News Category: Tourism & Leisure

HAKONE, Japan, Sept. 17, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ — Kinnotake Resorts, operated by Kinnotake Corporation in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, announced the completion of the newly expanded Grand Suite rooms, “Ten” and “Sora,” at the Kinnotake Tonosawa. These spacious suites offer an extraordinary escape, providing an otherworldly experience reminiscent of staying in a modern Zen temple. The … Continued

CHONGQING, Sept. 13, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Amongst the swirling sparks, performers manipulate giant dragons with their hands, making them dash, leap, flip, and twist, creating a stunning spectacle of “humans dancing and dragon flying amidst fire.” This awe-inspiring performance by the renowned dragon-related performance from Tongliang District in west China’s Chongqing has never failed to amaze people … Continued

YANTAI, China, Sept. 12, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On Sept. 9, “China in Festivals” – a Mid-Autumn-themed activity for foreign friends took place in Dukou Village, Fushan District, hosted by Aidu Agriculture. Eight international students from Pakistan studying at Binzhou Medical University wandered through the quaint and beautiful village, where they made and tasted mooncakes, admired the night scenery, … Continued

DONGYING, China, Sept. 12, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On Sept. 9, the 16th Sun Tzu Cultural Tourism Festival opened in Guangrao County, Dongying City, Shandong Province. This year’s festival is hosted by the Dongying Municipal People’s Government under the theme “Gathering in Sun Tzu’s Hometown for Cultural Celebration.” The festival aims to explore the contemporary significance of … Continued

In recent years, Jiangsu has been leveraging its rivers, lakes, and seas to forge a cultural and tourism development space across the province, encompassing “Two Corridors, Two Belts and Two Zones.” In September, supported by “Charm of Jiangsu” Global Communication Center, special editions on the themes of World-Class Ecological and Cultural Tourism Zone along Taihu Lake (https://tuce.zboec.com/2024/8-7thkyw/), World-Class Ecological and Cultural Tourism Zone … Continued

On September 3, the 2024 “Unique Landscape in Jiangxi” Cultural and Tourism Promotion Month in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) was officially launched. The launch ceremony and a tourism promotional event were held in Hong Kong SAR. On September 5, a similar promotional event was successfully held in Macao SAR, showcasing a variety of … Continued

GUANXIAN, China, Sept. 11, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– In early September, the 2024 China Liaocheng (Water City in North of the Yangtze River – Pearl of Two Rivers ) Sports Tourism and Cultural Festival kicked off with the “Embrace Clear Waters, Fish Across the Land” National Natural Water Fishing Competition and the Guanxian County Fishing Invitation Tournament. … Continued

YANGGU, China, Sept. 10, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– As night falls, vibrant fireworks illuminate the night sky over the banks of the Jindi River in Yanggu County, Liaocheng City, Shandong Province. The summer night lantern festival that blends tradition and modernity, along with spectacular fountain music shows and lively town markets, attracts numerous visitors eager to take photos and share their … Continued

SHENYANG, China, Sept. 6, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/ — On the evening of September 2, the opening ceremony of the 2024 Shenyang Cheongsam Culture Week and the 6th China Customized Cheongsam Art Festival was held in Shenyang. During the opening ceremony, a water cheongsam fashion show was held at the Hunhe No. 9 Pier on the banks of the Shenshui … Continued

The 19th China International Mountain Outdoor Sports Open (Chongqing Wulong) kicked off on Sept. 7 in Wulong District of southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, according to the People’s Government of Wulong District, one of the organizers of the event. The four-day event has attracted a total of 47 teams from over a dozen countries and regions, including New … Continued