Rural village reaches new heights with sky ladder

2 weeks ago

China's otherworldly mountains that inspired Avatar

BBC

China's otherworldly mountains that inspired Avatar Alamy Zhangjiajie, China's first national park, also features glass-bottomed bridges, a mountain elevator and a food court complete with a McDonald's for those inclined to take it easy. Shy – short for Shen Hong Yan – was my guide through Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in central China, and she knew there were better viewpoints …

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Daredevils descend on Zhangjiajie's iconic peaks

China Daily

Wingsuit contestants aim for a target during their glides in Zhangjiajie. The number of travelers on international flights this year had reached almost 400,000 as of Sept 26, with more than 2,500 flights arriving, marking an increase of 177 percent compared to last year, he said. The scenery and landscape in Zhangjiajie are amazing, and he had no idea something …

Zhangjiajie

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Low-altitude helicopter tour launched in Quzhou

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-11-29 The low-altitude helicopter tourism route is launched in Kaihua county, Quzhou. A Bell helicopter 206B3 soared into the sky from the take-off point in the Root Palace Buddhist Cultural Tourism Zone in Kaihua county, Quzhou, on Nov 26, offering breathtaking views of Kaihua's natural beauty. This marks the opening of Kaihua's first low-altitude passenger-carrying helicopter tourism route, …

Quzhou Kaihua Tourism Zone

54 years, 11 months ago

China’s hottest new tourist attraction is 5,000 feet in the air

CNN

Hong Kong CNN — China has 3.7 million square miles of land to explore. “The feet in this video are mine, and that kid is my son,” said He Qian, whose Tianti climbing video went viral on Douyin, TikTok’s sister app in China. “I was not nervous, my son was,” He told CNN, “but he was all right soon afterward.” …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Snow transforms Xueling scenic area into dreamlike world

China Daily

A photo shows the unique winter landscape of the Xueling Scenic Area in Yanbian Korean autonomous prefecture, Jilin province in early winter. The Xueling Scenic Area in Yanbian Korean autonomous prefecture, Jilin province, recently published a series of photos presenting its unique early winter landscape. Located at the foot of Changbai Mountain, the scenic area is famous for its abundant …

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Well-being boosted in Wuhan through 'sports + entertainment'

China Daily

A night view of Topgolf Wuhan Venue in Wuhan, Hubei province. Wuhan, the capital of Central China's Hubei province, is boosting its technology-enhanced "sports + entertainment" program in a bid to lift residents' well-being and make their lives more enjoyable. Nestled in the heart of the stunning Longyang Lake Ecological Area's Fairy Tale Forest Park in Hanyang district, Topgolf Wuha …

Wuhan Topgolf Hanyang

Well-being boosted in Wuhan through 'sports + entertainment'

China Daily

A night view of Topgolf Wuhan Venue in Wuhan, Hubei province. Wuhan, the capital of Central China's Hubei province, is boosting its technology-enhanced "sports + entertainment" program in a bid to lift residents' well-being and make their lives more enjoyable. Nestled in the heart of the stunning Longyang Lake Ecological Area's Fairy Tale Forest Park in Hanyang district, Topgolf Wuha …

Wuhan Topgolf Hanyang

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Immersive Battle Takes Center Stage in Yinan, Garnering Huge Crowds

China Daily

An immersive interactive project in Yinan county, China, has gained popularity, attracting large crowds during the National Day holiday. The game, named 'Follow the Leader to Conquer the Town', engages visitors through role-playing and tasks, providing a fresh and enjoyable experience. The move reflects Shandong's broader initiatives to create immersive tourism projects, including costume plays. Visitors become protagonists in the …

Entertainment Culture History Recreation

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Guizhou's ancient beauty a magnet for international visitors

China Daily

The Xiaoqikong scenic area in Libo county, Guizhou province, is a captivating destination for nature lovers. LEI SHENG/FOR CHINA DAILY Visual artists from around the world recently explored the beauty and uniqueness of Guizhou province in Southwest China at the five-day Visual@China Guizhou 2024 trip, which was jointly held by China Daily and the Publicity Department of the Communist Party …

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2 months ago

Park in Quzhou named world-class dark sky protected area

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-10-24 The starry sky is seen over Kaihua Dark Sky Park, located in Kaihua county, Quzhou, Zhejiang province. With the release of the World List of Dark Sky Protected Areas, Kaihua Dark Sky Park in Kaihua county, Quzhou, Zhejiang province was among the eight sites in China to be recognized, according to local media on Oct 22. The …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Discovering Zhoushan's stunning mountain vistas

