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Rare animals provide rare treats

Feature | Travel
2011-8-22

THOSE with a taste for adventure and rare animals can see endangered Tibetan antelope begin their annual migration this month, as well as migratory birds, giant pandas, golden monkeys and other protected species. ...

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Finding lost horizons

Feature | Travel
2011-8-22

BREATHTAKING landscapes and scenes of hushed tranquillity still abound in Yunnan Province, but Xu Wei finds out that commerce makes inroads in this land of Shangri-La. Green and scenic Yunnan Province seems a world...

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Old Han customs stand the test of time

Feature | Travel
2011-8-8

GUIZHOU is home to 34 ethnic groups of China's total 56. A clan of Han Chinese, an overall majority in China but known as Tunpu people here, has strived very hard to maintain their traditions of old Han culture. ...

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Pilgrimage to a holy mountain

Feature | Travel
2011-6-27

FOR years I've longed for a trip to Putuo Mountain, not that "take-a-snapshot-and-go" kind of visit, but an exploration undertaken with reverence. One of China's four sacred mountains (along with Wutai Mountain...

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Journey to the wild, wild West

Feature | Travel
2011-6-13

DRAWN by the romance of the far west, Liu Qi ventures into the vast desert in Ningxia where she makes friends with a camel before heading south on other adventures near the Silk Road. Stretches and stretches of...

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Famous street stands the test of time

Feature | Travel
2011-5-16

AS the first rays of sunlight hit the tops of the flagpoles in front of Lhasa's Jokhang Temple, Drolma Lhamo begins her daily ritual walk along Barkhor Street. Strolling clockwise along the street, which encircles...

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Natural splendor awaits in Deqing

Feature | Travel
2011-5-16

GORGEOUS bamboo forests, a peaceful lake and old temples are only a short drive from Shanghai. Deqing has it all for that quick sojourn away from the big city, writes Chen Ye. Deqing is a wonderful place...

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Getting the most fun out of sports

Feature | Travel
2011-5-11

TAKING part in regular sporting activities is essential for health, but for most athletes, having fun in sports is much more attractive than the health-benefiting effects. Three athletes share with us their fun experiences...

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Campuses get A+ for scenery

Feature | Travel
2011-4-18

SPRING is in the air. It's a perfect time to visit some of China's most beautiful and historic university campuses. Chen Ye is our guide. Learning isn't the only reason to go to school. Many Chinese college...

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Falling in love on Lushan Mountain

Feature | Travel
2011-4-4

LUSHAN Mountain in Jiangxi Province is famous as a retreat of Chairman Mao Zedong and other leaders. And it has lured lovers ever since the first cinematic kiss on the lips was filmed there. Chen Ye reports. Lushan...

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Time to take a hike

Feature | Travel
2011-3-28

CHINA is a paradise for hikers, trekkers and mountain climbers of all skill levels. And as the weather warms, it's time for hiking. Chen Ye is our guide. North, south, east and west, China has mountains to match...

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Magical moments on a glacier

Feature | Travel
2011-3-14

HAILUOGOU Glacier Park in Sichuan Province is the first glacier developed as tourist attraction in China. Zhu Moqing straps on his crampons and marvels at sunrise, icefalls and other magic. The morning broke clear...

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Guilin beer fish, stuffed snails and snakehead hot pot

Feature | Travel
2011-3-14

GUILIN City in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region not only offers stunning natural scenery but also a "sour spicy" adventure in eating. Because of the humid and wet weather, pepper is a must on the menus in Guangxi,...

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Guilin never ceases to amaze

Feature | Travel
2011-3-7

THE most enchanting sights in China are said to be Shanghai at night, Beijing in autumn, Chongqing in fog and Guilin in the rain. I headed to Guilin, which means forest of sweet osmanthus, two weeks ago and was awed...

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Eating your heart out in Bangkok

Feature | Travel
2011-2-21

WHEN Shanghai was incredibly cold, I had an incredible five-day vacation in Bangkok where the sun is inviting, the sky is tranquil and the food is, especially considering the soaring cost of living in Shanghai nowadays,...