modern' playground
Tianjin - where a new eco-city is currently being built by Singapore and China - also features a bounty of attractions like a futuristic museum, an amusement park, and a vibrant night scene. -China Daily, ANN
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Whirlwind tour of Shanghai
There is so much to see and do in China's third largest city but even a fleeting visit can be a journey of discovery. -NST
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Discovering the 'real' China
Most first-time visitors to China find it very different from their prior notions of the country and its people, which have been shaped by media reports, hearsay and personal biases. -The Star
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Picture Perfect
Go behind the 'screen' to the settings of famous chinese films. -China Daily
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Call of the wild
"Nature will get much better in Kanas" -China Daily
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Splendour of Sichuan
Be enthralled by the natural beauty of China's Sichuan province. -ST
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Shanghai to open world's highest sightseeing hall to public
Have a bird's eye view on the 100th floor of China's tallest skyscraper. -AFP
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A guide to the top galleries of 798
The celebrated exhibit space combines the past, present and future of "New China." -China Daily
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Hotter Deals During Olympics
With the Chinese capital in the limelight, tourists are presented with a wonderful array of cultural activities to participate in besides the Olympics. -NST
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A day-tripper's delight
One of a must when visiting Beijing: Exploring hutong around the area of Shichahai. -China Daily
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Chengdu strutting its stuff
There is no place more illustrative of Chengdu's temperament than Chunxi Road, the upscale shopping district, where women strut their stuff like models on a runway. -China Daily
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Baoding boasts culture, natural beauty
Baoding: One national AAAAA scenic spot, six AAAA scenic spots, two world geoparks, three national geoparks, four national forest parks and one national key scenic spot. -China Daily
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48 Hours in Beijing
Learn how to make the most of this busy city by bike, foot and public transport. -Reuters
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Glimpses of Old Beijing
Go beyond the Great Wall to see Beijing via hutongs, or narrow alleys, which are a contrast to the rapid development of the city. -ST
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High art in Shanghai
Old warehouses are turned into enclaves for Chinese artists to showcase their works. -SPU
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Lovers' concerto
Hangzhou's West Lake is a famous setting for Chinese romances. -SPU
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Haven and earth
Named a Unesco's World Heritage site, China's earthen buildings are both home and fortress. -ST
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China's Hawaii
With a tropical climate and unspoilt, palm-fringed beaches, Hainan has all the ingredients to become one of Asia's top tourist resorts. -TNP
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Thailand & Shanghai: From temples to shopping
Visit the majestic Wat Arun Temple in Bangkok, and shop till you drop at Shanghai's famed Nanjing Road. -TNP
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Sichuan after the earthquake: Will tourists return?
To rebuild Sichuan's bustling tourism trade, agencies is offering extensive promotions, expanded air services and slashed prices. -TNP
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Experiencing Eden
Hidden within the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, it is arguably the remotest county in China and the only one that is not connected by highway to the outside world. -China Daily
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Shanghai surprises
The cosmopolitan Chinese city sizzles with its people, nightlife and great variety of food. -ST
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Rebuilding history
A historic neighbourhood in Beijing has been revamped to cater to tourists but the shops won't be ready in time for the Olympics. -ST
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Ethnic culture brings ancient city to life
What fascinates tourists from home and abroad about the ancient city of Lijiang? Its ethnic culture offers the answer. -China Daily, ANN
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Climbing the stairs of Huangshan
If you want to only climb one mountain in China, then let it be Huangshan Mountain. -China Daily, ANN
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Silk Road nostalgia
China's Kashgar is a perfect starting point to explore other hot spots such as Lake Karakul. -ST
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Inner Mongolia's blue city of temples
Here we recommend several temples travelers can hit on a one or two-day stay in the city. -China Daily, ANN
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Middle Kingdom's Motown
The Yellow Crane Tower is one of the attractions Wuhan has to offer. -China Daily, ANN
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A Chinese oddity
The ancient artefacts uncovered in Sanxingdui in Sichuan, China look as if they might have been Mayan. -The Star, ANN
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Pingyao: Ancient walled city
Much has been said about ancient walled city of Pingyao, the Rishengchang founded on the premises of a dye shop in 1823 to service the Shanxi merchants. -The Star, ANN
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A retreat from the CBC
The chic, classical decor offers a contrast to the contemporary Asian style favored on the other end of town at the hotel's Financial Street spa location. -China Daily, ANN
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Discovering new highs in Hangzhou
