In front of the village gate, Gun Shuixin and more than 10 other men stood on both sides of the road, holding up muskets and pulling the triggers aiming toward the sky. With the crisp gunshot, plumes of white smoke emitted from the muzzle.

Mount Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an icon of Japan, is putting new regulations in place for climbers amid concerns about overcrowding.

For those who seek a breathtaking seaview away from the crowds, Maoming, about a 4.5-hour drive away from downtown Shenzhen, might be an ideal destination on a sunny weekend.

Grab your camera and slap on something flame resistant, it’s time to witness one of China’s most incredible displays — the fire dragon dance.

On the first night after experiencing Jilin rime in Northeast China, an image of a winter wonderland filled my mind, with thick white delicate filigrees of ice dancing on trees, when I closed my eyes at night to sleep.