Daxing Watermelon Festival is coming

Highlights of the festival include competitions, networking events and an auction. The main event is the King Watermelon competition, where farmers bring their biggest and best watermelons for judging.

Capital’s lone remaining royal theater towers

The Forbidden City and Summer Palace are two of the most recognizable tourist spots in Beijing, yet even longtime residents may not be aware of the historical value of certain “theater towers” that are inside.

Shaoxing, a city steeped in history

To understand China, you must know its history. In metropolises like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, that history has been paved over by highways and replaced with skyscrapers.

Ancient Suzhou in springtime

“Paradise above, Suzhou and Hangzhou below,” goes the ancient Chinese saying to describe the unrivaled beauty of Suzhou and Hangzhou. Sally Zhang went to Suzhou recently to experience all that it has to offer.

Business city has its tourist sites, too

Wenzhou, known as a commercial port city and for its wealth of businessmen, has more to its history than commerce. Its long history and scenic geographic location make it a worthwhile visit for those seeking culture and nature as well.

East and west converge in Zhenjiang

As a midsize city on the east coast, Zhenjiang is unassuming, hidden behind famous resort cities such as Nanjing and Yangzhou. Nevertheless, the city has never been overshadowed by its neighbors.

Watch spring flowers blossom in Beijing

The festival of flowers, an annual rite of spring, is on its way, and will be a shame if missed. Here are some recommendations for where to get a firsthand look at color returning to the landscape.

Finding the undiscovered world and oneself

At the Ullens Center for Contempoary Arts lecture hall at 798 Art Zone last Saturday, Ma Nan spoke about her travels in Japan, waving a hand fractured in Laos earlier this year.

Biggest museum opens in Beijing

The National Museum of China, located on the east side of Tian’anmen Square, officially opened on March 1.

Experience the famous ‘tofu meal’ at Liugou village

Located in Yanqing County, Liugou village has long been an attraction for city-folk seeking to escape from pollution and traffic in favor of something fresh and nutritious: namely, the “tofu meal,” a traditional delight that was revived in 2003.