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People visit the China (Harbin) Forest Museum in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, March 21, 2024. The World Forest Day falls on March 21. ( tasteallchina /Xie Jianfei) People visit the China (Harbin) Forest Museum in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, March 21, 2024. The World Forest Day falls on March 21. ( tasteallchina /Xie Jianfei) This photo taken on March 21, 2024 shows an exterior view of the China (Harbin) Forest Museum in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The World Forest Day falls on March 21. ( tasteallchina /Xie Jianfei) People visit the China (Harbin) Forest Museum in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, March 21, 2024. The World Forest Day falls on March 21. ( tasteallchina /Xie Jianfei) People visit the China (Harbin) Forest Museum in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, March 21, 2024. The World Forest Day falls on March 21. ( tasteallchina /Xie Jianfei) A tourist takes photos of butterfly specimens at the China (Harbin) Forest Museum in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, March 21, 2024. The World Forest Day falls on March 21. ( tasteallchina /Xie Jianfei) People visit the China (Harbin) Forest Museum in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, March 21, 2024. The World Forest…

This aerial photo taken on Dec. 17, 2023 shows a giant snowman in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The giant snowman, about 18 meters in height and made with some 2,000 cubic meters of snow, becomes a yearly landmark of Harbin. (Photo by Liu Yang/ tasteallchina ) Tourists pose for a selfie with a giant snowman in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2023. The giant snowman, about 18 meters in height and made with some 2,000 cubic meters of snow, becomes a yearly landmark of Harbin. (Photo by Liu Yang/ tasteallchina ) This aerial photo taken on Dec. 17, 2023 shows a giant snowman in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The giant snowman, about 18 meters in height and made with some 2,000 cubic meters of snow, becomes a yearly landmark of Harbin. (Photo by Liu Yang/ tasteallchina ) This aerial photo taken on Dec. 17, 2023 shows a giant snowman in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The giant snowman, about 18 meters in height and made with some 2,000 cubic meters of snow, becomes a yearly landmark of Harbin. (Photo by Liu Yang/ tasteallchina ) This aerial photo taken on Dec. 17, 2023 shows a giant snowman…

It may seem surprising, but a growing number of Russians are making the trip to have breakfast in Heihe, a border city in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, before heading back home. (Photo/CCTV News) Heihe sits across the Heilongjiang River from the Russian city of Blagoveshchensk. The river is known in Russia as the Amur River. Since the resumption of visa-free group tourist trips between China and Russia in Heihe on Sept. 21, 2023, there's been a noticeable uptick in Russian visitors. A simple boat ride allows for easy movement between the two nations. Many Russians are attracted to Heihe's breakfast offerings and shopping experiences. They indulge in local breakfast staples such as soybean milk, tea eggs, and Baozi — steamed stuffed buns. Some have even crafted a unique dining blend, pairing Baozi with beer. (Photo/CCTV News) Many vendors at morning markets have added bilingual Chinese-Russian signs, and some have picked up basic Russian to better serve their visitors. Given its strategic location, Heihe has long been a nexus for China-Russia trade. It stands as China's primary supplier of everyday Russian products, which are then distributed nationwide. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has made trade between China and other BRI…

(Video edited by Zhong Wenxing) Renowned for offering a kaleidoscope of winter travel activities and the particular hospitality of the locals, northeast China has become a travel hub in winter. In addition, Harbin, the snowy capital of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, will host the 9th Asian Winter Games in 2025. In this article, Taste all China will present some entertaining winter sports or activities offered in northeast China. Pouring water into ice A visitor plays a game with water spray in Beiji Village, Mohe City of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 24, 2019. With the lowest temperature approaching minus 30 degrees celsius, visitors in Mohe Village tried their hand at the game of "pouring water into ice" here. ( tasteallchina /Cai Yang) With temperatures in Mohe city, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, plummeting to below minus 40 degrees Celsius in recent days, the city has become a magnet for snow lovers eager to experience the charm of ice and snow. Tourists are flocking to Beiji village, also known as Arctic village, to take part in the unique phenomenon known as "splashing water into ice." A spellbinding sight is created as pots of boiling water are splashed into the frigid air in…

