The Yellow River, called the Mother River of China, originates from the Bayankala Mountains in Qinghai Province and flows from the west to the east. Its twists and turns have formed the magnificent First Bend of the Yellow River at Tangke Township, Ruoergai County, Aba prefecture of Sichuan Province.[Detail]

A huge ice cave and an idyllic alpine meadow are among the less-known pleasures of visiting Shanxi province, but don't expect a 5-star experience just yet.With more than 200 rock peaks and rising 2,739 meters above sea level, Mount Luya is the summit of the Guancen Mountains and the major attraction in the forest park.[Detail]

Tianzifang" was chosen by Huang Yongyu, a famous Chinese painter. It has the same pronunciation as the name of an old artist in ancient China.With a strong reputation both at home and abroad, Tianzifang has become one of the most influential gathering areas for the creative industries in Shanghai.[Detail]

Photo taken on Aug. 19, 2013 shows a scenery of the stone forest at Bamei Township of Daofu County in Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Garze, southwest China's Sichuan Province.[Detail]

A butterfly rests on a flower in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Aug. 14, 2013. Summer is the best season for Lhasa.Photo taken on July 16, 2013 shows a rainbow reflected on a window in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Summer is the best season for Lhasa. (Xinhua/Purbu Zhaxi)[Detail]

Dettifoss is is regarded as Europe’s mightiest waterfall. It is 44 m high and about 100 m wide.The contrasts between power and peace is seldom more obvious than in Hólmatungur where crystal clear streams and fountains run into the sizzling glacier river J kulsá.[Detail]

Tourists view sunflowers at Caidian Township of Ruyang County, central China's Henan Province, Aug. 10, 2013.[Detail]

Tourists visit the Lushan Mountain in Jiujiang City of east China's Jiangxi Province, Aug. 10, 2013. Known as a summer resort, the Lushan Mountain attracts many tourists this year.[Detail]

Photo taken on Aug. 9, 2013 shows the flowers bloom in Yejiping, Yeyuhai Forest Park in Liupanshui, southwest China's Guizhou province.Liupanshui is known as the coolest city in China. The annual average temperature is between 12.3 to 15.2 degrees Celsius. The average temperature of the hottest month in summer is 19.7 degrees Celsius. It has beautiful lakes and mountains.[Detail]

The huge two-sided Guanyin Avalokitesvara saves you from torment.You can free fish and turtles into the pond.Though the arch you can see the pavilion that is hidden in the woods. [Detail]

Tourists visit the Sanmenhai scenic area of Leye-Fengshan Global Geopark in Hechi City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Aug. 10, 2013. The geopark witnesses a tourism peak recently since the other parts of China suffer continuous scorching weather.[Detail]

Tourists queue to visit the ocean aquarium in Penglai, a popular tourist destination of east China's Shandong Province, Aug. 8, 2013.Tourists visit the ocean aquarium in Penglai, a popular tourist destination of east China's Shandong Province, Aug. 8, 2013.[Detail]

This city with a population of 340,000, where Hulunbuir municipal government is located, is a common pit stop for visitors on long journeys across the world-renowned grassland.[Detail]

Photo taken on August 7 shows the beautiful sky at Qinzhou City of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.Photo taken on August 7 shows the beautiful sky at Qinzhou City of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.[Detail]

In this summer, groups of tourists came to Yixing summer resort Yangxian Ecological Scenic Spot Bamboo Sea to appreciate the beauty and enjoy the coolness.This photo shows a tourist taking photos of the scenic spot.[Detail]