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China Garden, Zurich

A gift from twin city Kunming, Zurich's traditional enclosed China Garden boasts pavilions, open galleries and a water palace with terrace. Each first Thursday of the month, keen botanists can take an hour-long tour with a Chinese garden specialist.

Date: March 26 - Oct 22

Venue: China Garden

Website: http://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/ted/de

Literature Festival, Manchester

The work of Chinese writer Ding Liying has been translated for this year' festival, which is a city-wide celebration of new literature and spoken-word entertainment.

Date: Oct 10 - Oct 23

Venue: Manchester

Website: http://www.manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk

Events can be sent to: events@mail.chinadailyuk.com