New English guidebook tells Hainan's story

3 weeks ago

To the Sea and the Sky in Lingshui

A few days ago — while traveling around Hainan — British content creator Harvey and his Chinese girlfriend Dora visited Lingshui Li autonomous county's Hainan ocean paradise resort. Harvey at Lingshui Li autonomous county's Hainan ocean paradise resort. Hainan ocean paradise resort is an international-grade water park that takes advantage of Hainan's balmy tropical climate to operate year round. Designed …

Hainan Lingshui

3 weeks ago

To the Sea and the Sky in Lingshui

China Daily

www.hicn.cn | Updated: 2024-12-03 17:55 A few days ago — while traveling around Hainan — British content creator Harvey and his Chinese girlfriend Dora visited Lingshui Li autonomous county's Hainan ocean paradise resort. Harvey at Lingshui Li autonomous county's Hainan ocean paradise resort. Hainan ocean paradise resort is an international-grade water park that takes advantage of Hainan's balmy tropical climate …

Hainan Ocean Lingshui

54 years, 11 months ago

Taiwan is fast becoming a hub for outdoor adventure and wellness seekers

CNN

Editor’s Note: This CNN Travel series is, or was, CNN — More than 260 peaks over 3,000 meters, hiking trails blazed by Indigenous people thousands of years ago, remarkable national parks and forests, and epic surf churned up by waves that roll unimpeded across the entire Pacific. “The diverse landscapes offer ideal settings for a wide range of adventure sports …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Waves of perspective

China Daily

By Lin Qi | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-14 15:50 Waves in the Cosmos, by Katie Rodgers. A unique phenomenon may surprise people visiting the Xiaomeisha resort, in Shenzhen, Guangdong province: Sea waves seem to float. On closer examination, people will discover it is actually a wind-powered installation, which was inspired by Xiaomeisha's landscape and created by Katie Rodgers, an artist …

Rodgers Xiaomeisha

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chinese sailing capital Qingdao captured in photos

China Daily

Qingdao, a coastal city in Shandong province, has excellent conditions for maritime sports like sailing. Along the coast of Shandong province, Qingdao's inseparable bond with sailing runs back to ancient times, thanks to its excellent marine conditions. Every year, various sailing events of different scales are held in Qingdao's waters, such as the Qingdao International Sailing Week and the Clipper …

Sailing Qingdao Captured

2 months, 1 week ago

Quzhou turns 'wild swimming' into tourism treasure

China Daily

ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2024-10-14 The Xinan Lake near Shawan village in Quzhou, Zhejiang province, is now a rising hub for water sports, attracting both athletes and travelers, Tide News reported on Oct 12. Hosting national events like the "Marathon Swimming Championships" and "Open Water Lifesaving Paddleboard Competition" has put Shawan on the map and stirred local excitement. Since 2022, the village …

Quzhou

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Marine cultural tourism making waves in Qingdao

China Daily

Qingdao in East China's Shandong province makes great strides in promoting the high-quality development of marine cultural tourism. Qingdao in East China's Shandong province has made great strides in promoting the high-quality development of marine cultural tourism. "We are focusing on creating the brand 'Sailing Qingdao' and planning 12 maritime routes, with nine already opened, including the round trip to …

Cultural Tourism Qingdao Marine Cultural Tourism

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Marine cultural tourism making waves in Qingdao

China Daily

Qingdao in East China's Shandong province makes great strides in promoting the high-quality development of marine cultural tourism. Qingdao in East China's Shandong province has made great strides in promoting the high-quality development of marine cultural tourism. "We are focusing on creating the brand 'Sailing Qingdao' and planning 12 maritime routes, with nine already opened, including the round trip to …

Cultural Qingdao Marine Tourism Marine Cultural Tourism

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Exploring Hainan's Sand and Sea

China Daily

Visitors comb the beaches of Beigang Island in Haikou, Hainan province. "Even if one cannot swim, they can still try snorkeling," said diving instructor Bao Zhongli, a veteran in the industry in Sanya. Shu Kai, an executive at Dadonghai Bay Scenic Area, highlighted the safety measures implemented in Sanya, including the "one person, one code" initiative for diving instructors. This …

Experience Bao Shen Instructor Beigang Island Underwater Sanya

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Foreign tourists flocking to Hainan

