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Autumn is a great time for both photographers and travellers in China. To find out about some great places where you can enjoy breathtaking autumn beauty see these Shenzhen Daily articles:

• The search for beautiful scenery in autumn
• Colorful autumn leaves (I)
• Colorful autumn leaves (II)

Houhai is a chain of lakes in the middle of Beijing, three blue jewels gleaming in the summer heat. Houhai (the Rear Lake) is actually the name of one lake – the other two being Qianhai and Xihai – but the name has come to be used for all three as well as the surrounding area. Read more in the China Daily article Beijing’s lakeside paradise.

Recreational Vehicles have long been popular in western countries, but they’re rarely seen in China. This is set to change with the opening of the China’s first world-standard RV park in Beijing. RV companies from Europe and America, as well as pioneer RV companies in China have gathered to introduce this new kind of vacation to China. Find out more in the CNTV story 1st RV park opens in Beijing.

The first China International Ancient Town Exposition will be held in Beijing from 16-18 December. There are 5,000 ancient towns that are older than 1,000 years in China, and currently only 180 of them have been explored and developed and most of them need to be protected for their profound cultural heritage. Find out more in the People’s Daily Online articles First China International Ancient Town Expo will open and China says protection of ancient towns urgent task.

The high-speed rail service linking Beijing and Shanghai has opened, extending China’s world leading high-speed rail network to nearly 10,000 km – read more in the China Daily article High-speed train on fast track to success.