 Gays celebrate love on Valentine's Day 2012-02-14
Tiantian bought a bunch of red roses for Valentine's Day to give not to his partner, but to elderly people in a retirement home in the southern city of Guangzhou. |
China to host new WorldTour race 2012-02-11
The world cycling governing body UCI approved on Friday that the "Tour of Hangzhou" would be added to 2012 UCI WorldTour series. |
Buddhist temple offers e-blessing service 2012-02-09
China Mobile, monks offer text-messaged prayers for fee |
Finding divine fortune in the Chinese New Year 2012-02-07
Wen Wei performs his final bow to a 4-meter-high wooden Buddha statue in the west wing of Jing'an Temple on the last day of Spring Festival. |
Dragon lanterns made to celebrate Lantern Festival in China's Hangzhou 2012-02-03
Lanterns in shapes of dragons are seen in Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang province. |
The merry monk of Hangzhou 2012-01-27
Eighteen huge life-size murals depicting the life of the legendary monk Ji Gong (1130-1209) debuted at Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, in November. |
Enter the dragon 2012-01-21
China's standing in the world is not shaped by the dragon, which in itself can evolve into any artistic manifestations artists see fit. |
Leaning is a fire that needs kindling 2012-01-17
I'm happy for the children in the more than 10 primary schools in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, who, instead of sitting their final examinations, enjoyed garden parties where they learned new knowledge and developed skills. The children received a report based on their performance at the parties and their schoolwork. |
Jack of all trades 2012-01-13
Myriad elements, media and genres define Han Meilin's legacy, but he says his spirit is his main source of creativity. |
Schools to replace paper tests with games 2012-01-10
But this year, students from grade one to grade three in Changshouqiao primary school of Hangzhou, capital of China's coastal Zhejiang province,took their final exams in the form of a theme party. |
Call for law to protect animal welfare 2012-01-05
Activists are seeking the prompt introduction of legislation to protect animals in a bid to stamp out increasing abuse, such as the slaughter of strays and live shows at zoos. |
Peace amid hills and waters 2012-01-03
Outdoor sports, such as hiking or mountain climbing, may have gained increasing popularity among young professionals in big cities, particularly Shanghai and Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. But they are certainly not for everyone. For those who enjoy the outdoors but dread the backache and sore muscles after a day of hard sports, follow me. I spent a weekend in the gentle hills and on the idyllic waters of Qiandaohu, or Thousand Island Lake, to the west of Hangzhou, about five hours by bus from Shanghai. |
Cycling in the city 2012-01-02
It doesn't really matter where you go in Hangzhou; it's easy to savor the city's natural beauty, cultural ambience or inexpensive delicacies. Getting around the always-crowded city streets is, however, another issue. |
Zhejiang holds achievement showcase of disabled 2011-10-18
Disabled calligraphers showcase their skills, using brushes to write with mouths or feet, during a showcase of the achievements of disabled people in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province. |
New Hangzhou coach Okada aims to beat Barca 2011-12-28
New Hangzhou Greentown manager Takeshi Okada, famed for his confident predictions, left his players at the Chinese side laughing at him when he boldly told them he was targeting victory over Barcelona at the Club World Cup next year. |
China Int'l Press Photo Contest to be held in Hangzhou 2011-12-26
The award ceremony and CHIPP forum will be held in Hangzhou in October 2012. |
Cultural heritage 2011-12-23
According to the store's assistant manager Sun Tie, it is the best preserved of the shops built during the Qing Dynasty.Its significance in South China is equivalent to Beijing's famed Tong Ren Tang store in North China. It is now a national level protected cultural relic. |
Hangzhou's traditional health cures still in vogue today 2011-12-22
More than 100 years after its founding, a traditional pharmacy still benefits people in the scenic city of Hangzhou as its principles are passed down and remain in vogue among Chinese people. |
Getting to the point 2011-12-11
With a dexterous flick of a finger Barry Disch skewers a needle directly into the center of a patient's forehead. |
Benny Chan has a daughter, and 'Monkey Girl's' career takes off 2011-12-03
It's been a good news week generally in celebrity land, with Hong Kong actor Benny Chan celebrating the birth of his daughter. |