China Daily

Foreign tourists visit a scenic area on a coast in Sanya, South China's Hainan province, July 18, 2024. In May, a 15-day visa-free entry policy took effect for foreign tour groups arriving in Hainan via cruise ships, and in July, visa-free entry for foreign tour groups entering the island province from Hong Kong or Macao was permitted for up to …

International Foreign Sanya Hainan Entry Haikou Foreign Tourists

3 months ago

China’s flagging economy — and Kanye West — give each other a helping hand

LA Times

A whirlwind China tour by Ye — formerly known as Kanye West — has brought a much-needed economic boost, both to a country struggling to lift consumer spending and to a musician whose controversies have hurt his business at home. The Grammy Award-winning musician’s Sunday show in Haikou, the capital of China’s southern Hainan island province, was initially met with …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hainan sees boom in cruise tourism

China Daily

The coastal city of Sanya, Hainan province, is experiencing significant advancements in the international cruise tourism sector. According to the China Ports and Harbors Association, the city hit a milestone in the first half of the year, with inbound and outbound passenger throughput of international cruise visits soaring to 54,624 passengers. Teaming up with the Resorts World One cruise ship, …

International Hong Kong Hainan Cruise Sanya Tourism

4 months, 3 weeks ago

From historic sites to high-tech hubs

China Daily

From top, left to right: Rocleche Grace Dibayilamani from the Republic of the Congo, Sabina Tairova from Uzbekistan, Shuhan Sun from the US, Miranda Carroll Wilson from the US, Polina Korolkova from Russia, Ilya Zvonov from Russia, Jose Alos Ruiz from Mexico, and David Hernandez from Mexico. Shuhan Sun, 19, from the US, has visited China many times as she …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

From historic sites to high-tech hubs

China Daily

From top, left to right: Rocleche Grace Dibayilamani from the Republic of the Congo, Sabina Tairova from Uzbekistan, Shuhan Sun from the US, Miranda Carroll Wilson from the US, Polina Korolkova from Russia, Ilya Zvonov from Russia, Jose Alos Ruiz from Mexico, and David Hernandez from Mexico. Shuhan Sun, 19, from the US, has visited China many times as she …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hainan sees boom in cruise tourism

China Daily

The coastal city of Sanya, Hainan province, is experiencing significant advancements in the international cruise tourism sector. According to the China Ports and Harbors Association, the city hit a milestone in the first half of the year, with inbound and outbound passenger throughput of international cruise visits soaring to 54,624 passengers. Teaming up with the Resorts World One cruise ship, …

International Hong Kong Sanya Hainan Cruise

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Qingdao a popular coastal getaway in summer

China Daily

The Golden Beach Beer City in Shandong's Qingdao integrates culture and tourism by hosting a variety of festive events. During the summer tourism season, the major sea bathing beaches in Qingdao have become magnets for tourists with their unique charm and diverse tourism attractions. From Golden Beach Beer City to Shilaoren Holiday Resort, each beach has its own unique characteristics, …

Beach Qingdao Tourism Sea Summer Tourism Summer Tourism Sea

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hainan: from hidden gem to global hub

China Daily

From left to right: Anne Jing Ping Wen from the US, Vitor Moura from Brazil, Zhong Yutong from China, Jood Ghazwan Sharaf from Bulgaria, Sergi Drago from Spain, Dylan Walker from the US, Melina Gisela Weber from Germany, Andreev Aleksei from Russia. "I think it's a testament to the inclusivity of the entire province," said Jood Ghazwan Sharaf, a 27-year-old …

Business China Wind Island Hainan Aleksei Kerekes

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hainan: from hidden gem to global hub

China Daily

From left to right: Anne Jing Ping Wen from the US, Vitor Moura from Brazil, Zhong Yutong from China, Jood Ghazwan Sharaf from Bulgaria, Sergi Drago from Spain, Dylan Walker from the US, Melina Gisela Weber from Germany, Andreev Aleksei from Russia. "I think it's a testament to the inclusivity of the entire province," said Jood Ghazwan Sharaf, a 27-year-old …

Business China Wind Island Hainan Aleksei Kerekes

5 months, 2 weeks ago

An ocean of possibilities

China Daily

Dahanghai Shidai A new book Dahanghai Shidai, written by Wu Zheneng, was recently published by the Contemporary World Press. An important aim of this book is to encourage people, especially future generations, to look at China's era of great navigation with scientific and innovative modern thinking and move toward a new era of great navigation. "Ocean sailing is a very …

