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Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4 Air China opens more int'l air routes Sep. 30, 2005
Air China on Wednesday launched five new air routes linking its inland regions to Europe and the United States, sources with the airways said.
Summer Palace tops Beijng's scenic spots Sep. 30, 2005
As the National Day holiday is approaching, Beijing has launched an activity to evaluate its numerous scenic spots in preparation for this peak travel period in China.
Safety Concern Delays Global Carnival in Shanghai Sep. 29, 2005
An annual carnival in Shanghai remained closed during its opening day yesterday despite weeks of advertising.
2,100 Flights to Be Added During National Day Holiday Sep. 29, 2005
China will increase over 2,100 flights during the upcoming National Day holiday, with 500,000 more seats offered.
More Highways Open to Traffic in Xinjiang Sep. 29, 2005
Without a single inch of asphalted roads 50 years ago, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, in northwest China, now has approximately 87,000 kilometers of highways open to traffic.
Tourism Expo is Feast for Global Visitors' Eyes Sep. 28, 2005
The grand 2005 China Hunan Tourism Exposition, held in Changsha, capital of Central China's Hunan Province from September 13 to 14, offered eye-catching activities for visitors from all over the world.
Shanghai Landmark Unveiled Sep. 27, 2005
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts announces that the five-star Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai, one of the most highly regarded deluxe properties in China, has completed its US$138 million expansion programme, unveiling a 36-floor new glass tower featuring 375 rooms and suites.
Hunan invests huge fund to exploit Fenghuang geological park Sep. 27, 2005
Local government of the Fenghuang County recently announced that it planed to invest a total of 280 million yuan to exploit the Fenghuang geological park.
China Int'l Lake Tourism Forum concludes Sep. 27, 2005
More than 200 leisure and tourism officials and experts from all over the world have reached a consensus on lake conservation and tourism development at the China International Lake Tourism Forum which was concluded Sunday in this capital city of east China's Zhejiang Province.
SilkAir to Fly to Shenzhen Sep. 26, 2005
From 30 October 2005, SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, will takeover from Singapore Airlines the operation of services between Singapore and Shenzhen, and between Singapore and Surabaya.
Four Seasons Hong Kong Opens Sep. 26, 2005
The Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, the second of three planned properties in China, recently opened its doors for business. The hotel is one of four towers of the International Financial Centre, home to some of the city’s most prominent financial organizations and retailers. The
Outbound tourists to hit 115m Sep. 26, 2005
China will become the biggest source of outbound tourists by 2020, when 115 million mainland Chinese will travel overseas, a report by brokerage CLSA says.
40 cities in southwest China cooperate in Tourism Sep. 26, 2005
Officials from 40 cities in southwest China signed a framework on Sunday in Guilin’s Yuzi Paradise park, promising to build a non-barrier tourist region.
First electronic tourist map launched Sep. 26, 2005
An electronic tourist map was recently launched in east China's Shandong province. Being the first of such kind in China, the map can help tourists to choose the best way to go to a certain place, to find out the distance between two places and the cab fare needed.
China to publicize state-level natural and cultural heritage list Sep. 23, 2005
China's Ministry of Construction will publicize the list of the first batch of state-level heritages by the end of this year after a comprehensive assessment has been done to the 43 scenic spots scattered around the country's 13 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities.
China hosts 1.07 billion travelers during past 14-day long vacation Sep. 22, 2005
China hosted 1.07 billion travelers and reaped tourism revenue of 429.2 billion yuan (53.6 billion US dollars) during the past 14 seven-day vacation.
Hotel Prostitution at Chinese Patriotic Site Sep. 22, 2005
Five executives convicted of organizing prostitution at a hotel within a revolutionary martyrs mausoleum in Sichuan Province have been ordered imprisoned for terms ranging from eight months to 12 years.
More International Air Routes Open in Xi'an Sep. 22, 2005
Air China will open seven international routes on September 28 from Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, to seven cities in Europe and North America.
Tibet Attracts More Tourists Sep. 22, 2005
Pan Baoguo, a 20-year-old auto salesman, rode a bicycle surmounting the Tanggula Mountain Pass of 5,231-meter above the sea level on Tuesday, a part of his journey to Tibet.
Boeing Projects $213 Billion Market for New Airplanes in China Sep. 21, 2005
The Boeing Company detailed its 2005 Current Market Outlook (CMO) for the People’s Republic of China today, forecasting a requirement in China for just over 2,600 new airplanes worth $213 billion over the next 20 years.
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