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This mesmerizing park boasts scenic peaks, drifting clouds, cascading waterfalls, dense forests, and deep valleys. Baiyun Mountains Scenic Area is located in an old-growth forest in the south of Songxian County of Luoyang City in central China’s Henan Province, covering an area of 168 square kilometers. Nestled in the transitional area between a warm temperate zone and northern subtropics, Baiyun Mountains have an average altitude of 1,800 meters, and its highest temperature in summer does not exceed 26oC.It is also rich in flora and fauna, with more than 200 animal species and nearly 2,000 plants. More than 98.5 percent of the area is covered in forests. This scenic area also traverses three large river basins of the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, and the Huaihe River, presenting a range of natural landscapes. There are a total of 37 hills which lie 1,500 meters above sea level, including the 2,216-meter-high Yuhuang Peak — the highest summit in the Baiyun Mountains Scenic Area. The summit is one of the best spots to enjoy views of incredible sunrise and the drifting sea of clouds at the park.Baiyun Mountains scenic area has five major sightseeing attractions, including Baiyun Peak, Yuhuang Peak, Jijiao Hill, Nine Dragons Falls,…

People ski at the first ski resort of Xizang in Lhalung Village, Maizhokunggar County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 13, 2024. The vast land of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region celebrated the opening of its first ski resort this snow season, with the resort established at an elevation of 4,500 meters just 120 km away from the Lhasa city center. ( tasteallchina /Jigme Dorje) Skiing fans pose for a photo at the first ski resort of Xizang in Lhalung Village, Maizhokunggar County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 13, 2024. The vast land of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region celebrated the opening of its first ski resort this snow season, with the resort established at an elevation of 4,500 meters just 120 km away from the Lhasa city center. ( tasteallchina /Jigme Dorje) An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 13, 2024 shows the first ski resort of Xizang in Lhalung Village, Maizhokunggar County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The vast land of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region celebrated the opening of its first ski resort this snow season, with the resort established at an elevation of 4,500 meters just 120 km away from the Lhasa city center. (…

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…

Tourists enjoy banquets in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 28, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Hu Xingyu) As the Spring Festival approaches, staff members in local scenic spots and residents in hamlets of Sanjiang are busy rehearsing traditional songs and dances to welcome visitors. In recent years, Sanjiang has been actively promoting the integrated development of culture and tourism industries. The county attracted 9.01 million tourists last year, with a revenue of 9.6 billion yuan (about 1.34 billion U.S. dollars). Performers sing songs of Dong ethnic group to welcome tourists in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 28, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Hu Xingyu) Villagers play lusheng, a reed-pipe wind instrument, at a scenic spot in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 28, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Huang Xiaobang) Villagers practise songs of Dong ethnic group in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 28, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Huang Xiaobang) Performers sing songs of Dong ethnic group to welcome tourists in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City of south China's Guangxi Zhuang…

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…

People visit Meiling national forest park in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, Nov. 20, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Wan Xiang) This aerial photo taken on Nov. 20, 2023 shows a view of Meiling national forest park in Nanchang, capital of east China's Jiangxi Province. ( tasteallchina /Wan Xiang) People visit Meiling national forest park in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, Nov. 20, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Wan Xiang) This aerial photo taken on Nov. 20, 2023 shows a view of Meiling national forest park in Nanchang, capital of east China's Jiangxi Province. ( tasteallchina /Wan Xiang) This aerial photo taken on Nov. 20, 2023 shows a view of Meiling national forest park in Nanchang, capital of east China's Jiangxi Province. ( tasteallchina /Wan Xiang) People visit Meiling national forest park in Nanchang, east China's Jiangxi Province, Nov. 20, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Wan Xiang)