China Dahanghai Shidai

5 months, 4 weeks ago

Hainan Island Carnival comes to a close at Ocean Flower Island Tourist Resort

China Daily

The week-long 2024 Hainan Island Carnival comes to a close at the Ocean Flower Island Tourist Resort in Danzhou on Saturday night. The closing ceremony of the week-long 2024 Hainan Island Carnival at the Ocean Flower Island Tourist Resort in the city of Danzhou on Saturday evening captivated attendees with a fusion of performances that integrated elements of Dongpo culture, …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Hainan Free Trade Port launches English enquiry platform

China Daily

An expat gives the English version of the Hainan Free Trade Port One-stop Policy Enquiry Platform a try. The English version of the Hainan Free Trade Port One-stop Policy Enquiry Platform was launched on Saturday, coinciding with the fourth anniversary of the release of the Overall Plan for the Construction of Hainan Free Trade. The website homepage interface of the …

Policy Trade English Port Platform Chinese Free

7 months, 3 weeks ago

A late learner's insights into splendors of China

China Daily

Alan Macfarlane stands at the border between China and Myanmar, near Dadenghan Dai Village, in 2005. And to make sense of China based on his extensive tours, Macfarlane wrote the book Understanding the Chinese: A personal A-Z, which provides vignettes that explain more than 120 concepts of Chinese characteristics, including ancestors, Confucius, eating, education, law and justice, love and marriage, …

China Chinese Macfarlane

7 months, 3 weeks ago

A late learner's insights into splendors of China

China Daily

Alan Macfarlane stands at the border between China and Myanmar, near Dadenghan Dai Village, in 2005. And to make sense of China based on his extensive tours, Macfarlane wrote the book Understanding the Chinese: A personal A-Z, which provides vignettes that explain more than 120 concepts of Chinese characteristics, including ancestors, Confucius, eating, education, law and justice, love and marriage, …

China Chinese Macfarlane

7 months, 3 weeks ago

A late learner's insights into splendors of China

China Daily

Alan Macfarlane stands at the border between China and Myanmar, near Dadenghan Dai Village, in 2005. And to make sense of China based on his extensive tours, Macfarlane wrote the book Understanding the Chinese: A personal A-Z, which provides vignettes that explain more than 120 concepts of Chinese characteristics, including ancestors, Confucius, eating, education, law and justice, love and marriage, …

China Chinese Macfarlane

8 months ago

A cast of castaways' celeb island intrigue

China Daily

Pop idol Liu Yaowen, 18, looks for food during the show on a deserted island in Hainan province. When Hainan Island in South China formally became a province, around 100,000 people from all corners of the country, driven by aspirations for a better life, crossed the Qiongzhou Strait and flowed onto this island teeming with promise and opportunity. These pioneering …

Island Hainan Chuang Hai

8 months, 1 week ago

What's on

China Daily

An ocean of art The ocean is a major channel for the transportation of people and commodities, but, sadly, it has also become a "dustbin" of human waste and a "theater" for climate change to reveal its consequences. Works of more than 20 artists from around the world are currently on display at Returning to the Sea, an exhibition curated …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

New book chronicles ecological civilization along Lijiang River

China Daily

Jiang Ru Lian The unveiling of Jiang Ru Lian in Beijing marks a significant milestone in the portrayal of ecological civilization along the Lijiang River. Through in-depth interviews with more than 60 individuals, the book captures the essence of ecological progress in the region, covering aspects such as wildlife protection, forest fire prevention, industrial pollution management, domestic sewage treatment, reservoir …

Ecological River Jiang Lijiang River Jiang Ru Lian

8 months, 4 weeks ago

Partnership seeks to utilize technology to enhance Huangshan tourism appeal

China Daily

Huangshan Mountain A partnership was formed on Wednesday between Huangshan Tourism Development Co Ltd in Anhui province and the China Literature Group, a leading force in online literature. This partnership introduces an innovative "IP + tourism" model, targeting the development of Huangshan's tourism-related intellectual property across diverse platforms, including digital content, merchandise, and gaming enhancements. Leveraging China Literature Group's IP …

