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Where you can see thousands of dinosaur fossils

[2015-08-01 08:17]

About a 20-minute drive from the downtown area of Zhucheng, Shandong province on China's eastern coast, a spherical-dome building catches the eye amid a large expanse of farmland.

Hanging on to the past

[2015-08-01 08:17]

A luxury resort and Hangzhou authorities are safeguarding the cultural heritage of the city, one of seven ancient Chinese capitals.

Tucked away in a bamboo sea

[2015-07-25 11:16]

In an emerald forest that crosses the borders of three provinces, many local lives remain entwined with bamboo.

Letting it all go

[2015-07-25 11:01]

It was on the island that I first tried kite-surfing. The Bulabog Beach on the eastern side of Boracay has many wind-surfing and kite-surfing sports centers.

In a hive of solutions

[2015-07-18 08:12]

Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom confront how to feed the world's population in the three countries' pavilions at Expo Milano 2015.

Snapshot of authenticity

[2015-07-18 08:12]

Built in 314 BC, Langzhong Ancient Town has held onto its original name and flavor, including a layout that harkens back to the Feng Shui principles of the Tang Dynasty

In Mianzhu, the streets smell of spirits and the temples hum with history

[2015-07-18 08:12]

There is the smell of liquor in the air when you enter Mianzhu, the county-level city in Deyang of southwestern Sichuan province.

Growing industry cashes in on good intentions, but at a cost, critics say

[2015-07-18 08:12]

Rapid growth in the multi-billion dollar volunteer tourism industry has prompted calls for tighter controls with concerns over exposing vulnerable communities to unskilled foreign labor and dodgy operators exploiting foreigners for profit.

A portal to an ancient world

[2015-07-11 08:15]

From aged city walls to Ming dynasty-era buildings, Pingyao and its surrounding scenic areas provide a glimpse into China's past

Ordos, a city in the desert, mixes tradition and luxury

[2015-07-11 08:15]

Ordos, whose name literally means "numerous palaces", is a megacity known in China for its wealth and historical sites.

Exploring a palatial universe

[2015-07-11 08:15]

An Austrian palace's architecture and design revolve around references to the science and legend of outer space

Wandering in the Old Town

[2015-07-11 08:15]

Bus No 1 of Graz is the most convenient tourist bus that I have ever taken. It connects nearly all the major attractions in the second largest city of Austria, including the Eggenberg Palace, several world-class museums, the Old Town of Graz, and an ancient fortress.

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