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Fei Lunbao makes a chair in his studio in Huqiao Village, Jiujiang County of east China’s Jiangxi Province, May 27, 2015. Fei, now 65 years… Read More »Blind carpenter with amazing craftsmanship

Sunrise in Feng Dong Shi, meaning ‘rock moved by wind’, which is Dongshan’s landmark.[Photoprovided to China Daily] Dongshan in Fujian province offers rich coastal cultural heritage Whether your dream island trip in China is to spend a few days sunbathing on white beaches,or to explore the rich coastal history heritage of this country, Dongshan county offers bothchoices. Perched on southeast China’s sunny coast less than one kilometer east of Fujian province,Dongshan is China’s sixth largest island and is edged by seven beaches, with sparkling waterand white sand. Serially connected, the seven beaches stretch to 30 km. Ma Luan Wan, the most popularbeach, is 2,500 meters long and 60 meters wide. The waters here are relatively calm, andthere’s plenty of sand to build castles or simply to sunbathe. Ma Luan Wan is also known for its not-to-be-missed sunrise and great views of leafymountains. Ninety-four percent of the island is covered by forests, mostly banyan trees,thanks to six decades of tree planting. The soft air enveloping the island blends into abeautiful banyan-fringed haze. In 2013, Dongshan was listed among Fujian’s “ten most beautiful islands” by the provincialgovernment. It is also a provincial-level reef conservation site and a national biodiversityreserve. In addition to swimming and sunbathing, beachgoers here can snorkel or ride boogie boards.Dongshan is also a kite-flier’s dream, with wide flat natural beaches and enduring winds. In2014, kite-fliers from Hong Kong and other coastal areas came to Dongshan for aninternational kite-surfing contest, which the county has been holding for years. On the day I visited the island, the turquoise water was relatively shallow and the sandssparkled against a backdrop of towering granite boulders, worn by time and weather. One ofthe rocks, Feng Dong Shi, or “rock moved by wind”, is Dongshan’s landmark and the mostphotographed site. ChinaDaily

In today’s trending, China’s new buildings sport familiar looks, a vegetable that’s good for you becomes a focal point of a marriage proposal, an entrepreneur… Read More »Modeled on the United States Capitol

A woman looks out the windows of the newly opened One World Observatory in New York, May 29, 2015. Taking up parts of the 100th,… Read More »One World Observatory opened to public for the first time

Rumors proved true as actors reveal they are an item, a Shanghai hotpot restaurant is overwhelmed with customers seeking a promised free meal and a… Read More »Stars’ confirmation they’re dating goes viral online

Customers wait outside the Gucci Store at Hangzhou Tower Shopping City to enjoy Gucci’s 50%discount in Hangzhou city, East China’s Zhejiang province, May 27, 2015. [Photo/CFP] Italian luxury brand Gucci offered discounts of as much as 50 percent in China onWednesday, prompting lines of shoppers to form in front of the brand’s flagship stores. ChinaDaily

A health worker with protective suits sitting with people (R) who came into close contact with the Korean Mers patient arrive at Lady MacLehose Holiday… Read More »HK quarantines 18 close contacts of MERS patient

China firmly upholds her sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING – China on Saturday opposed US Defense Secretary Ash… Read More »China opposes Carter’s comments on construction in South China Sea

China’s Su Bingtian, right, runs with Dwayne Chambers of Great Britain and Usain Bolt of Jamaica during the 100 meters semifinals at the London Olympics on Aug 5, 2012. [Photo/IC] EUGENE,… Read More »China’s Su Bingtian runs historic sub-10 second 100m in Eugene

The Erhai scenic spot in the ancient city of Dali, Southwest China’s Yunnan province, Jan 5, 2015. [Photo/Xinhua] KUNMING – Visitors to the ancient city of… Read More »Ancient Chinese city Dali to charge visitors entry fee