A Dragon Boat Festival-Ramadan weekend trip proved Xi'an isn't just the capital of Shaanxi province but, arguably, of China's domestic tourism - oh, those bursts of colors from sidewalk flower beds, great night life (including the World Cup on giant screens at key squares), tasty flavors (gosh, you can savor even terrific Indian cuisine at the Silk Street), colorful illuminations.

Food has a special meaning to the Chinese people. With thousands of years of history and development, there is a remarkable diversity of cuisines and food in China, which will take ages if you want to taste them all. China Highlights has listed the following must-taste Chinese food in major tourist destinations for your reference.

China's Cultural and Natural Heritage Day falls on June 9 this year. More than 3,700 activities will be held across China to celebrate this year's cultural and natural heritage day, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

The private Xi'an Qujiang Museum of Fine Arts is a trailblazing institution in many ways, especially when it comes to displaying murals.

The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei area had a monthly average of 59.1% of good air days from January to April, a year-on-year rise of 2.2%, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said on May 23.

While winter may not be the high season for street food, the weather doesn't keep a lot of those vendors down. Intrepid sidewalk chefs will bundle up when the temperature drops and keep offering their devilishly tasty food no matter what's going on outside. Whether you’re hardy enough to brave the elements or just looking for a quick meal to take with you to a more climate-controlled locale, you can't go wrong stopping by one of these five notable spots.

TIANJIN - Tianjin Airlines announced Tuesday it will launch a flight linking the Chinese cities of Tianjin and Xi'an with London on May 7.

With over 3,100 years of history, Xi’an, also known as Chang'an, is one of the longest-enduring capital cities of old China. It was at its peak during the Han and Tang Dynasties and even though it’s no longer the capital of China, we can still find some evidence of its rich past in the artifacts and archaeological findings that have been preserved through the ages. Come with us as we explore three of the city's most famous history museums.

Got a spare weekend? Seen all there is to see in Xi’an? Then why not take a trip to nearby Huashan (Mount Hua) – one of China’s Five Sacred Mountains. With its highest peak being 2,145.9 meters, the view from the top of Mount Hua can be breathtaking, and seeing as it’s only a half an hour ride away from Xi’an via high-speed rail, the opportunity to embark on the infamous Huashan Mountain trek should not be missed. Huashan Mountain is largely made up of granite rock and features five peaks in total including 20 Taoist temples scattered around the area. One of the best ways of fully appreciating the splendor of this mountain range is by going on a two day trip whereby the first day is spent hiking to the top and staying the night at a hotel on the summit. But be warned: the Huashan Mountain trek is considered one of the most dangerous in the world so this is not a destination for the lighthearted (see more tips below).

The Muslim Quarter in Xi’an is one of the most well-known parts of the city. Visitors to the city will consider it a whirlwind lesson in bartering and delicious-looking street foods, while those who live here most likely see it as a touristy area worth staying clear of during national holidays. But there’s more to the Muslim Quarter than the wafting scents of cooking and frantic efforts to offload souvenirs; tourists and residents alike would do well to look beyond the touristy fa?ade and dive into the real heart of Huimin Jie (???).

A city teeming with history, culture, tombs and pagodas, Xi'an is a dream for any Chinese history buff. Unfortunately, tourists who stream into the city every year to check out some of the greatest historical sites in China are often targeted by scammers and tricksters. Behind the monuments, warriors and temples there are carefully set traps for thousands of tourists every year. Luckily, these traps and scams can be easily avoided: but only if you know what to look for!

On July 1, a high-speed railway line connecting Taiyuan South and Xi’an North officially opened. The new line, which is part of the Datong to Xi’an line, dramatically reduces travel time between the two cities from ten hours to just three.

New rails connect Henan province's capital, Zhengzhou, to Jiangsu province's Xuzhou; Shanghai to Yunnan province's capital, Kunming; and Shaanxi province's Baoji to Gansu province's capital, Lanzhou.

The newly-opened 828.5-kilometer-long highway pointing to the Mountain Huashan in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province. The 828.5-kilometer-long highway, which runs along the Yellow River, opened to traffic on 28th Aug.

In historical Chinese cities like Nanjing and Xi’an, the ancient city walls stand downtown, forming a spectacular combination of the past and the present, of a historical relic and the modern metropolis.

Before the middle of the 10th century, the city of Luoyang was already a bustling metropolis-for half of its then 3,000-year-old history it had been the capital of some 13 dynasties.

The First Silk Road International Innovation Design Week taking place from Sept 21 to 29 in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, aims to bring rich and colorful products to countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, according to the organizers of the event.

The enduring cult appeal of an 18th century literary classic. The appeal, half-desperate and half-defiant, appeared at the start of the 2008 autumn term at Nanchang Aviation University.

China's home-grown large passenger aircraft C919 made its second test flight on Thursday, 146 days after its debut on May 5.