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China unveils 'world's fastest train link'
BEIJING — China on Saturday unveiled what it billed as the fastest rail link in the world -- a train connecting the modern cities of Guangzhou and Wuhan at an average speed of 350 kilometres (217 miles) an hour.
Thai Visa Waiver Scheme to be Proposed for Chinese Tourists
Airport Operation Committee (AOC) considers cooperating with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on providing Chinese tourists with a waiver to enter Thailand without visa in hopes of stimulating the tourism industry.
Shanghai Disneyland Coming Soon
Disneyland will soon be setting up its theme park in Shanghai. This is after Shanghai's economic body, the National Development and Reform Commission made the approval.
Beijing hosts 6.5 million tourists during Olympics
Beijing recorded 6.52 million tourist arrivals, including 382,000 from abroad, during the Olympic Games, official figures showed on Tuesday.
Cityscape recommendations for Beijing
If you are coming to Beijing for the Olympics, Xinhua News Agency staff provides these tips for finding the capital's most impressive spots.
Beijing games ... in the pink in China
Only a decade ago homosexuality was officially a 'hooligan act' in China, but today the gay community is thriving and open enough to welcome visitors - Across the street from the megaclubs at the west gate of Beijing's Workers' Stadium, a subtle n...
Sichuan reopens to tourists, full recovery by 2010
![Soliders, policeman and volunteers who helped Dujiangyan's quake relief receive "gold cards" from the city's government June 15, 2008. [Huang Zhiling/chinadaily.com.cn]](http://69.73.159.248/images/hongkong/en/8/2/301282_t.jpg)
CHENGDU: He Ping, a 52-year-old taxi driver in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province, sent a passenger to the Lidui Park in this city 48 km northwest of Chengdu early Sunday morning.
Beautiful Pictures of the New Beijing Airport
Constructed in 4 years with 50,000 workers on site. Covers a floor area of 1.3 million square meters, 4 km long, making it the largest building in the world. Costs: 27 Billion Yuan ($3.65 Billion)
Visa policy 'is based on global practices'
The Foreign Ministry on Tuesday denied that China had stopped issuing multi-entry visas to foreigners, insisting that visa issue procedures continue to be convenient.
Beautiful Scenery from China
Tibet welcomes holiday visitors
With the return of peace to Lhasa, tourists are coming back to the Tibet Autonomous Region.