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China's tourism sector eyeing gradual rebound post-epidemic
Cautious reopening of businesses, recreational spots and major scenic attractions across the country, has boded well for China's hard-hit tourism industry that is desperate to cater to surging domestic travel demands.
'Alive Together' light show opens Thursday in Beijing Yuyuantan Park
The 2020 Beijing International Light Festival's Alive Together outdoor light immersive experience exhibition opens on Thursday in Beijing Yuyuantan Park.
Polar park opens in China's 'furnace city'
A polar park was opened on Tuesday in Changsha, capital of Central China's Hunan province, which is known as a "furnace city" that suffers from long-lasting, hot weather in summer.
Chinese tourism rebounds quicker than rest of world: WSJ report
Chinese tourism is rebounding as travelers stick to domestic trips due to the worldwide pandemic and the country's relaxed duty-free rules, the Wall Street Journal reported on Aug 11.
China's tourism sector to curb waste of food
China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism will launch a campaign to curb waste of food, said an official with the ministry.
Tourists enjoy themselves at scenic spots in Inner Mongolia
?Aerial photo taken on Aug. 16, 2020 shows tourists taking a boating trip at Jiulongwan scenic spot in Zhuozi County, Ulanqab, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
China has 845 five-star hotels at end of 2019
The number of five-star hotels in China stood at 845 at the end of 2019, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said.
Tourists highly favor Zhuhai as Macao travel allowed
?Zhuhai is one of this summer vacation's most popular destinations in South China, says China's leading travel service provider Ctrip.
Mexican cuisine, culture to spice up Beijing at festival
With Mexico as the country of honor this year, the three-day event serves up a smorgasbord of Mexican and Tex-Mex food, craft beers and live entertainment.
Domestic travel bounces back to health
Demand for domestic travel was rekindled last month when approval for cross-provincial group tours to most areas was granted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Hubei tourism rebounds after free-entry policy
Tourist sites in Hubei province rebounded in business after scrapping entrance fees for domestic visitors, a token of gratitude for nationwide assistance during the COVID-19 outbreak.
China sees recovery of domestic tourism
China’s domestic tourism is regaining vitality during the summer. According to a report released by Ctrip, China’s leading online tourism service platform, over 4,000 travel agencies have launched domestic tour products on the platform since the country resumed trans-provincial group tourism in mid-July, doubling that before the reboot.
Exhibition invites South Koreans to visit Lanzhou online
The China Tourism Office in Seoul and the Lanzhou Culture and Tourism Bureau launched an exhibition on Lanzhou scenery, inviting South Koreans to visit the city online.
An idyllic exhibition space
A rural art museum is becoming a popular weekend getaway for city dwellers. Several two-story buildings featuring gray tiles and white walls are scattered across a green rice paddy at Liantang town, Qingpu district, about one hour's drive from downtown Shanghai.
Mainland to resume handling tourist endorsements to Macao
Exit and entry departments of China's public security organs will gradually resume the handling of Chinese mainland residents' tourist endorsements for individual or group tours to Macao, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) said on Tuesday.
Wuxi to bolster nighttime economy
At night in Wuxi, cruise boats shuttle back and forth on the Grand Canal, diners savor all kinds of dishes, and tourists and locals flock to its central Qingming Bridge Scenic Area as city life returns to its normal pace.
Shijingshan Amusement Park Summer Carnival open
Shijingshan Amusement Park's 2020 Summer Carnival kicked off Saturday and will be open through the end of August. Visitors can enjoy delicious food, drinks and live performances, as well as the park's recreational facilities.
Global tourism faces challenges on its journey to full recovery
As countries around the world get a grip on the novel coronavirus and cautiously begin reopening their economies, global tourism has seen a glimmer of hope, but it still faces an uphill struggle.
Beijing kicks off vote for popular destinations online
The 100 most popular destinations in Beijing will be selected by internet users and announced to the public in October.
Fujian's pilot zone ramping up cultural and natural offerings
The Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Zone in Fujian province is ramping up its efforts to be a world-class tourism destination for sightseeing and cultural experiences, a local official said.
?Pingtan aims to become international tourist island
Preserving the natural environment and boosting green development are a prerequisite foundation for the Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Zone in Fujian province to develop into an international tourist island, local officials said.
Hubei tourist attractions to allow free entry for domestic visitors
Nearly 400 A-level scenic spots in Central China's Hubei province will open to visitors from across the country for free starting from Aug 8 till the end of the year, the provincial government said Friday.
Terracotta Warriors see more visitors during summer vacation
Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum, known for its famous army of terracotta warriors, has received nearly 20,000 tourists per day during the peak season of the summer vacation and the waning COVID-19 epidemic.
Getting out, getting going
The 37-year-old Beijing resident booked the trip to the southern island the moment he saw the news on July 20 that Beijing had lowered its public-health-emergency response from the second to the third level after recording zero new COVID-19 cases for 14 days in a row.
Shutterbugs spotlight ancient Great Wall in Northwest China
It all happened in a series of clicks. Holding his breath, Li Peng squatted down and pressed the shutter button successively as he focused his camera on a beacon tower at the ancient Great Wall, standing beneath a starry sky.
Attractions' attraction
China's visitor attractions delivered a strong performance last year, a global attractions-attendance report says.
Surge in domestic visitors as virus restrictions lifted in China
After almost two weeks into a resumption of trans-provincial group tours in China, hotels and homestays across the country have seen reservations surge following a long period of bleak earnings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, business insiders said.
Nepal opens Qomolangma after nearly 5 months of shutdown
Nepal has opened Qomolangma and other Himalayan peaks from Thursday after a shutdown that had lasted for four and a half months, according to a Tourism Department official.
Canal steeped in history continues to charm
Thrusting a pole into the water, Ai Junming, 58, weaves his way through a lengthy canal on his aged wooden boat, framing a quaint tableau for throngs of nostalgic visitors.
Daylily flowers nourish dry land, life
In the darkness before dawn, little lights can be seen moving slowly across the landscape, flickering like stars. They are, in fact, the headlamps of workers picking edible flowers for dining tables across the country.