The arrival of winter triggered a boom in ice and snow tourism in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. According to data released by Tujia, a Beijing-based online platform for booking B&B hotels, over 90 percent of B&B hotel rooms in Harbin were booked during the New Year holiday, while reservations in Daxing'anling prefecture, Daqing city, and Jiamusi city in Heilongjiang surged by 5-10 times year on year. "Almost all of our 24 rooms are booked every day," said Guo Wei, who runs a B&B hotel in Harbin. According to a report on China's winter tourism released by the China Tourism Academy, the number of people participating in ice and snow-related leisure tourism in China is expected to increase by 25 to 30 percent during the 2023-2024 winter season. The country's ice and snow leisure tourism sector will receive over 400 million visitors during the season, with its revenue expected to hit 550 billion yuan ($77.25 billion). Tourists play on a swing at a courtyard in Ningyuan county, Yongzhou city, central China's Hunan Province. (Photo/Jiang Keqing) "We can now clearly feel the recovery of the cultural and tourism market," said Lu Shan, manager of a B&B hotel near the West Lake…

A landmark snowman is under construction in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 3, 2023. The giant snowman, 20 meters in height, is made with 2,000 cubic meters of snow. A landmark snowman is under construction in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 3, 2023. A landmark snowman is under construction in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 3, 2023. A landmark snowman is under construction in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 3, 2023. A landmark snowman is under construction in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 3, 2023.

This stitched photo taken on May 8, 2024 shows the Chinese Eastern Railway museum under the Milky Way in Hengdaohezi Town of Hailin City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dubbed "a town pulled by trains," Hengdaohezi, located in the city of Hailin in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, was originally established in the late 19th century when Russians built train maintenance workshops and other facilities there following the construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway. Due to well-preserved historic buildings, the exotic town now has become a popular tourist destination. (Photo by Wang Baoxun/ tasteallchina ) This stacked photo taken on May 7, 2024 shows the Chinese Eastern Railway museum under the starry sky in Hengdaohezi Town of Hailin City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dubbed "a town pulled by trains," Hengdaohezi, located in the city of Hailin in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, was originally established in the late 19th century when Russians built train maintenance workshops and other facilities there following the construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway. Due to well-preserved historic buildings, the exotic town now has become a popular tourist destination. (Photo by Wang Baoxun/ tasteallchina ) This photo taken on Oct. 2, 2023 shows a view at an oil painting…

An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2024 shows people visiting Heilongjiang Taiyangdao National Wetland Park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. ( tasteallchina /Wang Song) An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2024 shows a view of Heilongjiang Taiyangdao National Wetland Park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. ( tasteallchina /Wang Song) An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2024 shows a view of Heilongjiang Taiyangdao National Wetland Park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. ( tasteallchina /Wang Song) An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2024 shows a view of Heilongjiang Taiyangdao National Wetland Park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. ( tasteallchina /Wang Song) An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2024 shows a view of Heilongjiang Taiyangdao National Wetland Park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. ( tasteallchina /Wang Song) An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2024 shows people visiting Heilongjiang Taiyangdao National Wetland Park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. ( tasteallchina /Wang Song) An aerial drone photo taken on June 4, 2024 shows a view of Heilongjiang Taiyangdao National Wetland Park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. ( tasteallchina /Wang Song) An aerial drone photo taken on…

This aerial photo taken on Jan. 7, 2024 shows tourists having fun at an ice amusement spot on the Songhuajiang River Harbin section in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dubbed China's "ice city," Harbin has recently seen a tourism boom. An ice amusement spot, transformed from an ice collecting site out of use, has attracted lots of visitors to have fun here with ice packs scattered on the Songhuajiang River Harbin section. ( tasteallchina /Xie Jianfei) Tourists take photos at an ice amusement spot on the Songhuajiang River Harbin section in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 7, 2024. Dubbed China's "ice city," Harbin has recently seen a tourism boom. An ice amusement spot, transformed from an ice collecting site out of use, has attracted lots of visitors to have fun here with ice packs scattered on the Songhuajiang River Harbin section. ( tasteallchina /Xie Jianfei) This aerial photo taken on Jan. 7, 2024 shows tourists having fun at an ice amusement spot in sunset on the Songhuajiang River Harbin section in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Dubbed China's "ice city," Harbin has recently seen a tourism boom. An ice amusement spot, transformed from an ice collecting site out of…

