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National Museum of China reopened to the public in Beijing after renovation and provided free admissions to visitors starting March 27th, 2011.

Spring, a season that everything comes back to life again after the harsh winter, is the right time for you to see the thriving nature and enjoy outdoor activities. No idea about your spring travel in China? Here China Odyssey Tours recommends a list of best China spring travel destinations for you.

You may enjoy the historic and cultural splendor at Beijing and Xian; appreciate the unsurpassed beauty of Guilin; go into the mysterious fairyland Tibet; feel the exotic atmosphere at Shanghai and Hong Kong; get in touch with cute giant pandas in Chengdu; and enjoy the amazing minority culture in Yunnan, etc.

Among China's 55 ethnic groups, the Miao are known for elaborate embroidery and exquisite work with silver. They now get a chance to flaunt their handiwork, at the Miao Silver Accessory Festival in Southwest China, where many ethnic groups live in compact communities.

Ancient scrolls of Chinese landscape paintings of high mountains, ancient pines, bizarre rocks, and seas of clouds come alive at Huangshan Mountain in southern Anhui Province. Recently listed on UNESCO's World Cultural and Natural Heritage List, Huangshan Mountain is a testament to the beauty that only nature can create.

2011 China Public Holiday Schedule was announced by the State Council of China recently. A glimpse to the schedule will better your vacation & traveling in the country, either participating in special cultural activities or avoiding the festive crowds.

Elephant Trunk Hill is situated at the junction of the Li River and Taohuajiang Rivers. Rising over 55 meters above the water, it is a spectacular limestone karst hill with a naturally-shaped cave at the bottom.

When most people think of Huangshan, they obviously think of Huangshan Mountain, one of China's Five Sacred Mountins, but there is much more to the area than just the mountain. Huangshan has been a destination for visitors and an inspiration for artists for centuries.

Harbin International Snow and Ice Festival, one of the world's top 4 ice and snow festivals, will be held from January 5th to February 17th, 2011 in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province in northeast China.

Several modifications to China Railway Policy have come into effect since December 1, 2010. Travelers, especially train passengers, should pay attention to those changes in order to avoid unnecessary delays.