The new Harbin–Yichun high-speed line opened on September 28, cutting a journey of about seven hours to as little as one hour and 46 minutes. It is China's northernmost high-speed railway and brings several smaller northeastern cities onto the national network.
A viral Chinese term, 'soul partner', describes a bond that is neither romance nor ordinary friendship: someone who understands your exhaustion without needing an explanation. It is spreading fast among overworked urbanites.
As September ends and China's National Day holiday begins, heartfelt farewell posts flood social media. It is a small window into how Chinese internet culture marks the seasons and the passage of time.
The death of a young Chinese lifestyle blogger has reignited a national conversation about stomach cancer risk, late-night habits and the milk tea culture she blamed herself for.
Beijing's autumn streets are crawling with American white moth caterpillars, an invasive species with a huge appetite and few local predators. Scientists are deploying parasitic wasps and other biological controls to stop the outbreak.
Booking data from Meituan, Ctrip and Tongcheng shows China's National Day crowds still favour established favourites, while a 'ask for 3, get 13' leave hack pushes travellers toward the northwest, the northeast and smaller unknown towns.
A growing 'climbing companion' service in China lets solo hikers hire someone to walk with them up peaks like Mount Tai. Prices start around 500 yuan, and the trend is reshaping how young Chinese travel outdoors.
As China's seven-day National Day holiday begins on October 1, new booking data reveals stretched vacation windows, surging long-haul routes, and a shift toward quieter smaller cities.
Tourists across China are complaining that scenic area entrances keep moving farther from the actual sights, forcing costly shuttle rides. Regulators have now stripped ratings from more than a hundred A-level attractions, prompting a rethink of how parks earn money.
In Yinjing, a Dai village on the China-Myanmar border, the frontier runs through people's homes — a kitchen in Myanmar, a bedroom in China. No wall, no fence, just a ditch and a stone marker.
Four new high-speed rail lines opened across China on September 28, expanding the national network through northern, western, central and northeastern regions. Xi'an became the country's third major 'mi-shaped' rail hub, joining Zhengzhou and Hefei.
A growing number of workers around Hangzhou ride high-speed trains to jobs in Shanghai, spending over 3,000 yuan a month on tickets. They say living outside the big city beats a cramped, expensive flat downtown.
Chinese electric-vehicle maker Xpeng is restructuring its product leadership after founder He Xiaopeng admitted the company long lacked a clear product owner. The shift, led by veteran executive Wang Fengying, marks a move from pure engineering toward user-driven design.
A French tourist's viral video marveling at India's ubiquitous street-level QR code payments has Chinese viewers scratching their heads, since mobile scanning has been standard in China for a decade.
A viral Zhihu thread celebrates the Chinese Li Hua, or dragon Li, a native tabby cat prized for its toughness, mouser instincts and street-smart character. The discussion blends folk pride, pet culture and a little internet humor.
Chinese researchers and science writers are spotlighting the humble ivy, whose adhesive 'feet' let it scale sheer walls with surprising force. The plant's grip comes from tiny root-like tendrils that secrete a sticky substance and grip rough surfaces.
Three tourists were trapped near the summit of Bayan Songbur Peak in Inner Mongolia when fog cut visibility to under 10 metres. Police hiked 16 kilometres through rain and darkness to bring them down safely.
During the Mid-Autumn holiday, real estate agents in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen reported rising viewings and deals as developers rolled out steep discounts. Analysts call it a seasonal rebound, not a full recovery, with demand concentrated in scarce, well-located projects.
China's Yangtze River Delta region is bracing for 3.32 million rail passengers in a single day as the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday ends, with a new high-speed line opening the next day to ease the crush.
Four new high-speed rail lines opened across China on September 28, linking northern, northwestern, central and northeastern regions ahead of the National Day holiday. The additions tighten the country's 'eight vertical, eight horizontal' rail grid and push several cities into the high-speed era for the first time.
Hilton says its China portfolio has grown past 1,100 hotels spanning 300 destinations, from major cities to smaller county-level towns. The expansion reflects global hotel groups racing to serve China's domestic travelers.
Nio has opened its westernmost battery-swap station in Khorgos, completing a 3,605-kilometre corridor of 33 stations across China. The route lets drivers swap depleted batteries for fresh ones, reaching every provincial-level region without long charging stops.
Zheng Qinwen took the court on painkillers and fell to Jasmine Paolini as defending champions Italy edged China 2-1 in the Billie Jean King Cup quarterfinal in Shenzhen. Veteran Zhang Shuai had fired the hosts ahead, but Italy's depth proved decisive, sending the Italians into a semifinal against Ukraine.
Explore China's enchanting ancient water towns, where canals replace streets and tradition blends seamlessly with modern tourism.
From ancient ceremonies to contemporary tea houses, China's 5,000-year tea culture continues to evolve while preserving its deep-rooted traditions.
Shanghai has quietly become the world's most crowded coffee market, turning a daily caffeine habit into a fierce commercial arena. This beverage boom is now drawing major consumer-finance attention as global funds pour capital into domestic chains.
Once a nation of cyclists, China has embraced running marathons with unprecedented enthusiasm, creating one of the world's largest and most vibrant running communities.
China's expanding high-speed rail network transforms travel across the world's most populous nation, connecting historic sites with modern cities at unprecedented speeds.
China now runs one of the world's largest coffee markets. From Shanghai's specialty roasters to app-driven chains, coffee has quietly become part of everyday urban life.
With over 45,000 kilometers of high-speed lines linking megacities and ancient towns, China's bullet-train network is the fastest way for visitors to see the country. Here is how to use it.
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