Visitors sing songs in Beiji Village of Mohe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 20, 2023. Known as China's "North Pole," Mohe has developed a variety of winter tourism programs in recent years, attracting tourists to experience an "extremely cold journey." ( tasteallchina /Xu Kaixin) A visitor takes photos of a reindeer in Beiji Village of Mohe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 22, 2023. Known as China's "North Pole," Mohe has developed a variety of winter tourism programs in recent years, attracting tourists to experience an "extremely cold journey." ( tasteallchina /Shi Feng) Visitors pose for a group photo in Beiji Village of Mohe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 22, 2023. Known as China's "North Pole," Mohe has developed a variety of winter tourism programs in recent years, attracting tourists to experience an "extremely cold journey." ( tasteallchina /Shi Feng) Visitors take photos in Beiji Village of Mohe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 21, 2023. Known as China's "North Pole," Mohe has developed a variety of winter tourism programs in recent years, attracting tourists to experience an "extremely cold journey." ( tasteallchina /Xu Kaixin) A vehicle undergoes a cold resistance test in Beiji Village of Mohe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec.…

Harbin, known as China's "ice city" in the northeastern province of Heilongjiang, is experiencing a tourism boom as tourists from the country's warmer southern regions flock to the city to experience its famously cold winter. Data from third-party platforms showed that Harbin's popularity among domestic tourists has surged recently, making it a standout in the country's tourism market this winter. In addition to ice and snow leisure sites, Harbin's morning, vegetable, and night markets have seen a significant uptick in visitors, predominantly from southern China, where there is little snow in winter. Visitors from the south, often sporting light-colored down jackets and cute plush hats, are easily recognizable. Harbin's morning markets, known for their diverse offerings at reasonable prices, have been a hot topic on Chinese social media. Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 18, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Zhang Tao) The morning market on Hongzhuan Street in Daoli district was one of the first local morning markets to gain fame online. Long lines form at food stalls serving steaming local breakfast dishes, including egg burgers, sticky steamed buns stuffed with bean paste, stewed pears, and fried brown sugar cakes, as early as 6…

This photo taken on Jan. 29, 2024 shows a view of the Wudalianchi Geopark in Heihe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Wudalianchi Geopark features 14 volcanoes and five major volcanic barrier lakes. The geopark boasts a complete set of volcanic landforms, making it a natural volcano museum. ( tasteallchina /Xie Jianfei) This photo taken on Jan. 29, 2024 shows a snow scenery of the Wudalianchi Geopark in Heihe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Wudalianchi Geopark features 14 volcanoes and five major volcanic barrier lakes. The geopark boasts a complete set of volcanic landforms, making it a natural volcano museum. ( tasteallchina /Xie Jianfei) This photo taken on Jan. 29, 2024 shows a snow scenery of the Wudalianchi Geopark in Heihe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Wudalianchi Geopark features 14 volcanoes and five major volcanic barrier lakes. The geopark boasts a complete set of volcanic landforms, making it a natural volcano museum. ( tasteallchina /Xie Jianfei) A visitor enjoys the snow scenery of the Wudalianchi Geopark in Heihe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Jan. 29, 2024. The Wudalianchi Geopark features 14 volcanoes and five major volcanic barrier lakes. The geopark boasts a complete set of volcanic landforms, making it a natural…

People enjoy an ice slide at the Sun Island scenic spot in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 26, 2024. The Snow Sculpture Art Expo park of the Sun Island scenic spot closed on Feb. 26 with the rising of temperature. ( tasteallchina /Wang Jianwei) A kid plays at the Sun Island scenic spot in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 26, 2024. The Snow Sculpture Art Expo park of the Sun Island scenic spot closed on Feb. 26 with the rising of temperature. ( tasteallchina /Wang Jianwei) Tourists play at the Sun Island scenic spot in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 26, 2024. The Snow Sculpture Art Expo park of the Sun Island scenic spot closed on Feb. 26 with the rising of temperature. ( tasteallchina /Wang Jianwei) Tourists play at the Sun Island scenic spot in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 26, 2024. The Snow Sculpture Art Expo park of the Sun Island scenic spot closed on Feb. 26 with the rising of temperature. ( tasteallchina /Wang Jianwei) Tourists visit the Sun Island scenic spot in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 26, 2024. The Snow Sculpture Art Expo park of the Sun Island scenic spot…

Children perform during a costume parade at the Sun Island scenic spot in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 28, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhang Tao) Actors perform during a costume parade at the Sun Island scenic spot in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 28, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhang Tao) Actors perform during a costume parade at the Sun Island scenic spot in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 28, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhang Tao) An actress performs during a costume parade at the Sun Island scenic spot in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 28, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhang Tao) Tourists pose for photos with actors in costume during a costume parade at the Sun Island scenic spot in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 28, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhang Tao) A tourist takes a photo with an actor in costume during a costume parade at the Sun Island scenic spot in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 28, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhang Tao) Actors perform during a costume parade at the Sun Island scenic spot in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 28, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhang Tao)

