Qingdao boosts tourism by bringing new life to old sites
China DailyQingdao, Shandong province Unique tourism culture in Qingdao, Shandong province combining old Liyuan architecture with new modern amenities has interested travelers at home and abroad. Dabaodao Cultural and Leisure Street, which has benefited from this distinct tourism culture, was considered charming for its long history, as well as its modern facilities, which gave tourists a refreshing experience, according to a Hong Kong traveler who has toured around the place. The renovation of historical urban areas was part of measures taken by Shibei district, home to Dabaodao, to make full use of local tourist resources to revitalize its tourism sector and stimulate consumption. The district is keen on designing tourism products that appeal to tourists and is looking to ride the wave of the upcoming 2023 Shandong Tourism Development Conference to increase exposure of local tourism.