This aerial photo shows the view of farmland in Shangyi County, Zhangjiakou City, north China's Hebei Province, August 27, 2023. In autumn, leaves change color as the temperature falls. Green, yellow, orange, and red hues paint the landscape in north China, creating beautiful color palettes. (Photo by Wu Diansen/ tasteallchina ) This aerial photo shows the view of autumn scenery in Zhangbei County, Zhangjiakou City, north China's Hebei Province, September 7, 2023. In autumn, leaves change color as the temperature falls. Green, yellow, orange, and red hues paint the landscape in north China, creating beautiful color palettes. (Photo by Dong Guijun/ tasteallchina ) This aerial photo shows the view of autumn scenery in Kangbao County, Zhangjiakou City, north China's Hebei Province, October 1, 2023. In autumn, leaves change color as the temperature falls. Green, yellow, orange, and red hues paint the landscape in north China, creating beautiful color palettes. (Photo by Bian Zhenwen/ tasteallchina ) This photo shows the autumn scenery of Daqingshan Mountain in Shangyi County, Zhangjiakou City, north China's Hebei Province, October 8, 2023. In autumn, leaves change color as the temperature falls. Green, yellow, orange, and red hues paint the landscape in north China, creating beautiful color…

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…

Tourists have fun on a frozen lake at the Summer Palace in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 1, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Chen Yehua) Tourists ride sleds on a frozen lake at the Summer Palace in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 1, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Chen Yehua) Tourists ride a bicycle combined with sleds on a frozen lake at the Summer Palace in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 1, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Chen Yehua) Tourists ride a bicycle combined with sleds on a frozen lake at the Summer Palace in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 1, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Chen Yehua) Tourists have fun on a frozen lake at the Summer Palace in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 1, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Chen Yehua)

This aerial photo taken on Jan. 6, 2024 shows tourists visiting the Slender West Lake scenic spot in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Photo by Meng Delong/ tasteallchina ) This aerial photo taken on Jan. 6, 2024 shows the Slender West Lake scenic spot shrouded in fog in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Photo by Meng Delong/ tasteallchina ) This aerial photo taken on Jan. 6, 2024 shows the Slender West Lake scenic spot shrouded in fog in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Photo by Meng Delong/ tasteallchina ) This aerial photo taken on Jan. 6, 2024 shows the Slender West Lake scenic spot shrouded in fog in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Photo by Meng Delong/ tasteallchina ) This aerial photo taken on Jan. 6, 2024 shows the Slender West Lake scenic spot shrouded in fog in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Photo by Meng Delong/ tasteallchina )

The Lingdingyang Bridge and the western artificial island of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link complex in Guangdong province. CHEN JIMIN/CHINA NEWS SERVICE The main line of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, a mega cross-sea passage in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, has been fully connected after completion of the last part of the caisson concrete pouring on Tuesday morning. The project, which integrates a bridge, island, tunnel and underwater interchange, starts from the Shenzhen airport interchange, crossing the Pearl River estuary to connect with Ma'anshan Island in Zhongshan. It is the world's most comprehensive and difficult cross-sea cluster project, consisting of 24 kilometers of an eight-lane expressway with a traffic speed of 100 km per hour. With completion of the link, the comprehensive transportation convenience of the GBA and the traffic capacity of the river crossing channel will be greatly improved, according to Deng Xiaohua, Party chief of Guangdong Transportation Group. "After its opening to traffic next year, the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link will help build a balanced and coordinated high-speed transportation network in the Pearl River estuary, along with other cross-sea and cross-river channels," said Deng. A worker introduces the inner structure of the undersea tunnel section of the complex on Tuesday. CHEN JIMIN/CHINA…

(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…

Jilin Province in northeast China, a region known for its abundant ice-and-snow resources, has opened up new opportunities for young entrepreneurs. Recently, many tourists from southern China visited Naitoushan, a village of China's Korean ethnic group near the Changbai Mountain Nature Reserve, to experience the local lifestyle such as dressing up in traditional Korean costumes, taking photos with reindeer, trying winter hunting and ice fishing, and enjoying outdoor hot pot in the cold weather. Yang Lina, who operates a homestay hotel, upgraded her hotel’s courtyard and added various snow sculptures and snow houses for visitors to take photos during this snow season. Guests can also enjoy local meals while sitting on kangs, or heatable beds, which are common in northern China. Tourists enjoy snow tubing at a ski resort in Jilin city, northeast China's Jilin Province. ( tasteallchina /Yan Linyun) Since Yang returned to her village to start a business 12 years ago, she has continuously expanded her collaboration with travel agencies in southern China to promote winter tourism in her village. During the three-day 2024 New Year holiday, the village received tourists from Zhejiang Province in east China and Guangdong Province in south China, as well as visitors from…