This photo taken on Feb. 12, 2023 shows a view of the Wudalianchi UNESCO Global Geopark in Heihe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Wudalianchi UNESCO Global Geopark features 14 volcanoes and five major volcanic barrier lakes. The geopark boasts a complete set of volcanic landforms, making it a natural volcano museum.This aerial photo taken on Feb. 12, 2023 shows the snow-covered volcanic crater of Laohei Mountain at the Wudalianchi UNESCO Global Geopark in Heihe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Wudalianchi UNESCO Global Geopark features 14 volcanoes and five major volcanic barrier lakes. The geopark boasts a complete set of volcanic landforms, making it a natural volcano museum.This photo taken on Feb. 12, 2023 shows volcanoes at the Wudalianchi UNESCO Global Geopark in Heihe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Wudalianchi UNESCO Global Geopark features 14 volcanoes and five major volcanic barrier lakes. The geopark boasts a complete set of volcanic landforms, making it a natural volcano museum.This aerial photo taken on Feb. 12, 2023 shows the snow-covered volcanic crater of Laohei Mountain at the Wudalianchi UNESCO Global Geopark in Heihe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Wudalianchi UNESCO Global Geopark features 14 volcanoes and five major volcanic barrier lakes. The geopark boasts…

HARBIN, July 2 ( tasteallchina ) -- At the Jin Shangjing History Museum in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, a gleaming thumb-sized silver coin attracts curious visitors. With unique curved edges unlike other Chinese and Western coins, the silver money in the shape of a double-bit ax tells its remarkable history. The silver money minted by the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) government was the first official currency made of silver in Chinese history, said Hu Zhiyuan, director of the interpretation department of the museum. The engraved traditional Chinese characters on the silver indicated its information, with "Cheng'an" representing the name of the era (1196-1200) and "Baohuo" meaning currency, said Hu. The institutions in charge of forging money and its central government management agency were also inscribed on the silver. Hu said the piece's unique appearance and its Chinese inscription reflected the influence of traditional Chinese culture in the Jin Dynasty, showcasing the integration of different ethnic cultures during its century-long reign. The Jin Dynasty, founded by the Jurchen people, ruled over northern and northeastern China, coexisting with the Song, Liao, Yuan, and Western Xia regimes that controlled parts of the country during the historical period. Hu explained that the…

BEIJING, Jan. 31 ( tasteallchina ) -- China is embracing a tourism boom during the upcoming eight-day Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) holiday, according to data from several domestic online travel platforms. The Spring Festival, falling on Feb. 10 this year, is the biggest occasion for family reunions and heralds the beginning of spring. China's tourist spots, with diverse ice-and-snow activities, enchanting tropical scenery, rich folk culture and delectable delicacies, have become increasingly popular among foreigners in recent years. Actors perform a fire dragon dance in a shower of molten iron at the Volga Manor in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 29, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Zhang Tao) The country implemented a visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from some countries last year. It has also rolled out a set of measures to facilitate the entry of foreign nationals for business, education and tourism earlier this month, further promoting the inbound travel spree during the holiday. In mid-January, a report on the 2024 Spring Festival travel market forecast released by China's major online travel agency Trip.com showed that inbound travel orders during the holiday skyrocketed more than 10 times year on year. The orders mainly come from countries including Japan,…

HARBIN, July 7 ( tasteallchina ) -- Tourists visiting Harbin, China's "Ice City" in its northernmost Heilongjiang Province, now have a new attraction to explore, namely an indoor ice and snow theme park that opened on Saturday. With a construction area of 23,800 square meters, the park has clinched the Guinness World Record as the world's largest indoor ice and snow theme park. According to the park manager, the facility features nine themed areas showcasing lifelike ice sculptures illuminated by colorful lighting. The theme park maintains a constant temperature to accommodate visitors throughout the year. The park will complement Harbin Ice-Snow World, a landmark outdoor ice and snow theme park covering 810,000 square meters, thereby transforming Harbin into an all-season resort destination. Harbin, with its cold winters, is celebrated for its annual ice and snow festival. The Harbin Ice-Snow World received an average of over 30,000 visitors daily last winter.

