This kind of barrel is a traditional tool used by the locals to conduct agricultural activities on water including fishing, water chestnuts and lotus seedpods picking.

In recent years, Datong has developed its tourism combining rich cultural heritages and well-known attractions. The historic city is shining with a new vitality.

More than 200 pink-mauve wild orchids, which are under first-class State protection were discovered in Inner Mongolia recently.

On Friday morning, the Chinese capital of Beijing renewed an orange alert for high temperatures, with the day's maximum temperature expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius, said local weather authorities.

As flood season approaches in China, the Ministry of Transport has made arrangements on work safety and disaster relief in the transport sector, the ministry said on Thursday.

Marking the 100-day countdown to the opening of the 19th Asian Games, Hangzhou on Thursday unveiled the medals for the Games as well as the materials to be used at award ceremonies.