wildlife and nature
China’s eye-popping red beach is blossomingAug 19, 2020 • 2 min read
Red Beach in Panjin gets its name from the deep crimson shade the native seepweed turns in September and October.
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architectureChina's new 'horizontal skyscraper' has opened to the publicJun 13, 2020 • 1 min read
One of the first major attractions to open in China since the nationwide lockdown was lifted was the Crystal Skybridge in Chingqing.
artWith the coronavirus closing museums, see China’s incredible cultural wonders onlineFeb 7, 2020 • 2 min read
As a result of the coronavirus, museums in China are holding online exhibitions as they have been temporarily closed.
sustainable travelChina becomes latest country to announce ban on single-use plasticsJan 24, 2020 • 1 min read
The Chinese government has outlined plans to phase out the use of single-use plastics over the next few years.
sportsThe world's fastest autonomous bullet train launches in ChinaJan 13, 2020 • 1 min read
Ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics, China has launched the world's fastest autonomous bullet train service to connect the capital with the ski slopes of…
luxuryDavid Beckham to open London-themed hotel in China with black cabs and Big BenNov 19, 2019 • 2 min read
David Beckham is set to open a London-themed hotel in China next year, complete with recreations of landmarks and sights like Big Ben, Bond Street and…
family travelThis new Chinese cafe is making childhood dreams come trueNov 12, 2019 • 2 min read
Pull back the red velvet curtain of this Chinese cafe and you'll enter a whimsical world of candy floss bathrooms, enchanted forests and tree houses…
photographyThe incredible winning travel images from The Independent Photographer CompetitionOct 31, 2019 • 2 min read
Each month, The Independent Photographer Competition hosts a callout for the best images from around the world under a different category. Recently, the…
air travelChina’s sprawling, futuristic mega-airport has openedSep 24, 2019 • 1 min read
Beijing Daxing International Airport, China’s sprawling, futuristic mega-airport has opened at the end of September 2019 following years of construction and…
booksStep inside a real-life Escher piece at this amazing bookstore in ChinaJun 11, 2019 • 2 min read
Bookstores can be magical places, offering education, relaxation, tranquillity, and a space to connect with friends. And while there are countless unique…
This awe-inspiring Buddha statue in China has reopened to travellersMay 2, 2019 • 1 min read
The astounding ancient Buddha statue in China’s Sichuan province is once again open to tourists after six months.
sportsDiscover the most sports mad countries in the worldMar 8, 2019 • 2 min read
Sports hold a special place in the hearts of people all over the globe, with countless enthusiasts and fans travelling abroad every year as participants…
Celebrate Lunar New Year by soaking in a human hotpot tubJan 30, 2019 • 1 min read
People in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang are set to celebrate Chinese New Year by taking a dip in a giant hotpot. Guests at the First World…
hotelsSee inside the amazing new quarry hotel in ChinaNov 19, 2018 • 1 min read
The world’s first ‘underground’ hotel has officially opened inside the abandoned Shenkeng Quarry in Shanghai, China. After almost four years of…
wildlife and natureDefy gravity on China's new record-breaking glass bridgeJul 19, 2018 • 1 min read
Vertigo sufferers beware! Taking a walk along the world’s longest glass bridge in China's Hebei province is a head-spinning undertaking.
artAfter two years in the making, the largest ever ice sculpture in the world has been unveiledFeb 6, 2018 • 1 min read
The largest ever ice sculpture in the world has been unveiled in the Chinese city of Harbin.