China Daily

A trail winds through Guchui Mountain in Dinghai district, Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. Guchui Mountain, located in Lincheng New Area in Dinghai district, features wide and comfortable mountain trails suitable for all ages. As visitors ascend the colorful paths, they can enjoy the lush surrounding greenery and, at the summit, take in panoramic views of the city's skyline and bustling traffic …

Mountain Zhoushan Putuo Putuo Mountain

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jining blends past, present in cultural harmony

China Daily

Jining, a city steeped in cultural and natural heritage, is renowned for its Confucian sites, the Grand Canal, and the origins of its wetlands. A night drone light show at Nishan Sacred Land illuminates the sky. A mixed reality digital light show at the Sankong scenic area, where technology meets tradition in a spectacular display. The Sankong scenic area have …

Confucian Jining

3 months ago

Hunan tourism conference propels industry to new heights

China Daily

By Zou Shuo and Zhu Youfang in Hengyang, Hunan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-09-23 16:01 The opening ceremony of The Third Hunan Tourism Development Conference was held in Hengyang on Saturday night. The Third Hunan Tourism Development Conference, held in Hengyang from Friday to Sunday, exemplified the province's dedication to elevate its tourism industry to new heights. It wants to …

Conference Tourism Industrial Hengyang Hunan

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mountain climbing trend invigorates rural economy in Qinghai

China Daily

XINING — Nestled deep within the bosom of the Sanjiangyuan area, where the Yangtze, Yellow and Lancang rivers originate, it is still early autumn in Qumarleb county, Qinghai province, but the snowflakes have started falling gently. Outdoor sports typically take advantage of natural resources and are closely linked to the national strategy of rural vitalization, said Li Yuan, head of …

Industry Outdoor Mountaineering Outdoor Sports Mountain Zheng Yuan

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jiuzhai Valley connected with national rail network

China Daily

Staff members perform for passengers on the first train from Huanglongjiuzhai station to Chengdu in Sichuan province on Friday. AN YUAN/CHINA NEWS SERVICE A new railway linking Jiuzhai Valley Natural Reserve, the renowned tourist destination in Southwest China, opened on Friday, significantly improving accessibility to the remote and rugged region, the national railway operator China State Railway Group said. The …

Travel China Network Railway Rail Valley Ding

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mountain climbing trend invigorates rural economy in Qinghai

China Daily

XINING — Nestled deep within the bosom of the Sanjiangyuan area, where the Yangtze, Yellow and Lancang rivers originate, it is still early autumn in Qumarleb county, Qinghai province, but the snowflakes have started falling gently. Outdoor sports typically take advantage of natural resources and are closely linked to the national strategy of rural vitalization, said Li Yuan, head of …

Industry Outdoor Mountaineering Outdoor Sports Mountain Zheng Yuan

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Yizhou Jiulanghua Scenic Area welcomes visitors with enhanced facilities

China Daily

The Jiulanghua Waterfall Scenic Area in Hechi offers people the chance to immerse themselves in the cool water, either wading in or floating leisurely on a raft. Additionally, the park features amenities such as a children's play area and raft rental services, ensuring that all visitors' needs are met. Located in Helin village, Sancha town, Yizhou district, the scenic area …

4 months ago

Stargazing event promotes dark sky tourism in Hami

China Daily

Zhou Bo hosts a livestreaming session of the Perseids meteor shower at a hotel in Dahaidao on Aug 12. "Through such live events, we hope to draw more attention to Hami's dark night tourism resources and let more people personally experience its charm," Zhou said. In the rugged terrain of the Sandaoling mining area in Hami city lies the ancient …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Alpine style scales new heights

China Daily

Homestay at foot of Huangshan Mountain sees Austrian, his Chinese wife and daughter, enjoy a fresh start At the foothills of Huangshan Mountain, a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site in East China's Anhui province, Armin Schober, an Austrian, and his Chinese wife, Huang Qiong, run a homestay, which combines traditional Chinese architecture and Western interior design. With intricately …

Chinese Village Huangshan Huangshan Mountain Homestay Schober Tachuan

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Vibrant day, radiant night: Rural tourism rocks

China Daily

An ancient village in Huangshan, Anhui province, attracts tourists from across the country in July. "Adorning every nook and cranny of the ancient village with lights that also reflect modern aesthetics, the village transforms into a dazzling spectacle when night falls," said a visitor surnamed Wang to the village. The rapid growth of the local nighttime economy has led to …

