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The China Tourism Association has announced the 2011 list of top 10 leisure cities in China – find out more in the China Daily article China’s top 10 leisure cities announced.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 1911 Revolution, which began with the Wuchang Uprising on 10 October 1911. The great revolution led by Dr. Sun Yat-sen led to the collapse of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and brought an end to the imperial rule in China. Learn more in the CNTV Special Feature 100th Anniversary of 1911 Revolution.

The Double Ninth Festival, or Chongyang Festival, falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the Chinese traditional lunar calendar, or Oct. 5 this year. It is an annual festival to show respect to the seniors. Find out more in the CNTV story Double Ninth Festival celebrated across China.

On 1 October each year China celebrates it’s National Day, this year marking the 62nd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Find out more in the CNTV Special Feature Happy National Day Holiday.

The Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated on 12 September this year, is a traditional Chinese holiday for family reunions. And it wouldn’t be a proper Mid-Autumn Day without moon cakes – this baked treat with its various fillings is an indispensable part of the holiday. Find out more in the CNTV News stories Mid-Autumn Festival celebrated across China and Explore China to find various Mid-Autumn traditions.