Qinglong town, or "azure dragon town", 10 kilometers north of Taiyuan in Shanxi, used to be a village surrounded by sweet wormwoods sitting at the main road connecting Shanxi province, a historical economic powerhouse, with Inner Mongolia, since early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) .
We Chinese seem to have the tendency to enjoy anything foreign with Chinese characteristics. As a birdwatcher, I have witnessed how we have turned a Western hobby into a Chinese-style obsession in the past 11 years.
Who needs lawyers? In China, passers-by are happy to help solve disputes
Cathy Ervay's semi-memoir about the foods of her heritage is such a luminous homage to the cuisine of Taiwan, it's surprising to learn that it came about almost by accident.
Dongshan in Fujian province offers rich coastal cultural heritage.
A small art troupe founded six decades ago has grown into a household name in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region.
The humble uniform of a middle school in Shenzhen has become part of the collection in one of the world's greatest museums.
It's the season for braai, the popular barbecue savored from Capetown to Johannesburg. Mike Peters chows down on a variety of the country's fare.
China Photographers Association member Li Zongxian completed the series, The Great Wall in the Night, over a period of more than two years. The series has been exhibited in the 9th session of the Chinese Photographic Art Festival Exhibition.
The dinosaur movie franchise is part of the collective memory for generations of Chinese, and now the latest installment is about to roar back into cinemas.
Dubai's easy access and over-the-top beauty and luxury features are a magnet for Chinese tourists.
A popular restaurant in Beijing's Sanlitun keeps customers coming with a smart menu that goes beyond organic ingredients.