Power Night Tourism Village Xinghua Village Linxia Xinghua

5 months, 1 week ago

Ethnic village links tradition with modernity

China Daily

Staff members take photos for tourists at a homestay at Dazhai village of Longsheng county, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, July 11, 2024. An aerial drone photo taken on July 11, 2024 shows terraced fields at Dazhai village of Longsheng county, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. Yu Qiongtong, a homestay operator, talks with newly-recruited staff members at his …

Ethnic Village Yao Zhuang Autonomous Dazhai Longsheng County Dazhai Village

5 months, 1 week ago

Jining blends past, present in cultural harmony

China Daily

Jining, a city steeped in cultural and natural heritage, is renowned for its Confucian sites, the Grand Canal, and the origins of its wetlands. A night drone light show at Nishan Sacred Land illuminates the sky. A mixed reality digital light show at the Sankong scenic area, where technology meets tradition in a spectacular display. The Sankong scenic area have …

Confucian Jining

5 months, 1 week ago

Nanchang Meiling Ecological Tourism Resort, Jiangxi province

China Daily

Nanchang Meiling Ecological Tourism Resort, Jiangxi province 江西省南昌梅岭生态旅游度假区 Address: 149 Cuiyan Road, Xinjian district, Nanchang city, Jiangxi province Tel: 0791-83763596 A snow-capped Meiling Ecological Tourism Resort in Nanchang, Jiangxi province Neighboring the Changbei International Airport, the Meiling Ecological Tourism Resort in northwestern Nanchang city, Jiangxi province covers an area of 25.94 square kilometers. The resort is home to many tourist …

Music Tourism China Mountain Chinese Province Park

6 months ago

A date with old quarries-turned-ecological park in Weihai

China Daily

A pair of photos showcasing what Huaxiacheng Scenic Area looked like before and after the massive transformation project in Weihai, East China's Shandong province. Weihai, a coastal city sitting on the tip of the Shandong Peninsula, wowed a cohort of foreign journalists and influencers with its clean oceans, leisured coastal lifestyle and vibrant folk culture, during their three-day media tour …

Shandong Weihai

6 months, 1 week ago

A date with old quarries-turned-ecological park in Weihai

China Daily

A pair of photos showcasing what Huaxiacheng Scenic Area looked like before and after the massive transformation project in Weihai, East China’s Shandong province. Weihai, a coastal city sitting on the tip of the Shandong Peninsula, wowed a cohort of foreign journalists and influencers with its clean oceans, leisured coastal lifestyle and vibrant folk culture, during their three-day media tour …

Shandong Weihai Scenic Area

6 months, 1 week ago

A date with old quarries-turned-ecological park in Weihai

China Daily

A pair of photos showcasing what Huaxiacheng Scenic Area looked like before and after the massive transformation project in Weihai, East China’s Shandong province. Weihai, a coastal city sitting on the tip of the Shandong Peninsula, wowed a cohort of foreign journalists and influencers with its clean oceans, leisured coastal lifestyle and vibrant folk culture, during their three-day media tour …

Shandong Weihai

6 months, 1 week ago

A date with old quarries-turned-ecological park in Weihai

China Daily

A pair of photos showcasing what Huaxiacheng Scenic Area looked like before and after the massive transformation project in Weihai, East China’s Shandong province. Weihai, a coastal city sitting on the tip of the Shandong Peninsula, wowed a cohort of foreign journalists and influencers with its clean oceans, leisured coastal lifestyle and vibrant folk culture, during their three-day media tour …

Shandong Weihai

6 months, 1 week ago

Dajuyuan village: An idyllic summer retreat

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-06-14 A view of the sunrise from Shimen Mountain in Kecheng district, Quzhou, Zhejiang province. Dajuyuan village in Kecheng district, Quzhou, Zhejiang province has become a coveted getaway for those seeking respite from the summer heat. Located at the foot of Shimen Mountain, the village is enveloped by lush forests and traversed by a crystal-clear mountain stream, offering …

Shimen Mountain

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Hechi emerges as popular tourist destination during May Day holiday

China Daily

Over the May Day holiday from May 1 to 5, Hechi city witnessed a significant increase in the number of tourists. Hechi Garden Expo Park introduced large-scale drone formation performances, waterfall fireworks music performances, and giant pink flame mountain night performances. Geyasi Valley hosted an ecological bonfire evening party, creating a strong festive atmosphere, with high popularity in major scenic …

Hechi

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Enthusiasts chase sky-high thrills of wind power

China Daily

By CHENG YUEZHU | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-04-30 08:58 Chinese cultural elements like Peking Opera masks are popular patterns on kites. CHINA DAILY Gao Zhenying, 66, a kite athlete with Beijing Kite Association, says that she goes to a park near her home almost every morning and flies her kite for two hours, usually a simple, single-line eagle …

