Across China, scenic spots and cultural sites are embracing the summer travel boom with a diverse array of vibrant activities.
The dreamlike natural scenery of Chaka Salt Lake, China's largest salt lake in northwestern Qinghai Province, has attracted 2.1 million tourists during the summer. The scenic spot also presented 27 selected photo spots and arranged featured experience zones, such as salt sculpture exhibition areas.
Situated on a steep mountainside with lucid waters and lush greenery, the Xiaoqikong scenic area in Libo County of southwest China's Guizhou Province received over 60,000 visitors per day in August. A rich variety of activities, like rowing transparent kayaks and rappelling near waterfalls, enjoyed booming popularity.
"The waterfall and the lake are really clear, and the colors are very beautiful. It's very comfortable and relaxing to feel the water and the scenery blend together, " said tourist Feng Weizheng.
Meanwhile, art exhibitions in Shanghai have become a popular way to spend the summer holiday. This month, the city is hosting dozens of intriguing art shows simultaneously, such as the technology and art interactive exhibition at the Powerlong Museum.
In Jingdezhen City, located in eastern China's Jiangxi Province, local museums also feature a diverse range of personalized exhibitions for tourists.
In Dunhuang City, located in northwest China's Gansu Province, visitors can explore the millennium-old Mogao Grottoes—a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its extensive collection of Buddhist artworks—both in person and through VR headsets in the newly built digital exhibition hall, which offers an up-close view of the murals.
"All equipment operates from opening in the morning to closing in the afternoon; children as young as five and people as old as 75 have all come to visit. Many people want to come again after the exhibition is over. This place has now become a small hit at the Mogao Grottoes," said Tao Xinyan, a staff member of the cultural promotion department at the Dunhuang Academy.
Cultural and tourism departments in various regions have also implemented favorable measures and launched a variety of travel products to meet the surging demand.
Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has increased the number of flights from the capital, Harbin, to the tourism hotspot of Mohe from 24 to 33 per week. Additionally, the number of passenger trains has been increased from three pairs per day to six pairs.
Beijicun, also known as the 'North Pole Village,' located in Mohe—one of the best places in the country to view the northern lights—has established a cultural creative center and introduced reindeer tribe-themed ethnic travel photography for summer visitors.
North China's Shanxi Province has introduced three themed routes centered around cultural sites, allowing tourists to experience the grandeur and beauty of the province's ancient architecture.
Scenic spots across China embrace summer travel boom with vibrant activities
