BEIJING - With decrepit facilities and frequent repairs, power cuts were nothing out of the ordinary in Diqing Tibetan autonomous prefecture in Southwest China's Yunnan province. For travelers, a visit to the region of mountains, lakes and the famous Shangri-la tourist destination, might be some sor...

It was the first time that education funding has been specified in the annual work report, but some remained cautious about its implementation.Zhong Binglin, a CPPCC member and president of Beijing Normal University, said the authorities at both central and local levels must take strict measures to ...

Turquoise-blue waters and pristine, evergreen forests make Potatso National Park, in Yunnan province, a magnet for tourists from home and abroad. Photos by Chen LiangMainstream tourists have only just discovered the natural beauty of Shudu Lake in Shangri-La county, Diqing Tibet autonomous prefectur...