Hangzhou is a popular tourist destination within easy reach of Shanghai residents - but there is much more to the place than just West Lake. -China Daily, ANN
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Scorching heat, drenching plum rains, characterize Nanchang
This intermittent drizzle is a meteorological feature unique to the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, where my hometown Nanchang sits. -China Daily, ANN
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Let it snow
Forget about shopping. Get a new high skiing in the winter wonderland that is Nanshan Ski Village near Beijing. -ST
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Shanxi's walled mansions
The Jinshang have left behind a legacy of extraordinary residential architecture. -The Star, ANN
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Horizon lost in time
China's Lijiang, with an 800-year-old history, still retains much of its old-world charm. -ST
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JIA Shanghai
Boutique hotels have been hard to come by because in the Chinese context, big is always better. -BT
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The architectural legacy of China's most awkward city
Once China's second largest city, the home of China's first university and a thriving cultural melting pot, Tianjin is today an afterthought. -China Daily, ANN
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A city making up for lost time
Forget images of bicycles crowding the streets of China's capital - Beijing dazzles with its scale and modernity
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Holy sanctuaries in Wutaishan
Reputedly the home of the Boddhisattava of Wisdom, Wutaishan is one of the holiest Buddhist sanctuaries in China
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Yungang's treasure
Shanxi's Yungang grottoes are renowned for some of the finest Buddhist carvings in China
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Sleepy backwater goes glitz
Long known for its laid-back nature, Chengdu is working on a second act as the economic engine and cultural cornerstone of southwest China.
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Qingdao: Olympic city
Western and local tradition are seamlessly juxtaposed in Qingdao, famous for its beer and host of the 2008 Beijing Olympic sailing events.
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Women on top at the peaks
A beautiful lost world - almost - with virgin mountains is found in Lijiang in Yunnan where women are the head of the house and men practise the fine arts
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Coastal Chinese city offers respite for Olympic tourists
Long beaches, lush vegetation, beautiful old buildings and a relaxed atmosphere, Xiamen is refreshingly different - a hidden treasure. -Reuters
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China's magical mystery tours
Magical, because the winter views in the southwestern province of Yunnan are breathtaking. Mystery, because we were very rarely told where we were going, when we were going there, or why. -Reuters
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Unveiling China
Rich in nature, culture and history, China has many more unexplored destinations for discerning Singapore tourists
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Valley of sheer beauty
Jiuzhaigou and its breathtaking sights overwhelm Kent Chan during his visit to Sichuan province
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Tibet-China railway link brings tourists to Buddhist holy sites
Once quiet, holy sites are now filled with sightseers, many of them trailing behind guides loudly explaining their cultural significance. -AP
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Gongfu fighting
Simon Rowe braves a spell in a Shaolin martial arts school and lives to tell the tale
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Cheap knockoffs
What's wonderful about shopping in Zhuhai is that you can bargain, starting from half the opening price
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China spas take the plunge
While going upscale to pamper guests, the spas incorporate traditional treatments of relaxation
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SO hip
Shopping in Shangdu? Check out the new kid on the block, SOHO
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Adventure kids
Plucked from the comforts of home, two young Singapore children enjoyed exploring the mountains of Yunnan
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Beijing abuzz
With the Olympics about to hit town soon, the Chinese capital is more welcoming than ever
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MAGNIFICENT SE7EN
If you are curious about the new Seven Wonders, check out the tours available
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A walk below the clouds
Yunnan delights travellers with its picturesque natural and historical sites
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A modern treatment
Xintiandi in Shanghai has been fully restored to its former glory
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The island where Hainanese Chicken Rice was born
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Hainan makeover
Be amazed by the transformation of China's tropical island in just five years
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A sidecar named adventure
Hop on a motorbike tour of the quiet countryside in Beijing
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Guangzhou gazing
It may not be as hip as Shanghai, but this Chinese city has plenty of attractions
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Older than Forbidden City
Explore the historic Qingjing Mosque in China's Fujian province
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Lake paradise
Jiuzhaigou is a natural paradise of jewel-coloured waters and snow-capped peaks
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Caved in
The village of Zhongdong, China, is built inside a cave.
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Impressions of the "Hibiscus City": Chengdu
A historic city with its eye on the future
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Fake central over there
Even though you can get the real thing at gleaming shopping centres
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