The Old Summer Palace is the ruins of the once magnificent residence and extensive gardens of the Qing emperors.

The Forbidden City is the largest palace compound in the world, and one of China’s must-see attractions.

Jingshan Park is a former imperial garden north of the Forbidden City, rich in greenery and history both.

Good news for all the "Star-buckers" in China: they no longer have to go to Carrefour's imported goods shelf to buy bottles of their favorite Frappucino, from now on they can just pick one up in any convenience store, at an even lower price. The Seattle-based coffee company launched a Chinese version of their bottled drinks last Thursday in three Chinese cities, including Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing.

AP - China's secretive communist government said Tuesday it has approved rules boosting official transparency but added that state secrets have to be safeguarded and social stability preserved.