China Travel News

Hefty investment set aside for Tibet's highway construction

Sat, 24 Mar 2006 06:13:00 GMT

The Provincial government of Tibet Autonomous Region will spend a large sum of money on highway construction to improve road condition across the region.

Luxury Train to Debut on Tibet Line

Thu, 24 Jan 2007 05:13:00 GMT

A luxury tourist train is set to debut next year on the Qinghai-Tibet Railway that opened in July, a high-ranking official of Qinghai Province has said.

Driving rules for visitors

Fri, 14 Dec 2006 00:26:00 GMT

Foreigners holding an overseas driving license will be able to get a temporary driving permit from January 1 after undergoing training in China's traffic law and regulations.

China East Airlines Starts Non-stop Shanghai-NY Flights

Tue, 11 Dec 2006 00:45:00 GMT

Starting Friday, China East Airlines will start non-stop flight service between Shanghai and New York City in the United States.

Beijing Renovating Scenic Parks for 2008 Olympics

Wed, 05 Dec 2006 06:39:00 GMT

Beijing will earmark 148 million yuan (18.9 million U.S. dollars) next year to renovate ancient buildings in scenic parks as part of its efforts to prepare for the 2008 Olympics in this Chinese capital.

Heavy Snow Expected in Northeast and Northwest China

Tue, 27 Nov 2006 01:26:00 GMT

Heavy snow is expected in parts of northeast and northwest China in the next four days, the Chinese Central Meteorological Station forecast on Friday.

China East Airlines Introduces New Baggage Regulations on China-America Routes

Sat, 24 Nov 2006 00:21:00 GMT

China East Airlines will implement new baggage regulations on the China-American routes commencing 1st December 2006.

Great Wall Listed in New Seven Great Wonders of the World

Tue, 20 Nov 2006 02:22:00 GMT

The Great Wall is listed among the "New Seven Great Wonders of the World" in an online vote

Xinjiang Opens Exploring the Jade Culture Tourist Route

Thu, 15 Nov 2006 05:33:00 GMT

Jiemo County in China's Northwest Xinjiang Province has recently opened a new tourist route for those wishing to explore the region's jade culture.

Ice and Snow Festival to Open in Inner Mongolia

Tue, 13 Nov 2006 01:41:00 GMT

The Eighth China-Russia-Mongolia International Ice and Snow Festival will be unveiled on December 16 in the Chinese city of Manzhouli, in the northeast of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, reports Xinhua News Agency.

Beijing issues 1 dog per family rule

Fri, 09 Nov 2006 00:27:00 GMT

Authorities say Beijing families will be allowed only one dog.

Foreigner teaches Beijinger traffic manners

Fri, 02 Nov 2006 06:28:00 GMT

On a bustling city street in central Beijing, a foreign woman taught a Beijing driver a lesson in traffic manners on October 20, writes the Nanfang Daily on October 27.

Three Gorges generating units pass full generation capacity test

Tue, 30 Oct 2006 05:16:00 GMT

Fourteen generating units of the Three Gorges Project, the world's largest hydropower plant, have passed a 72-hour full operating capacity test, an official in charge of the project said on Sunday.

Eight ASEAN leaders arrive at Nanning for summit with China

Tue, 30 Oct 2006 05:11:00 GMT

Leaders of the eight ASEAN member countries have arrived at Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, to attend the a China-ASEAN Summit and an China-ASEAN Expo slated for Monday and Tuesday.