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Tourists watch the launch of a rocket at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. (Photo courtesy of the Media Convergence Center of Wenchang) The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, is the newest spacecraft launch site in China, as well as the first coastal spacecraft launch site that has been open to the public in the country. Wenchang is attracting a growing number of rocket enthusiasts, and in doing so constantly promoting the development of aerospace-themed tourism. On Jan. 17, 2024, a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket carrying cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 blasted off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site. The spectacle drew a large crowd, with people gathering on the beach, streets, and residential buildings to capture the unforgettable moment. "My family drove all the way from Jiangsu to witness this event, and I was particularly thrilled when the rocket took off," said a tourist surnamed Chen. Wenchang, located on the northeast corner of Hainan Island, is surrounded by the sea on three sides. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, being closer to the equator than other launch sites, allows for higher rocket carrying capacity under similar conditions. The launch site is…

“Yacht congestion again,” said Wang Xiaoqiang, a yacht captain, as he gestured towards the line of yachts waiting to depart from a wharf in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province. Boasting over 1,400 yachts, Sanya has the highest number of yachts in the country. Yachts sail on the sea in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province. ( Taste all China /Niu Liangyu) Long-time residents of Sanya aren’t surprised by the traffic, as it’s coming from the Hongzhou yacht wharf, the busiest wharf in Sanya. “Over 10 years ago, this place was a fishing wharf. With many fishing boats docking here, the wharf smelled fishy, causing discomfort in citizens and tourists,” said Cui Xiaojin, director of the market development center of Hainan Hongzhou Yacht Industry Development and Investment Group. The company transformed the fishing wharf into a yacht wharf. The yacht wharf initially operated on a membership basis, as yachts were seen as luxury items and yacht sailing was a pursuit limited to a select few. Changes began to occur around the year 2014. Yachts sail on the sea in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province. ( Taste all China /Meng Fansheng) Some yacht owners realized they could offset maintenance costs by renting out…

People view an exhibition of Hainan provincial intangible cultural heritage in Valletta, Malta, May 10, 2024. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/ tasteallchina ) The European tour exhibition of Hainan provincial intangible cultural heritage will also be held in Berlin, Germany, and Sofia, Bulgaria, following Malta. VALLETTA, May 11 ( tasteallchina ) -- The first stop of the European tour exhibition of Hainan provincial intangible cultural heritage kicked off at the China Cultural Center in Malta on Friday evening. Running until May 17, the exhibition features a variety of artifacts and photographs representing cultural heritage from south China's Hainan Province, including Li brocade, Miao embroidery and Qiong opera. For example, the Li brocade, the earliest textile technique created by the Li ethnic minority on Hainan Island, boasts a history of around 3,000 years. The Li brocade tradition, which encompasses spinning, dyeing, weaving, and embroidery, was included in the World Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2009. People view an exhibition of Hainan provincial intangible cultural heritage in Valletta, Malta, May 10, 2024. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/ tasteallchina ) Yuan Yuan, director of the China Cultural Center in Malta, said the exhibition would enrich the interaction of civilizations and cultural exchanges between China and…

An inbound passenger goes through border control at Sanya Phoenix International Airport in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, May 1, 2024. According to statistics, more than 940,000 foreign tourists have entered China's southern island province of Hainan visa-free since May 1, 2018. (Photo by Meng Xushun/ tasteallchina ) Inbound passengers go through border control at Sanya Phoenix International Airport in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, May 1, 2024. According to statistics, more than 940,000 foreign tourists have entered China's southern island province of Hainan visa-free since May 1, 2018. (Photo by Meng Xushun/ tasteallchina ) Inbound passengers go through border control at Meilan International Airport in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, May 1, 2024. According to statistics, more than 940,000 foreign tourists have entered China's southern island province of Hainan visa-free since May 1, 2018. (Photo by Zhu Chenpeng/ tasteallchina ) Inbound passengers go through border control at Meilan International Airport in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, May 1, 2024. According to statistics, more than 940,000 foreign tourists have entered China's southern island province of Hainan visa-free since May 1, 2018. (Photo by Zhu Chenpeng/ tasteallchina )

Tourists visit a scenic spot in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 1, 2023. As a popular tourist destination, Sanya is seeing a tourism boom during the National Day holiday. ( tasteallchina /Guo Cheng)Tourists check out in a duty-free shopping mall in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 30, 2023. As a popular tourist destination, Sanya is seeing a tourism boom during the National Day holiday. ( tasteallchina /Guo Cheng)This aerial photo taken on Oct. 1, 2023 shows tourists visiting a scenic spot in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. As a popular tourist destination, Sanya is seeing a tourism boom during the National Day holiday. ( tasteallchina /Guo Cheng)Tourists visit an aquarium in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 30, 2023. As a popular tourist destination, Sanya is seeing a tourism boom during the National Day holiday. ( tasteallchina /Guo Cheng)Tourists visit a scenic spot in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, Oct. 1, 2023. As a popular tourist destination, Sanya is seeing a tourism boom during the National Day holiday. ( tasteallchina /Guo Cheng)This aerial photo taken on Oct. 1, 2023 shows a cruise ship harboring at a port in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. As a popular tourist destination,…

