Snow tourism mania heats up China's "furnace city"

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Snow tourism mania heats up China's "furnace city"

STORY: Snow tourism mania heats up China's "furnace city" SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:43 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of urban areas of Chongqing (file) 2. various of ski resorts in Chongqing 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA JIA, Ski resort tourist 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MA FUQIANG, Ski instructor at Jinfo Mountain ski resort 5. various of people skiing in ski resorts in Chongqing 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI CHENLE, Tourist at Nantian Lake scenic area STORYLINE: In southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, a surprising fervor for winter sports has taken hold, transforming this "furnace city" known for its scorching summers into a hub for ice and snow tourism. Although snow is rarely seen in the urban area of Chongqing, the city's abundant mountain resources offer a distinctive winter landscape. Chongqing has taken advantage of its unique geological conditions and established 23 winter sports venues to cater to the needs of winter spo

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