Have you ever pictured yourself standing in an open wetland where groups of birds are flying and spinning in the sky freely and elks are running and jumping through the water merrily? Everything seems dreamy, romantic and peaceful in this imagination. Well, if you come to Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China (Phase I), you will know that such beautiful scenes exist in real life.  On July 5, 2019, the Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf (Phase I) was inscribed on the World Heritage List as a natural site. Located in Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province, the site covers an area of 4553 square kilometers. It consists of two parts—the Migratory Bird Habitats in the north and south respectively of Yancheng. Being the central node of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, the intertidal areas of the Yellow Sea/Bohai Gulf are of global importance for the gathering of many migratory bird species that use this flyway. As the site has rich biodiversity, it provides millions of migratory birds with a variety of food resources. Come and feel the beauty of nature and life!

This aerial drone photo taken on July 10, 2024 shows a view of the Zangke river scenic area in Liupanshui, southwest China's Guizhou Province. ( tasteallchina /Tao Liang) This aerial drone photo taken on July 10, 2024 shows a view of the Zangke river scenic area in Liupanshui, southwest China's Guizhou Province. ( tasteallchina /Tao Liang) This aerial drone photo taken on July 10, 2024 shows a view of the Zangke river scenic area in Liupanshui, southwest China's Guizhou Province. ( tasteallchina /Tao Liang) This aerial drone photo taken on July 10, 2024 shows a view of the Zangke river scenic area in Liupanshui, southwest China's Guizhou Province. ( tasteallchina /Tao Liang) This aerial drone photo taken on July 10, 2024 shows a view of the Zangke river scenic area in Liupanshui, southwest China's Guizhou Province. ( tasteallchina /Tao Liang) This aerial drone photo taken on July 10, 2024 shows a view of the Zangke river scenic area in Liupanshui, southwest China's Guizhou Province. ( tasteallchina /Tao Liang) This aerial drone photo taken on July 10, 2024 shows a view of the Zangke river scenic area in Liupanshui, southwest China's Guizhou Province. ( tasteallchina /Tao Liang) This aerial drone photo…

A dragon lantern is displayed in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Jan. 31, 2024. ( Taste all China /Wu Chaolan) As the Year of the Dragon approaches, the festive spirit of the Spring Festival permeates every corner of Xiamen in southeast China's Fujian province. The city is preparing to welcome the auspicious occasion with vibrant lanterns adorning trees and streets, heralding the arrival of this joyous time. As dusk falls, the cityscape transforms into a mesmerizing display of lights and colors. 【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】【6】【7】【8】

Dongmen Old Street, dating back to the middle of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), stands as the oldest commercial area in Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province. Before Shenzhen's establishment as a city, “Shenzhen” referred only to the current Dongmen area, originally named Shenzhen Old Market. In 1979, with the birth of the city, the area was renamed Dongmen Old Street. In December 2022, the Shenzhen government initiated the renovation and upgrading of Dongmen Old Street. The project aims to blend cultural heritage with commerce and industry, shaping the district's future.

An aerial drone photo taken on July 26, 2024 shows a view of the Taihang Mountain in Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province. ( tasteallchina /Zhan Yan) An aerial drone photo taken on July 24, 2024 shows a view of the Taihang Mountain in Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province. ( tasteallchina /Zhan Yan) An aerial drone photo taken on July 24, 2024 shows a view of the Taihang Mountain in Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province. ( tasteallchina /Zhan Yan) An aerial drone photo taken on July 26, 2024 shows a view of the Taihang Mountain in Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province. ( tasteallchina /Zhan Yan) An aerial drone photo taken on July 26, 2024 shows a view of the Taihang Mountain in Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province. ( tasteallchina /Zhan Yan) An aerial drone photo taken on July 26, 2024 shows a view of the Taihang Mountain in Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province. ( tasteallchina /Zhan Yan)