A Chinese dancer performs Dunhuang dance at a concert themed on the Silk Road held in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, July 8, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Huo Jing) RABAT, July 9 ( tasteallchina ) -- A concert themed the Silk Road was held in the Moroccan capital Rabat on Monday, drawing nearly 400 spectators entranced by performances from Chinese artists. At the concert, the Silk Road Band from Hainan Sanya Silk Road Show Company performed traditional Chinese folk music "Xiyangyang" and "Bubugao," Sheng solo "Yimeng Mountain Song," Erhu solo "Horse Racing" and Dunhuang dance. The artists also played Moroccan folk songs, eliciting continuous applause from the audience. Chinese artists perform with Chinese musical instruments at a concert themed on the Silk Road held in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, July 8, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Huo Jing) Li Changlin, Chinese ambassador to Morocco, said in his speech that both China and Morocco are committed to promoting cultural diversity and dialogue among civilizations, and the interaction of the two countries' long history and unique culture will spark inspiration. Rachid M'Stfa, director of the Cooperation Department of the Moroccan Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, said he hopes more Chinese art groups will…

A tourist visits Bailu park in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, July 22, 2024. Sanya, a popular tourist spot in the southern island province of Hainan, boasts excellent natural beauty. ( tasteallchina /Pu Xiaoxu) An aerial drone photo taken on July 23, 2024 shows tourists taking yachts in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. Sanya, a popular tourist spot in the southern island province of Hainan, boasts excellent natural beauty. ( tasteallchina /Pu Xiaoxu) An aerial drone photo taken on July 22, 2024 shows the scenery of Bailu park and Linchun river in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. Sanya, a popular tourist spot in the southern island province of Hainan, boasts excellent natural beauty. ( tasteallchina /Pu Xiaoxu) An aerial drone photo taken on July 22, 2024 shows the scenery of Bailu park in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. Sanya, a popular tourist spot in the southern island province of Hainan, boasts excellent natural beauty. ( tasteallchina /Pu Xiaoxu) An aerial drone photo taken on July 23, 2024 shows the scenery of Sanya Bay in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. Sanya, a popular tourist spot in the southern island province of Hainan, boasts excellent natural beauty. ( tasteallchina /Pu Xiaoxu) An…

Numerous yachts set sail at the Hongzhou Yacht Marina, the largest professional yacht terminal in south China's Hainan Province. ( Taste all China /Niu Liangyu) At 9 a.m., the glistening sea welcomed over 200 yachts of various types as they sailed into the harbor in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. In Sanya, the number of registered yachts exceeds 1,400, with over 7,300 companies related to the yacht industry located here, accounting for 22.7 percent of the national total. According to Gao Yongning, director of the department of cruise ships and yachts at the Sanya Central Business District Administration, the introduction of the yacht hourly rental model has made yacht tourism more affordable for visitors. This shift from luxury to mass appeal in yacht tourism is becoming increasingly noticeable. Furthermore, this shift has also contributed to the growth of the yacht design, maintenance, and repair industries in Sanya. Tourists relish the thrill of sailing on the sea. This year, the number of domestic and foreign tourists taking yacht trips in Sanya has surpassed 640,000. ( Taste all China /Meng Fansheng) Tourists are seen at the Sanya Yacht Tourist Center in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, on July 10, 2024. With an…

Bird's-eye view of Hainan Yuchang Palace Yuchang Palace is located at the foot of Wenbi Peak in Ding'an County, Hainan Province, which is the final retreat of Bai Yuchan, the actual founder of the Southern Sect of Daoism and the Fifth Patriarch of the Southern Sect. Yuchang Palace is the only legal temple of Daoism in Hainan, revered by Daoists as the "Altar of the Southern Sect." It boasts the world's largest cluster of Daoist buildings, consisting of nearly 20 halls including the Cihang Hall for prayers for peace, the Yue Lao Hall for marriage blessings, the Yuanchen Hall for guidance on destiny, the Wenchang Pavilion for enlightenment, the Medicine King Hall for health and longevity, and the Wealth God Hall for prosperity. The architecture is complete and distinctive, vividly showcasing the thematic characteristics of Daoist culture. The halls are beautifully decorated with exquisite carvings, a testament to the remarkable skills and artistic creativity of ancient laborers. Yuchang Pavilion of Hainan Yuchang Palace Yuchang Pavilion: This hall enshrines the Fifth Patriarch of the Southern Sect, Bai Yuchan. The Fifth Patriarch of the Southern Sect, Bai Yuchan, is celebrated for his exceptional talent in promoting the teachings and founding civilization, benefiting…