Eight fairies in water. Three whites of Taihu Lake. Mandarin flying squirrel fish.
Azaleas in spring. Lotuses in summer. Hibiscuses in autumn. Plum blossoms in winter. China's Eden is a city of seasons, in which different blooms blaze in shades that change as the calendar's pages turn.
Photo taken on Jan 21, 2017 shows the rime scenery at the Kurbin River in Xunke county of Heihe, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province.
ASEAN members on Friday reiterated their commitment to develop Southeast Asia into a vibrant cruising destination during ASEAN Tourism Forum 2017 held in Singapore.
Best Bites of Beijing is published on Fridays and covers the latest happenings in the capital's dining scene. Here you will find weekly updates of new restaurants, seasonal menus, good deals and trends for the foodie in you.
How does somebody grow up and become famous for throwing giant pizzas in the air?
When a foreign chef arrives in China for a guest stint in a restaurant kitchen, the first adventure is usually at customs. Most bring a suitcase – or two – full of ingredients they fear won't be available in the Chinese mainland.
Photo taken on Jan 19, 2017 shows icefall scenery at Guanmen mountain scenic spot in Benxi, Northeast China's Liaoningp province.
Francesco Sanna was among four Italian chefs who met this week in a friendly cooking competition as Ambassador Ettore Francesco Sequi hosted a tasting event and awards ceremony at the embassy.
The Christian feast day of Epiphany, Jan 6, is when three kings from the East were said to have visited the newborn Christ child.
A manufacturer of Chinese liqueurs, Chen Chao wanders through the bamboo-covered mountains of southwestern China's Sichuan province to his "cellar", where he will check on this year's prize blend.
A smart organic wine list makes a new tapas bar a happening place in Beijing, Mike Peters reports.