China Daily Daily Gao Kites China

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Enthusiasts chase sky-high thrills of wind power

China Daily

By CHENG YUEZHU | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-04-30 08:58 Youngsters have a hands-on experience of kite making at Beijing International Kite Festival in mid-April. CHINA DAILY Increasing popularity Within China, the Chinese Kite Association hosts an annual series of kite festivals and events that attract the participation of a wider and more vibrant group of enthusiasts. Li Yiyang, …

China Beijing Kites Kite

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Enthusiasts chase sky-high thrills of wind power

China Daily

By CHENG YUEZHU | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-04-30 08:58 Chinese cultural elements like Peking Opera masks are popular patterns on kites. CHINA DAILY Gao Zhenying, 66, a kite athlete with Beijing Kite Association, says that she goes to a park near her home almost every morning and flies her kite for two hours, usually a simple, single-line eagle …

China Daily Gao Kites China

8 months, 4 weeks ago

Quzhou's spectacular high-altitude resort unveiled

China Daily

ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2024-03-26 A conceptual illustration of Quzhou Guoyi Grassland Resort Hotel. Nestled in Changshan's northeastern reaches, between the Meishudi scenic area and Chengcun village in Dong'an township, this high-altitude retreat beckons adventurers just 53 kilometers from Changshan's bustling county center. The resort's premiere feature, the Quzhou Guoyi Grassland Resort Hotel, perches over 800 meters above sea level, boasting an …

Resort Quzhou Changshan

9 months, 4 weeks ago

Must-see destinations in Qujiang

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-02-26 Yaowang Mountain in Qujiang district, Quzhou is dubbed "a natural oxygen bar". Here are two remarkable destinations worth exploring in Qujiang district, Quzhou, Zhejiang province. Yaowang Mountain Yaowang Mountain, a national 4A scenic spot, boasts an abundance of negative oxygen ions and fresh air. It is adorned with ancient camphor trees, precious Chinese fir trees, an 800-year-old …

Quzhou Qujiang Chaping Village Qujiang District

10 months, 1 week ago

Experiencing Guizhou's wild beauty

China Daily

A Francois' Langur and its cub are photographed in the Mayang River National Nature Reserve in Guizhou. It boasts 4.2 square km of primary forest and a large area of dove trees, a first-class protected tree which only exists in China, as well as a nationally protected wild plant and a species unique to China — the Guizhou Golden Snub-nosed …

China Mountain Guizhou Golden Summit

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Experience blessings of Jianglang Mountain during Spring Festival

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-02-02 An art installation is set up at the end of the One Line Sky in the Jianglang Mountain scenic area in Jiangshan, Quzhou, Zhejiang province, offering a special experience to visitors. As the Chinese New Year approaches, Jianglang Mountain in Jiangshan, Quzhou, Zhejiang province has prepared a special treat for visitors. A striking 298-meter-long and 4-meter-high art …

Jiangshan Jianglang Mountain

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Villages profit from lucid waters, lush mountains

China Daily

Visitors enjoy the beautiful scenery at Tongji weir in Lishui, Zhejiang province, in September. Home to lucid waters and lush mountain ranges, the Ancient Weir-Home of Painting scenic area in Lishui, a prefecture-level city in Zhejiang province, attracts some 1.9 million visitors a year. Currently, the scenic spot has become a typical model in Zhejiang for practicing the concept that …

Scenic Mountains State Grid Homestay Lucid Waters Zhejiang Electric

11 months, 1 week ago

Guizhou launches four air travel routes for winter

China Daily

Xiaoqikong Scenic Area is a national 5A-level scenic area in Guizhou's Libo county. Southwest China's Guizhou province launched four tourist routes on Jan 10, which allow tourists to enjoy skiing, hot springs, cultural activities, and traditional customs in winter by taking planes. Tourist route 1: Guiyang-Xingyi-Tongren Tourists can visit Fanjing Mountain in Tongren, explore the wonders of Maling River Canyon …

Scenic Route Area Visit Guizhou Tourists Guiyang

11 months, 1 week ago

Tourism revives millennia-old Qiang village

China Daily

Ethnic Qiang people dance to greet the new year according to their traditional calendar in Taoping Qiang village, Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture, Sichuan province. CHENGDU — Nestled in a gorge near the upper reaches of the Minjiang River in Southwest China's Sichuan province, Taoping Qiang village has existed for over two millennia. The village was reconstructed in the …

