 Hangzhou makes happiest list 2010-12-28
Hangzhou, capital city of East China's Zhejiang province, has been listed among China's happiest 10 cities in 2010 on Sunday night. |
Sightseeing tower at sea in Hangzhou opens to public 2010-12-24
In the shape of an eagle with its wings wide spread, the sightseeing tower provides vistas reaching as far as Beilun Harbor in Ningbo city and the Qiantang River famous for its sensational tide. |
High-speed trains an asset 2010-12-14
China is set to expand its high-speed train network from 6,920 km to 16,000 km by 2020, which will benefit people by reducing travel time considerably between cities. |
Seals of approval 2010-12-05
Hangzhou is as much known for its literary visitors as it is known for their playmates - the courtesans. It is here, beside the tomb of China's most lauded courtesan Su Xiaoxiao, that Xilingshe established its base. |
Growing interest in religious tourism 2010-11-19
A growing interest in religion among the Chinese has boosted the country's fledging religion-related tourism market over the past decade |
China's top 10 leisure spots unveiled 2010-11-05
A list of China's top 10 leisure cities was unveiled on Nov 2. Hangzhou, Qingdao, Sanya, Lijiang, Chengdu, Yantai, Huangshan, Guilin, Qinhuangdao and Suzhou were on the list. |
Hangzhou lures tourists with culture, scenery 2010-10-30
Though the Shanghai World Expo is coming to a close, tourism in neighboring Hangzhou has yet to drop off, reported local officials. |
Hangzhou popular with tourists 2010-10-03
Tourism in Hangzhou is growing as visitors to the nearby World Expo in Shanghai seek solace from its crowds. |
More people packing as travel bug bites 2010-10-01
The tourism market was in full stride with the advent of National Day Golden Week as increasing numbers of people are packing for domestic and international trips. |
West Lake expo brings back tourism 2010-09-27
The West Lake International Expo in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, will be held next month in a bid to attract tourism and boost the local economy. |
Tourists traveling in groups can get visas upon arrival 2010-09-20
SHANGHAI - A new policy allowing overseas tourists traveling in a group to get visas upon arrival in East China's Zhejiang province may greatly boost local tourism, local authorities said on Sunday. |
Amazing surge in popularity 2010-09-17
Haining is home to one of China's most spectacular sights - the Qiantang River tides, Lu Hong reports. |
Reuse, recycle, bicycle 2010-09-10
Hangzhou will celebrate its annual bicycle touring day on September 18 in Qianjiang New Town. |
Bicycle touring 2010-09-10
Bicycle touring, also known as cyclotourism, involves sightseeing by bicycle. Riders travel long distances, favoring pleasure over speed. |
Ministers promote travel, eco-friendly practices 2010-08-27
Tourism ministers and officials from China, Japan and South Korea gathered in Zhejiang province this month to discuss environmentally sustainable practices. |
China, Japan, South Korea welcome new era for tourism 2010-08-27
Editor's note: China, Japan and South Korea are focusing on tourism industry development. The following are statements submitted by the nations' top tourism executives. |
Hangzhou's tourism sector earns more in first half 2010-08-05
The tourism industry in Hangzhou earned 45.1 billion yuan ($6.63 billion) in the first half of this year, a growth of 17.5 percent year-on-year. |
Qiandaohu's thousand islands in the sun 2010-07-30
Most of them are uninhabited, overhung with wild foliage. The water is said to run down into ravines up to 100 meters below sea level, but the average depth is closer to 35 meters. |
Zhuyong Highway opened to traffic 2010-07-22
On July 22, the construction of Zhuyong Highway (from Zhuji to Yongjia) was completed. |
Flights of fancy at a weekend wetlands getaway 2010-07-15
The wetlands of southern Hangzhou Bay are now within easy reach of Shanghai, Hangzhou and Ningbo, since the opening of the Hangzhou Bay Bridge two years ago, making the area an ideal weekend getaway for walkers and bird watchers. |
