Cultural tourism

This photo taken on June 15, 2024 shows a view of a business district in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province. In recent years, Liaoning has integrated natural and cultural resources to develop the cultural tourism industry and further release the potential of cultural tourism consumption. ( tasteallchina /Fan Yuqing) Children have fun at the Laohutan scenic area in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 14, 2024. In recent years, Liaoning has integrated natural and cultural resources to develop the cultural tourism industry and further release the potential of cultural tourism consumption. ( tasteallchina /Fan Yuqing) Visitors pose for photos during a boat trip in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, May 25, 2024. In recent years, Liaoning has integrated natural and cultural resources to develop the cultural tourism industry and further release the potential of cultural tourism consumption. ( tasteallchina /Li Xulun) This photo taken on June 14, 2024 shows a view of the Jinshitan National Holiday Resort in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province. In recent years, Liaoning has integrated natural and cultural resources to develop the cultural tourism industry and further release the potential of cultural tourism consumption. ( tasteallchina /Fan Yuqing) People have fun at the Jinshitan National Holiday…

BEIJING, May 17 ( tasteallchina ) -- China's museums recorded 1.29 billion visits in 2023, setting a new record, according to figures from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The surge in museum attendance highlighted a booming enthusiasm for cultural tourism in China, which features integrating travel with cultural and educational elements. The number of traditional culture-themed scenic spots has risen from 2,064 in 2012 to over 4,000 in 2023, marking an annual growth rate of 8 percent. Between 2012 and 2023, the number of government-accredited scenic spots dedicated to revolutionary legacy has grown by an annual average 19.52 percent, with an average annual growth rate of 13.08 percent in visitor reception. The past years have also witnessed a broader synergy between tourism and various sectors, including industry, sports, and arts performance, with the establishment of over 200 cross-sector tourist demonstration bases, according to the ministry.

An aerial drone photo taken on June 1, 2024 shows the Great Wall and the Shixia Village in Yanqing District of Beijing, capital of China. ( tasteallchina /Chen Zhonghao) BEIJING, June 2 ( tasteallchina ) -- Shixia Village in Yanqing District of Beijing was first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and was once an important pass in the north of Juyongguan section of the Great Wall. The village, which is surrounded by mountains, has developed a tourism industry relying on the resources of the Great Wall in recent years and attracts visitors from all over the world. An aerial drone photo taken on June 1, 2024 shows the Shixia Village in Yanqing District of Beijing, capital of China. ( tasteallchina /Chen Zhonghao) A villager sweeps a lane in the morning in Shixia Village in Yanqing District of Beijing, capital of China, June 1, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Chen Zhonghao) A villager works in a garden in Shixia Village, Yanqing District of Beijing, capital of China, May 31, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Chen Zhonghao) Waiters serve local delicacy to customers in Shixia Village in Yanqing District of Beijing, capital of China, June 1, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Chen Zhonghao) Teachers and students from…

This photo taken with a mobile phone on April 16, 2024 shows visitors viewing the exhibition "Magnificence and Grandeur: Immersive Experience of Grotto Art" at the National Museum of China in Beijing, capital of China. ( tasteallchina /Luo Xin) BEIJING, May 13 ( tasteallchina ) -- During this year's May Day holiday, immersive, interactive exhibitions not only stopped tourists in their tracks but also gave new impetus to the cultural tourism boom. At the National Museum of China in Beijing, an exhibition titled "Magnificence and Grandeur: Immersive Experience of Grotto Art," was well received. The exhibition uses giant installations, artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, digital interactive applications and other technology to bring together cultural treasures such as Mogao Caves, Maiji Mountain Grottoes, Yungang Grottoes and Longmen Grottoes. The murals, sculptures, carvings and inscriptions in these grottoes have been recreated as digital art, conveying the aesthetic pursuits, cultural spirit and values intrinsic to ancient Chinese grotto art, making the cultural heritage radiate renewed vitality in the changing times, according to the museum's volunteer. For example, the inscriptions in Longmen Grottoes are brought back to life by AI algorithms and augmented reality (AR) infrared triggering technology. When the audience touch a character, it…

Photo shows performers during the song and dance drama, the "Epic of Manas," which is performed during the 10th Manas International Cultural Tourism Festival in Artux city, Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. ( Taste all China /Li Long) The 10th Manas International Cultural Tourism Festival was held in Artux city, Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, from July 13 to 15. During the festival, the song and dance drama, the "Epic of Manas," was performed. Adapted from the original, the drama is segmented into an overture titled "Hero's Praise," followed by acts including "Birth," "Alliance," "Wedding," "Expedition," and "Return." The drama unfolds the moving tales from the epic through a stunning blend of song, dance, digital projections, and other integrated art and technical means. With its unique artistic style, the “Epic of Manas” imparts a majestic and awe-inspiring aura on the audience. Centered on the growth story of Manas, a heroic figure from the Kirgiz ethnic group, the drama intertwines the spirit of Manas with the indomitable spirit of the Chinese nation, bravely forging ahead in pursuit of national rejuvenation and the well-being of the people. The "Epic of Manas" is…