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Shanghai Disneyland and others most popular among tourists in 2021
The index measured overall popularity of more than 5,000 scenic spots across the country, as well as popularity of destinations in different categories, including natural landscape, museum, rural scenes, modern entertainment and winter tourism.
Universal Beijing Resort to resume operations
With Beijing's COVID-19 infections falling, the Universal Beijing Resort said on Tuesday that it will resume operations on June 15 after a month of closure.
Best of geology, topography, botany & anthropology
Villages are often named after the mountains they are perched upon, but Bajiaozhai, or a village having eight horns, in Ziyuan county of Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region and neighboring Xinning county of Hunan province, is a pseudo-karst mountain range with eight peaks featuring Danxia landform, or steep red cliffs.
Beijing parks see decline in visitors during holiday amid COVID-19 resurgence
Parks in Beijing received about 2 million visits during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday, which ended on Sunday, down 35 percent from the same period last year, according to the Beijing Municipal Administration Center of Parks.
Feature: Millennium-old grotto temple unfolds protection umbrellas ahead of rainy season
Ahead of the upcoming rainy season, waterproof sheds and enhanced monitoring systems have been set up to protect the North Grotto Temple, dating back over 1,500 years, located on the loess hills in northwest China's Gansu Province.
China's holiday sees nearly 80 mln domestic tourist trips
China's three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday ending on Sunday saw a total of 79.61 million domestic tourist trips, according to projections by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Cloud tourism offers a convenient substitute for sightseers in China
As many people's travel plans were disrupted by COVID-19, "cloud tourism" has gained in popularity in China.
China to see more rail passenger trips in Dragon Boat Festival
China will see a rebound in railway passenger trips during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday travel rush from Thursday to Sunday, the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (China Railway) said Thursday.
Local awaits visiting flamingos every winter
Every day as the sun rises, a 66-year-old farmer can be seen setting out with his dog to patrol Yuncheng Salt Lake in Yuncheng city, North China's Shanxi province.
Wtown to reopen on Children’s Day
Beijing Wtown in the city's Miyun district will resume operations on Children's Day, June 1.
Amazing China in 60 Seconds: Guizhou
Southwest China's Guizhou province is famed for the beauty of its mountains. It's a top tourist destination in China, with fresh air and a pleasant, temperate climate.
Group tour bookings rebound for upcoming Dragon Boat Festival
With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in parts of the country, interprovincial travel is expected to see an uptick during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday. Destinations in western China are topping the popularity rankings, according to industry reports.
Amid the ruins of an ancient capital, nature holds sway
The site is also known as the ruins of Yuan Shangdu, the northern capital of the Mongol Empire ruled by Kublai Khan. The grandson of legendary conqueror Genghis used Xanadu as the summer base for the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), a place where he escaped the stifling heat of Beijing and presided over one of the world's largest empires.
On timeless rivers, life finds a peak
Three mighty waterways provide the lifeblood for a natural wonder, report Yang Yang in Beijing and Li Yingqing in Kunming.
Off-road vehicle drivers map out love for motherland
Dong Changkai, 60, teamed up with four other off-road vehicle drivers and drove across the Taklimakan Desert, the world's second largest drifting desert, to create a route in the shape of the map of China to express their love for the country and its spectacular landscape.
2022 China Tourism Day: 24-Hour LIVE
May 19 marks the 12th China Tourism Day. Chinaculture.org will hold a 24-hour livestream event, taking worldwide audiences on a virtual journey throughout the country.
China's resort island of Hainan receives over 81 mln tourists in 2021
More than 81 million domestic and overseas tourists visited south China's tropical island province of Hainan in 2021, equivalent to 97.5 percent of visits in 2019, local authorities said Tuesday.
Across China: "Cloud tourism" a new fad amid COVID-induced travel restrictions
During the Labor Day Holiday in early May, Zha Liguo, a veteran tour guide, enjoyed five sunrises and sunsets over Huangshan Mountain, a UNESCO world heritage site in east China's Anhui Province.
Pet travel sector clawing back revenue lost from pandemic
Chengdu-based dog owner Wang Ji and her husband took a special group tour in January to Hailuogou, a scenic spot in southwestern Sichuan province known for huge glaciers and snow-capped peaks.
Ancient culture adds to holiday appeal
During the five-day Labor Day holiday that began on April 30, tourist attractions that offered ancient Chinese, or guofeng, experiences attracted large crowds, some members of whom wore traditional clothing and makeup to enhance the authenticity of their experiences.
Roundup
Beijing will ban the use of non-degradable plastic packaging by express delivery outlets by the end of this year. The move comes amid China's efforts to control plastic pollution, the Beijing Commission of Development and Reform said in late April.
Amazing China in 60 Seconds: Jiangxi
East China's Jiangxi province boasts rich natural and cultural resources. More than 60 percent of its land is covered by forest.
New aquariums opened across China
Haichang Ocean Park opened five new aquariums across the country during the recent five-day May Day holiday, winning praises by local residents, especially parents and children.
Jiangsu province eases travel bans
?Some cities in Jiangsu province have eased intercity travel bans and are now requiring a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 48 hours of departure, as most areas of the economic hub are now at low-risk of infection.
Wharf viewing platform helps save Yangtze porpoises
When the weather is good, Wang Lifeng often shoots videos and watches finless porpoises from a unique viewing platform, which was once a wharf used to transport oil for the Wangjiahe oil depot, where Wang once worked.
Fairy Lake Botanical Garden of Shenzhen serves public as both urban park and science popularization center
Located in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Fairy Lake Botanical Garden is known for its abundant plant species, professional voluntary services and diverse cultural activities, serving as a science popularization and education center for local residents.
A national treasure
The biodiversity and natural beauty of Mount Fanjing, including its status as the lone habitat of the iconic golden monkey, ensure its place among the country's top nature reserves.
Traveling tips: co-host cities of Asian Games
To the south of Hangzhou, the city of Jinhua sits in the center of Zhejiang province. As co-host of the upcoming Asian Games, it will host sepak takraw and football matches. Wuyi county in Jinhua may well be an ideal choice to refresh and revitalize.
Camping most popular among travelers during May Day holiday
Camping was the most popular way of traveling during the recent five-day May Day holiday, especially among the younger generation, according to Chinese tourism website Mafengwo.
Countryside road trips hot amid Beijing's epidemic control during May Day holiday
Countryside road trips have become a favored choice during the five-day May Day holiday, which ended Wednesday, as the Chinese capital city intensified restrictive measures against COVID-19 to curb cross-infection.