Tourism Huangshan

8 months, 4 weeks ago

Partnership seeks to utilize technology to enhance Huangshan tourism appeal

China Daily

Huangshan Mountain A partnership was formed on Wednesday between Huangshan Tourism Development Co Ltd in Anhui province and the China Literature Group, a leading force in online literature. This partnership introduces an innovative "IP + tourism" model, targeting the development of Huangshan's tourism-related intellectual property across diverse platforms, including digital content, merchandise, and gaming enhancements. Leveraging China Literature Group's IP …

Tourism Huangshan China Literature

10 months ago

A city bursting with a unique cultural blend

China Daily

A man prays at Tianhou Temple on Zhongshan Road in Haikou.MICHAEL RHYS CARD/CHINA DAILY Hainan, meaning "south of the sea", is the southernmost province in China and contains a number of islands within its jurisdiction, most prominent of which is the province's namesake. Sitting on the northern coast of the island is the provincial capital of Haikou, also known as …

China City Chinese Island Hainan Haikou

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Documentary literary work reveals Zhejiang's path to prosperity

China Daily

Writer Zhang Guoyun A documentary literary work Zhe Li Feng, in which writer Zhang Guoyun records Zhejiang's exploration on the path to collective prosperity, was launched at the 36th Beijing Book Fair. Commenting on the book, Ban Feng, president of Tianjin Publishing and Media Group, said: "It has been the dream of Chinese people for hundreds of years to realize …

Zhejiang Collective Prosperity Zhe

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Giving stories flow

China Daily

Rafting the Jiuqu River offers a magnificent view of the green mountains and dramatic rocks in Wuyishan, Fujian province. PENG SHAN'AN/HUANG HAI/QIU RUQUAN/FOR CHINA DAILY Chen Jia's face was awash with a grin for all of the roughly 90-minute raft journey down the Jiuqu River that gurgles through a valley beneath the Wuyi Mountains in late December. The air hung …

Chen Raft

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Giving stories flow

China Daily

Rafting the Jiuqu River offers a magnificent view of the green mountains and dramatic rocks in Wuyishan, Fujian province. PENG SHAN'AN/HUANG HAI/QIU RUQUAN/FOR CHINA DAILY Chen Jia's face was awash with a grin for all of the roughly 90-minute raft journey down the Jiuqu River that gurgles through a valley beneath the Wuyi Mountains in late December. The air hung …

Chen Raft

11 months, 2 weeks ago

New TV series sheds light on life in China's cities after dark

China Daily

Writer Xu Zhiyuan meets Hu Huan, a bookshop owner in Changsha, Hunan province, in the program Night Dreamers. A recently aired TV program titled Night Dreamer aims to not only explore the vibrant nightlife of different cities, but also delve into the personal and intimate moments that unfold when most of the world is asleep, by inviting celebrities to embark …

Changsha

11 months, 2 weeks ago

New TV series sheds light on life in China's cities after dark

China Daily

Writer Xu Zhiyuan meets Hu Huan, a bookshop owner in Changsha, Hunan province, in the program Night Dreamers. A recently aired TV program titled Night Dreamer aims to not only explore the vibrant nightlife of different cities, but also delve into the personal and intimate moments that unfold when most of the world is asleep, by inviting celebrities to embark …

Changsha

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese, foreign artists perform in Hainan

China Daily

Artists from across the world attend the third season of Legend of Ocean - New Year Poem Concert held in the tropical island province Hainan on Dec 27, 2023. Artists from across the world, including China, France, Morocco, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Laos, joined the third season of Legend of Ocean - New Year Poem Concert, which was held in Hainan …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese, foreign artists perform in Hainan

China Daily

Artists from across the world attend the third season of Legend of Ocean - New Year Poem Concert held in the tropical island province Hainan on Dec 27, 2023. Artists from across the world, including China, France, Morocco, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Laos, joined the third season of Legend of Ocean - New Year Poem Concert, which was held in Hainan …

China Indonesia Chinese Laos Concert Poem Concert Hainan Ocean

1 year ago

China hosts China Beach Ultimate Championship in sunny Hainan island

China Daily

The 2023 China Beach Ultimate Championship was held in the city of Sanya in Hainan province, marking the city's first foray into the exhilarating Frisbee competition. Provided to chinadaily.com.cn Renowned as the "Hawaii of China", the city of Sanya in Hainan province enhanced its tropical allure and tourism richness last week as it hosted the 2023 China Beach Ultimate Championship, …

