Gorgeous Yangzhou, an overseas social media platform of Yangzhou city in East China's Jiangsu province, was launched on Jan 6 as a key part of the city's international communication efforts.

Oriental storks, a bird species under first-class state protection in China, seem to have a particular fondness for building their homes on electricity pylons.

Caolu pancake, or straw oven pancake, is so called because the fuel used in the oven is made of wheat straw, which gives the pancake a unique straw-like fragrance.

Maple leaves create a special splash of red color in Ge Garden in the early winter, attracting numerous visitors.

​The Slender West Lake scenic area, a national 5A-level tourist attraction in Yangzhou, was awarded the most innovative and smart scenic area in China during the i-China Forum on Dec 19.