Economy

(ECNS) -- Harbin has become the brightest star of tourism recently in China, attracting attention both at home and abroad. Many overseas media outlets are noting its ice and snow economy driven by tourism, which they believe would become a highlight of China's economic recovery. “Elsa would be proud. The fairy-tale castles -- carved completely from ice -- at the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival look right out of the Frozen movie,” reported The National. “Elsewhere, icy sculptures – some a few stories high – are built to resemble Chinese-style bridges and buildings, including one that takes after the Temple of Heaven in Beijing,” it added. Tourists visit the Harbin Ice and Snow World, a real-life Disney's Frozen world, during the annual Harbin Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 4, 2024. BNN Breaking, an independent news network founded by Indian-American internet entrepreneur Gurbaksh Chahal, noted that the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival promises an enchanting experience unlike any other. “With the aid of state-of-the-art technology, they aim to create breathtaking displays of ice and snow art that will transcend the boundaries of imagination,” it said. BNN Breaking also noted that the…

HONG KONG, June 30 ( tasteallchina ) -- An event to promote the culture of the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor was held here Sunday as part of efforts to strengthen tourism cooperation between northwest China's Shaanxi Province and Hong Kong. The Yellow Emperor, also known as Huangdi, was the legendary common ancestor of the Chinese nation. The mausoleum is located on Qiao Mountain in Huangling County of Shaanxi Province. Feng Haobin, an official with the cultural heritage site, said at the event that the Yellow Emperor's Mausoleum is a spiritual symbol of Chinese civilization, and is crucial for promoting national spirit. Shaanxi and Hong Kong have broad cooperation potential in culture, tourism, economy and other aspects, he said. Xin Congjin, chairman of a tourism association in Hong Kong to promote Chinese tourism, said that as an East-meets-West center for international cultural exchange, Hong Kong plays a key role for the culture of the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor to go onto the world stage. Hong Kong and Shaanxi have worked together in recent years to complement each other's strengths, with exchanges and cooperation between the two sides in the fields of economy, culture, finance and technology continuing to expand,…

In the vast expanse of Weifang's Binhai district, a captivating fragrance fills the air, drawing visitors from near and far to the enchanting Fangqing Rose Park. This vibrant rose haven, once a barren salt-alkaline wasteland, stands as a testament to the transformative power of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship. Through meticulous reclamation and rehabilitation efforts, Binhai district has revitalized this previously unproductive land, transforming it into a thriving haven for salt-tolerant crops. Years of dedicated research and meticulous selection have yielded a remarkable strain of rose, specifically adapted to thrive in the challenging salt-alkaline environment. These roses boast some exceptional characteristics: resistance to salinity and drought, extended flowering periods, and abundant yields. But these roses aren't just pretty to look at – they hold immense economic value as well. Their delicate petals are harvested and processed into fragrant rose teas and soothing rose essential oils, creating a flourishing industry that has improved the lives of local residents. Numerous villagers have found jobs in the rose park, plucking the flowers and improving their families' standards of living, all within the comfort of their own neighborhoods. Recognizing the immense potential of the rose economy, Binhai District is committed to further strengthening the…

Tourists visit the Zhanqiao Pier, a famous scenic area in Qingdao, Shandong province, on May 1. During the just-concluded May Day holiday, Qingdao's holiday economy continued to heat up, with a set of data vividly illustrating the vitality of the city's holiday market.According to a May Day holiday travel survey released by Ctrip, flight bookings to Qingdao increased by 21 percent year-on-year. Data from the Tujia homestay platform indicated that Qingdao made the list of the top 10 most popular destinations nationwide during the holiday.Taking advantage of the May Day holiday, Qingdao's cultural and tourism industry has been actively promoting the integration of culture and tourism and developing new creative scenarios, formats, and models such as "maritime + culture and tourism" to create new engines for high-quality development.On the first day of the May Day holiday, the Zhanqiao Pier, a famous scenic area in Qingdao, became highly popular on social media and a top streaming site. The completion and opening of the Zhanqiao Pier Terminal at Qingdao Bay and the launch of the new city-wide sea bus line have connected sea, land, and rail transportation, better meeting the demands of tourists for close-to-sea experiences. Along the coast, venues like the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center, Xiaomaidao Park, and the Golden Beach Beer City all experienced peak…