Blaze prompts concern for ancient buildings
2014-05-06A huge fire that engulfed an ancient Tibetan town in Shangri-la, Yunnan province, on Saturday has caused experts to call for heightened fire safety in historic locations across the country.
Ancient town in Shangri-la devastated by fire
2014-05-06More than 240 houses were burned down in a fire that started in the early hours of Saturday at the ancient town of Dukezong in Shangri-la, a resort county in Southwest China's Yunnan province.
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New team to handle tourism transgressions
2014-05-06The popular tourist destination of Lijiang, Yunnan province, is planning to establish a law enforcement team to deal with misconduct in the local tourism industry, a local official said on Sunday.
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Tourism mishaps will be punished
2014-05-06The popular tourist destination of Lijiang, Yunnan province, is planning to establish a law enforcement team to deal with misconduct in the local tourism industry, a local official said on Sunday.
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Mountain pilot aims to hit the heights
2014-05-06As one of three pilot national parks in Yunnan province, Laojun Mountain National Park focuses on striking a balance between rational construction planning and ecological protection. As one of the protection measures, the park's management bureau has introduced NGOs to develop local economies and reduce the need for illegal logging and hunting in the forests.
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December offers special airfares for Lijiang-Beijing flights
2014-05-06Beijing Capital Airlines will offer special airfares, as low as 83 percent off, for many Lijiang-related air routes from Dec 11-31, 2013.
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List reveals China's top 10 leisure cities
2014-05-06The third Top 10 Chinese Leisure Cities ranking was unveiled at the 2013 Chinese Leisure Development Forum on Dec 9, 2013. Lijiang of Yunnan province made the list.