Since the beginning of this year, "neo-Chinese style tourism," characterized by new cultural travel experiences such as museum trips, ancient city and town tours, intangible cultural heritage exploration, and activities involving traditional Chinese Hanfu clothing experiences, has become increasingly popular among Chinese people. "Neo-Chinese style tourism" integrates traditional Chinese elements with new fashions, enabling tourists to enjoy immersive experiences of cultural and tourism activities and appreciate the charm of fine traditional Chinese culture. Tourists dressed in traditional Chinese costumes pose for group photos at the Datang Everbright City, a tourist landmark featuring a grand street with characteristics of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province. (Photo/Weng Qiyu) This year, "neo-Chinese style tourism" ushered in a boom in traditional festivals including the Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, and Duanwu Festival, becoming a new highlight in the tourism market. On China's online travel agency Ctrip, over 100 scenic spots offered tourists opportunities to experience traditional folk customs related to the Duanwu Festival, including picking mugwort, making sachets, watching intangible cultural heritage performances, and Hanfu photography. Many scenic areas launched traditional culture experience activities such as dragon boat racing, making sachets, and making zongzi, which are glutinous rice dumplings…

Dunhuang, located in northwest China's Gansu Province, was a pivotal hub on the ancient Silk Road, and is a treasure trove of historical and cultural heritage, including the world-famous Mogao Grottoes, Singing Sand Dunes, and Crescent Lake. The city offers a unique charm throughout the year, especially in winter. Click the video and take on a journey to explore the enchanting city of Dunhuang!

An owner of a malatang stall serves a customer on a snack street in Qinzhou District of Tianshui City, northwest China's Gansu Province, March 19, 2024. At dawn, the bustling snack streets of Tianshui, a city in northwest China's Gansu Province, were already teeming with activities, with visitors eager to taste the local specialty, malatang, literally meaning a numbingly spicy hotpot.( tasteallchina /Ma Xiping) LANZHOU, March 20 ( tasteallchina ) -- At dawn, the bustling snack streets of Tianshui, a city in northwest China's Gansu Province, were already teeming with activity, with visitors eager to taste the local specialty, malatang, literally meaning a numbingly spicy hotpot. Dong Liangyan, 29, hailing from Daqing in the northernmost province of Heilongjiang, said she has come all the way traveling over 2,000 km just to savor this delicacy that has intrigued her for quite some time. "When I unlocked my phone, all I could see was promotional messages about Tianshui malatang spicy hotpot," she said, adding that the aromatic chili oil and the velvety texture of hand-pulled noodles made her culinary quest all the more rewarding. This simple spicy hotpot delicacy has recently thrust this quaint city into the online spotlight, enchanting tourists with…

A cruise ship sets sail from Guangzhou's Nansha International Cruise Homeport on June 25 with more than 600 domestic and foreign tourists aboard. (Drone The Blue Dream Melody cruise ship set sail for a five-day, four-night visa-free adventure to Vietnam's Ha Long Bay, marking the official opening of the much-anticipated port in Guangdong province. A cruise ship sets sail from Guangzhou's Nansha International Cruise Homeport on June 25 with more than 600 domestic and foreign tourists aboard. (Drone A cruise ship sets sail from Guangzhou's Nansha International Cruise Homeport on June 25 with more than 600 domestic and foreign tourists aboard. Tourists head for Guangzhou's Nansha International Cruise Homeport on June 25. The staff tidy up the dining room on the cruise ship on June 25. Tourists go through the procedures before getting onboard the cruise ship on June 25.

A bird is seen amid blooming flowers in a tree in Tongren city, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Photo/China Meteorological Administration) Spring has brought vibrancy to everything. As the temperature rises, various regions across China are entering the season for viewing flowers, attracting throngs of tourists. The China Meteorological Administration said most parts of the country are experiencing higher temperatures than usual. The weather in north China and northeast China is mostly sunny and the temperatures are between 2 to 4 degrees Celsius higher than the same period in previous years. This is beneficial to the growth of winter wheat, soil thawing, spring plowing, and facility agriculture.【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】【6】【7】【8】【9】

Beautiful sunrise scenery at a tea garden at Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 16, 2023. The tea terraces resembled giant shining steps, glowing under the autumn sun in late October. 【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】【6】【7】【8】