"'Cure the healthy, not the sick' indicates that the fundamental principle of disease prevention and treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is prevention over cure," said Jiang Baihua, Deputy Director of Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital of TCM and head of the provincial expert team on COVID-19 prevention and control, in an interview. The sudden onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic caught everyone off guard; while the domestic situation has now transitioned from the outbreak phase to recovery, how to enhance our awareness of disease prevention, especially for infectious diseases, remains a significant issue.Abnormal climate fosters pathogenic factors According to Jiang, TCM is a treasure of the Chinese nation and has played a vital role in addressing epidemics such as encephalitis B, hemorrhagic fever, SARS, H1N1 influenza, and COVID-19 since the founding of New China. Guided by core TCM theories like "syndrome differentiation and treatment," "holistic view," and "adaptation to the three factors," medical practitioners throughout history have focused on three aspects of disease prevention and treatment. First, improving living environment hygiene to prevent infections; second, emphasizing occupational health protection and preventing occupational diseases, which are also important components of "curing the healthy"; third, epidemic control is essential for prevention. Pathogens can cause…

Tourists visit an indoor ice and snow theme park at Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, known as China's "ice city" in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. ( Taste all China /Su Jinggang) While Harbin, known as China's "ice city" in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, is gripped by heatwaves, Harbin Ice and Snow World has provided people with a way to beat the heat. Its indoor ice and snow theme park allows people to savor year-round winter magic. The indoor park has become a popular destination for visitors, offering a cool respite from the sweltering summer temperatures. The indoor project maintains a chilly temperature between minus 8 and 12 degrees Celsius. Spanning an area of 23,800 square meters, it is divided into nine themed sections with 13 interactive programs. Incorporating lighting, sound and interactive technologies, the indoor project offers an immersive wintery experience.【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】【6】【7】【8】【9】【10】【11】

HARBIN, July 8 ( tasteallchina ) -- Despite the sweltering summer heat, tourists visiting Harbin, the capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, now has a new attraction to explore -- the world's largest indoor ice and snow theme park. The long-awaited indoor theme park project, designed to maintain temperatures as low as minus 10 degrees Celsius, opened on Saturday. It features nine themed areas showcasing lifelike ice sculptures illuminated by colorful lighting. "It attracted over 3,000 visitors on its first day and is expected to receive numerous tourists during the summer holiday," said Sun Zemin, deputy director of the sales and marketing department of Harbin Ice and Snow World Park Co., Ltd. A visitor is seen at an indoor ice and snow theme park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 6, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Xie Jianfei) Known as "Ice City," Harbin went viral on social media last winter due to its rich ice and snow resources, as well as its vibrant winter tourism. Although winter has passed, the city is ambitiously expanding its appeal through innovation, aiming to attract more tourists and take its share in the summer tourism market. Covering an area of over 23,000 square meters, the…

Visitors pose for photos at Harbin Ice and Snow World in Heilongjiang Province on Sunday. WANG JIANWEI/XINHUA China's tourism market got off to a robust start in 2024, with the just-concluded New Year's Day holiday witnessing a surge in travel to domestic and overseas destinations, surpassing pre-pandemic levels in both visitor numbers and revenue. During the three-day break from Saturday to Monday, domestic destinations welcomed 135 million visitors, up 155.3 percent year-on-year, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said on Monday. The figure marked a 9.4 percent increase compared with 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted travel. Meanwhile, tourism-related revenue soared 200.7 percent year-on-year to over 79.7 billion yuan ($11.23 billion). Notably, this figure also stands 5.6 percent higher than that recorded in 2019, consolidating the industry's full recovery by exceeding pre-pandemic performance. Inbound and outbound tourism also experienced a strong rebound during the holiday. According to the National Immigration Administration, departures and entries totaled about 5.18 million in the three-day period, a 4.7-times rise year-on-year and reaching the same level of that in 2019. Figures from travel agencies also reflected this trend. Travel portal Trip.com Group said domestic travel bookings for the holiday increased 168 percent year-on-year on its…

This aerial photo taken on Dec. 28, 2023 shows contestants creating snow sculptures at the 30th National Snow Sculpture Contest in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. ( tasteallchina /Wang Jianwei) Contestants work on snow sculptures at the 30th National Snow Sculpture Contest in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 28, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Wang Jianwei) Contestants work on snow sculptures at the 30th National Snow Sculpture Contest in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 28, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Wang Jianwei) A contestant works on a snow sculpture at the 30th National Snow Sculpture Contest in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 28, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Wang Jianwei) A contestant works on a snow sculpture at the 30th National Snow Sculpture Contest in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 28, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Wang Jianwei) Contestants work on snow sculptures at the 30th National Snow Sculpture Contest in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 28, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Wang Jianwei) Contestants work on snow sculptures at the 30th National Snow Sculpture Contest in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 28, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Wang Jianwei) A contestant works on a snow sculpture at the 30th National Snow Sculpture Contest in Harbin,…