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Micro-Vacations: From Sightseeing to Living Experience

By Asianet

LINYI, China, July 10, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– During short holidays, more and more urban residents in China are choosing not to travel far away or stay at home. Instead, they are turning to nearby destinations for short getaways. Unlike traditional countryside trips focused on simple farm stays or fruit picking, today’s suburban tourism is embracing a … Continued

Tourism Industry Development Conference reinvigorates cultural tourism in Jixi, Heilongjiang province

By Asianet

JIXI, China, July 7, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– The 8th Tourism Industry Development Conference in Heilongjiang Province will take place from 8 to 9 July in Jixi. The century-old coal-producing city is ready to welcome visitors from home and abroad with a refreshed image.   Jixi, located in southeastern Heilongjiang Province, is a well-known coal-producing city. Its Xingkai … Continued

The 8th Tourism Industry Development Conference in Heilongjiang Province is about to inaugurate

By Asianet

JIXI, China, July 1, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Scheduled for July 8-9, the 8th Tourism Industry Development Conference in Heilongjiang Province will be unveiled in Jixi City, a renowned eco-tourism destination. Centred on the theme of “Integration, Innovation, and Opportunity” and the guiding principles of simplicity, safety, and excellence, the conference aims to establish robust platforms for … Continued

2026 Hainan Cultural and Tourism Promotion Events Held in Hong Kong

By David Urquhart

HAIKOU, China, June 25, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Recently, the 2026 Hainan Cultural and Tourism Promotion Events, under the theme of “Sunny Hainan · Heart’s Desire,” were held in Hong Kong. Leaders from Hong Kong’s cultural and tourism authorities, heads of industry associations, and representatives of key cultural and tourism enterprises from home and abroad gathered to explore … Continued

The 2026 Arxan Azalea Viewing Season Opens, Hinggan League Launches a New “Border Flower Viewing” Cross-Border Tourism Brand

By David Urquhart

HINGGAN LEAGUE, China, May 19, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On May 19, China Tourism Day, the “2026 Arxan Azalea Viewing Season” officially kicked off in Arxan City, Hinggan League, Inner Mongolia. Leveraging the geographical and ecological advantages of the China-Mongolia border, Arxan uses the sea of azaleas as a medium to create a new cultural tourism brand of “border … Continued

At north China’s Jinmen Qianchengyan, century-old industrial heritage takes on Chinese culinary charm

By David Urquhart

TIANJIN, China, May 18, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Jinmen Qianchengyan is located in Qingguang Town, Beichen District, north China’s Tianjin Municipality. The district’s publicity department introduced that transformed from an old factory building, it stands as a new landmark of culinary culture and a model practice of rural revitalization in China. Here, the vibrant street life of Tianjin, … Continued

Shanghai’s new urban landscape “Scruffy Puppy” goes viral

By Ananthamayil Nagarajan

SHANGHAI, May 13, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– A 5.2-meter-tall puppy sculpture made of grass and flowers located in Jing’an District, Shanghai, has gone viral since its debut at the 2026 Shanghai International Flower Show which was held from April 18 till May 5 for its vivid, adorable yet slightly scruffy appearance, making it a popular “photo star” of the city. Shanghai’s … Continued

Shenyang Launches “Spring in Full Bloom” and May Day Holiday Campaign

By David Urquhart

SHENYANG, China, April 28, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Recently, the Information Office of the Shenyang Municipal People’s Government held a press conference to officially launch the 2026 “Spring in Full Bloom” and May Day holiday campaign. Districts, counties, and county-level cities across Shenyang will present more than 300 featured events under five major themes, using flowers as … Continued