The Backstreet Boys are a five-man ensemble once again. The boy band are in Beijing to announce the start of their 20th anniversary world tour in China this May.

The multi-platinum group, best known for hits like I Want It That Way, Backstreets Back and Quit Playing Games With My Heart, will tour several Chinese cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shenzhen.

The five members, Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean and Kevin Richardson, wore traditional Chinese red coats to greet their Chinese fans with the traditional Chinese Spring Festival so close (Feb 9.)

The Backstreet Boys will be touring China as part of their celebration of the band's 20th anniversary. The tour will bring them to Beijing, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Chengdu and Guangzhou.

Beijing

When: 8 p.m., May 25 (Saturday)

Where: Wukesong Arena

Tel: (010) 6417 0058/0068

Shenzhen

When: 8 p.m., May 26 (Sunday)

Where: Shenzhen Bay Arena

Tel: 400 185 8666

Shanghai

When: 8 p.m., May 28 (Tuesday)

Where: Shanghai Grand Stage

Tel: (021) 5150 9199

Chengdu

When: 8 p.m., May 31 (Friday)

Where: Sichuan Arena

Tel: 400 610 3721-2

Guangzhou

When: 8 p.m., June 9 (Sunday)

Where: Haixinsha Arena

Tel: 400 185 8666