Maixi Qiang Village Tourism Revives

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Villages hit their goals

China Daily

A village woman promotes local specialities during a livestream session near the soccer pitch in Rongjiang. During the Rongjiang Village Super League, farm produce sales across the county reached 401 million yuan, up 58 percent. Natural attraction If sports have played a vital role in changing Rongjiang people's life, it's the natural southern landscape that has paid dividends in Yucun …

Million Yuan

1 year ago

Song Dynasty theme resort in Shandong to boost local night economy

China Daily

A view of Dasong Everbright City in Dongping county of Tai'an city of Shandong province. A forum on developing the night economy of Dasong Everbright City in Dongping county of Tai'an city was held to seek new opportunities for sustained growth of the local economy Nov, 2023. Based on its natural and cultural resources, the county opened Dasong Everbright City, …

Shandong Dongping Dasong Everbright City

1 year ago

Village people

China Daily

Viewers can enjoy a dramatic landscape from one of the observation spots on top of the mountain in Fengyi village, Haiyan county, Jiaxing, Zhejiang province. "I live in the neighborhood and often come here to kill time," Chen says. "They are all based on my memory, and each one takes about half a month to finish," Chen says, adding that …

Chen Village

1 year ago

Village people

China Daily

Visitors enjoy a sea of blossoms in Fengyi village, Zhejiang.CHINA DAILY "The place is really nice and convenient for all of us to get to," he says. The park started receiving guests in June last year and has offered employment opportunities to many senior villagers, who help offer tourism services. "Sometimes, it is still a little hard to imagine that …

Village Fengyi Fengyi Village

1 year ago

Village people

China Daily

Visitors enjoy a sea of blossoms in Fengyi village, Zhejiang.CHINA DAILY "The place is really nice and convenient for all of us to get to," he says. The park started receiving guests in June last year and has offered employment opportunities to many senior villagers, who help offer tourism services. "Sometimes, it is still a little hard to imagine that …

Village Fengyi Fengyi Village

1 year, 1 month ago

Quzhou has 4 new 3A-level attractions

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2023-11-13 Four tourist attractions in Quzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, namely Shengwang Valley, Chifangjian Cultural Park, Heshaoxi Base and Yanyu Jianglang Resort, were recently recognized as 3A-level tourist attractions. Chifangjian Cultural Park in Fushi village, Qujiang district has integrated horticultural cultural displays, garden creativity, bonsai art exhibitions, the research and promotion of science, and academic exchanges. An aerial …

Tourist Attractions Village Qujiang District District Quzhou Yanyu Jianglang Resort Heshaoxi Base Chifangjian Cultural Park

1 year, 1 month ago

Quzhou has 4 new 3A-level attractions

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2023-11-13 Four tourist attractions in Quzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, namely Shengwang Valley, Chifangjian Cultural Park, Heshaoxi Base and Yanyu Jianglang Resort, were recently recognized as 3A-level tourist attractions. Chifangjian Cultural Park in Fushi village, Qujiang district has integrated horticultural cultural displays, garden creativity, bonsai art exhibitions, the research and promotion of science, and academic exchanges. An aerial …

Village Tourist Area Qujiang District District Quzhou Yanyu Jianglang Resort Heshaoxi Base Chifangjian Cultural Park

1 year, 1 month ago

Quzhou has 4 new 3A-level attractions

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2023-11-13 Four tourist attractions in Quzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, namely Shengwang Valley, Chifangjian Cultural Park, Heshaoxi Base and Yanyu Jianglang Resort, were recently recognized as 3A-level tourist attractions. Chifangjian Cultural Park in Fushi village, Qujiang district has integrated horticultural cultural displays, garden creativity, bonsai art exhibitions, the research and promotion of science, and academic exchanges. An aerial …

Village Quzhou Qujiang District Yanyu Jianglang Resort Heshaoxi Base Chifangjian Cultural Park Shengwang Valley

1 year, 2 months ago

The sky's the limit

China Daily

An expressway linking Jigzhi county in the Golog Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Qinghai province, to Barkam county, the capital of the Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture in Sichuan province, is currently under construction. The builders of the expressway linking Jigzhi county in the Golog Tibetan autonomous prefecture in Qinghai province, to Barkam county, the capital of the Aba Tibetan and …

Tibetan Autonomous Sichuan Expressway Shu Prefecture Sichuan Province

1 year, 2 months ago

The sky's the limit

China Daily

An expressway linking Jigzhi county in the Golog Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Qinghai province, to Barkam county, the capital of the Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture in Sichuan province, is currently under construction. The builders of the expressway linking Jigzhi county in the Golog Tibetan autonomous prefecture in Qinghai province, to Barkam county, the capital of the Aba Tibetan and …

Tibetan Autonomous Sichuan Expressway Shu Prefecture Sichuan Province

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