Highlights of the closing ceremony of the 26th Universiade, ShenZhen 深圳

The Chinese New Year show in Beijing ...

ZheJiang province. Xī Hú is a fresh water lake with the city on side. There are numerous temples, pagodas, gardens, bridges and artificial islands within and around the lake. West Lake is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as an outstanding example of Chinese garden arts and the guiding principle of harmony between human and nature.

West Lake, HangZhou

With CCTV (China Central TV) in Xi'An. Spectacular ...

The poetry of nature ...

Also known as the Spring Festival, the Chinese New Year starts on Saturday 28th January this year and on the mainland lasts one week. This year, based on a lunar calendar, will be the Year of the Rooster. Preparations will already be under way and include a spring clean and adding festive decorations. New Year's Eve and New Year's Day are a time for family reunions, and for many this means travelling home from the city to the countryside.

Near the city of YanTai.

Including the Terracotta Warriors ...