China Beach Championship Competition City Ultimate Hainan Province

1 year, 4 months ago

Surfskating is far more than flips and fun

China Daily

"If everybody had an ocean, across the USA, then everybody'd be surfin', like Californi-a," The Beach Boys sang in Surfin' USA, in the late 1960s, capturing the vibrant summer feel of the state still known for its surfing culture. Foreign surfskaters interact with local enthusiasts during a summer trip to China.XING WEN/CHINA DAILY Every time I take my board there, …

China Board Young People Beijing Near Bowl Duo

1 year, 4 months ago

Surfskating is far more than flips and fun

China Daily

"If everybody had an ocean, across the USA, then everybody'd be surfin', like Californi-a," The Beach Boys sang in Surfin' USA, in the late 1960s, capturing the vibrant summer feel of the state still known for its surfing culture. Foreign surfskaters interact with local enthusiasts during a summer trip to China.XING WEN/CHINA DAILY Every time I take my board there, …

China Board Young People Beijing Near Bowl Duo

1 year, 4 months ago

Grassroots literature promoted

China Daily

The four full-length books published under the Great Changes of Mountain Areas Literary Plan for a New Era initiated by the China Writers Association. Four full-length novels have been published under the association's Great Changes of Mountain Areas Literary Plan for a New Era, with another 20 works currently being edited and set to be released in the near future. …

Plan Zhang Works

1 year, 4 months ago

Surfing makes a splash

China Daily

A woman practices surfing in a wave pool at Atlantis Sanya resort water park in Hainan province. It invites celebrities like Huang Xuan, Han Dongjun and Wang Yibo to learn surfing skills and help run a surf shop in Wanning in South China's Hainan province. "Surfing is all about thrill, freedom and fun — that is what the younger generation …

Surfing Sanya Hainan Riyue Bay China Surf Water Sport

1 year, 5 months ago

Artist's show sheds light on interlinks of history and ecology, men and living things

China Daily

Liu Yujia's works explore the relations between nature and human civilization, science and mythology, technology and ecology. Liu Yujia's current solo exhibition, A Darkness Shimmering in the Light, in Beijing's 798 art zone, is one of the coolest destination for people in the summer heat that has engulfed the capital for weeks. At the center of the show, curated by …

Light

1 year, 5 months ago

Artist's show sheds light on interlinks of history and ecology, men and living things

China Daily

Liu Yujia's works explore the relations between nature and human civilization, science and mythology, technology and ecology. Liu Yujia's current solo exhibition, A Darkness Shimmering in the Light, in Beijing's 798 art zone, is one of the coolest destination for people in the summer heat that has engulfed the capital for weeks. At the center of the show, curated by …

Light

1 year, 5 months ago

Artist's show sheds light on interlinks of history and ecology, men and living things

China Daily

Liu Yujia's works explore the relations between nature and human civilization, science and mythology, technology and ecology. Liu Yujia's current solo exhibition, A Darkness Shimmering in the Light, in Beijing's 798 art zone, is one of the coolest destination for people in the summer heat that has engulfed the capital for weeks. At the center of the show, curated by …

Light

1 year, 6 months ago

Must-visit places on Zhujiajian Island

China Daily

A bird's-eye view of Dongsha Beach on Zhujiajian Island in Zhoushan, East China's Zhejiang province. Here are some of the must-visit attractions on Zhujiajian Island in Zhoushan, East China's Zhejiang province. Baishan Hill on Zhujiajian Island in Zhoushan, East China's Zhejiang province. A bird's-eye view of Zhuwu Road on Zhujiajian Island in Zhoushan, East China's Zhejiang province.

Beach Island Zhoushan Zhejiang Province Zhujiajian Island Baishan Hill Zhuwu Road

1 year, 6 months ago

Documentary sheds light on the captivating story of Shen Congwen

China Daily

A scene from a documentary on Shen Congwen, one of the most influential writers in modern China. A recently aired documentary has shed light on the captivating story of Shen Congwen, one of the most influential modern Chinese writers, and his profound literary connection with his hometown, the Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture in Hunan province. Despite returning to …

Xiangxi Shen Congwen