Enshi Summer Resort - China

Enshi Summer Resort - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 7, 2025 shows tourists visiting a glass skywalk in Shuibuya Township of Badong County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hubei Province. Enshi is a well-known summer travel destination in central China. Tapping diverse ecological resources, such as unique karst landforms, pleasant alpine climate, and dense primeval forests, the local authorities have actively developed summer tourism, and meticulously created diversified tourism products, like exploring canyon and cave, rafting on Qingjiang River and experiencing the culture of Tujia ethnic group. Photo by Yang Shunpi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Enshi Summer Resort - China

Enshi Summer Resort - China

A staff member of the aquatic sports center performs a "Water Flyer" show in Jianshi County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hubei Province, July 7, 2025. Enshi is a well-known summer travel destination in central China. Tapping diverse ecological resources, such as unique karst landforms, pleasant alpine climate, and dense primeval forests, the local authorities have actively developed summer tourism, and meticulously created diversified tourism products, like exploring canyon and cave, rafting on Qingjiang River and experiencing the culture of Tujia ethnic group. Photo by Song Wen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Enshi Summer Resort - China

Enshi Summer Resort - China

A tourist visits a scenic area in Jianshi County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hubei Province, July 7, 2025. Enshi is a well-known summer travel destination in central China. Tapping diverse ecological resources, such as unique karst landforms, pleasant alpine climate, and dense primeval forests, the local authorities have actively developed summer tourism and meticulously created diversified tourism products, like exploring canyon and cave, rafting on Qingjiang River and experiencing the culture of Tujia ethnic group. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun/ABACAPRESS.COM

Enshi Summer Resort - China

Enshi Summer Resort - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 7, 2025 shows tourists experiencing water sports activities at an aquatic sports center in Jianshi County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hubei Province. Enshi is a well-known summer travel destination in central China. Tapping diverse ecological resources, such as unique karst landforms, pleasant alpine climate, and dense primeval forests, the local authorities have actively developed summer tourism, and meticulously created diversified tourism products, like exploring canyon and cave, rafting on Qingjiang River and experiencing the culture of Tujia ethnic group. Photo by Zheng Jiayu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-XINJIANG-TOURISM (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TOURISM (CN)

(230602) -- URUMQI, June 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 31, 2023 shows an alpine pasture in the Kunlun Mountains area in Qira County of Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. According to comprehensive calculation through a big data platform for tourism statistics and sample survey, from January to April 2023, Xinjiang received over 51.19 million tourists, a year-on-year increase of 29.56%. Meanwhile, tourism revenue reached 42.64 billion yuan (about 6.03 billion U.S. dollars), up 60.59% year on year. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

Nevache Valley In The Alpes

Nevache Valley In The Alpes

Alpine chalets along the banks of the Claree River, France on May 30, 2023. The Nevache valley is a cross-border valley with natural and wild features which, in summer, has become a hotspot for tourism in the Hautes-Alpes. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Nevache Valley In The Alpes

Nevache Valley In The Alpes

Alpine chalets along the banks of the Claree River, France on May 30, 2023. The Nevache valley is a cross-border valley with natural and wild features which, in summer, has become a hotspot for tourism in the Hautes-Alpes. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Nevache Valley In The Alpes

Nevache Valley In The Alpes

Alpine chalets along the banks of the Claree River, France on May 30, 2023. The Nevache valley is a cross-border valley with natural and wild features which, in summer, has become a hotspot for tourism in the Hautes-Alpes. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Nevache Valley In The Alpes

Nevache Valley In The Alpes

Alpine chalets along the banks of the Claree River, France on May 30, 2023. The Nevache valley is a cross-border valley with natural and wild features which, in summer, has become a hotspot for tourism in the Hautes-Alpes. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Nevache Valley In The Alpes

Nevache Valley In The Alpes

Alpine chalets along the banks of the Claree River, France on May 30, 2023. The Nevache valley is a cross-border valley with natural and wild features which, in summer, has become a hotspot for tourism in the Hautes-Alpes. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Nevache Valley In The Alpes

Nevache Valley In The Alpes

Alpine chalets along the banks of the Claree River, France on May 30, 2023. The Nevache valley is a cross-border valley with natural and wild features which, in summer, has become a hotspot for tourism in the Hautes-Alpes. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Nevache Valley In The Alpes

Nevache Valley In The Alpes

Alpine chalets along the banks of the Claree River, France on May 30, 2023. The Nevache valley is a cross-border valley with natural and wild features which, in summer, has become a hotspot for tourism in the Hautes-Alpes. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Nevache Valley In The Alpes

Nevache Valley In The Alpes

Alpine chalets along the banks of the Claree River, France on May 30, 2023. The Nevache valley is a cross-border valley with natural and wild features which, in summer, has become a hotspot for tourism in the Hautes-Alpes. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Nevache Valley In The Alpes

Nevache Valley In The Alpes

Alpine chalets along the banks of the Claree River, France on May 30, 2023. The Nevache valley is a cross-border valley with natural and wild features which, in summer, has become a hotspot for tourism in the Hautes-Alpes. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Nevache Valley In The Alpes

Nevache Valley In The Alpes

Alpine chalets along the banks of the Claree River, France on May 30, 2023. The Nevache valley is a cross-border valley with natural and wild features which, in summer, has become a hotspot for tourism in the Hautes-Alpes. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Nevache Valley In The Alpes

Nevache Valley In The Alpes

Alpine chalets along the banks of the Claree River, France on May 30, 2023. The Nevache valley is a cross-border valley with natural and wild features which, in summer, has become a hotspot for tourism in the Hautes-Alpes. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Nevache Valley In The Alpes

Nevache Valley In The Alpes

Alpine chalets along the banks of the Claree River, France on May 30, 2023. The Nevache valley is a cross-border valley with natural and wild features which, in summer, has become a hotspot for tourism in the Hautes-Alpes. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

#CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-FLOWER INDUSTRY (CN)

#CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-FLOWER INDUSTRY (CN)

(230329) -- BIJIE, March 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Farmers trim flowers at a flower cultivation base in Bailidujuan administrative area in Bijie, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 28, 2023. In recent years, the Bailidujuan administrative area in Bijie has set up intelligent greenhouses for cultivating alpine flower species such as azalea, with the goal of developing rural tourism and boosting incomes of local farmers. (Photo by Yao Lei/Xinhua)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-FLOWER INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-FLOWER INDUSTRY (CN)

(230329) -- BIJIE, March 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists buy flowers at a flower demonstration point in Bailidujuan administrative area in Bijie, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 28, 2023. In recent years, the Bailidujuan administrative area in Bijie has set up intelligent greenhouses for cultivating alpine flower species such as azalea, with the goal of developing rural tourism and boosting incomes of local farmers. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-FLOWER INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-FLOWER INDUSTRY (CN)

(230329) -- BIJIE, March 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A farmer transfers flowers at a flower cultivation base in Bailidujuan administrative area in Bijie, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 28, 2023. In recent years, the Bailidujuan administrative area in Bijie has set up intelligent greenhouses for cultivating alpine flower species such as azalea, with the goal of developing rural tourism and boosting incomes of local farmers. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-FLOWER INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-FLOWER INDUSTRY (CN)

(230329) -- BIJIE, March 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists buy flowers at a flower demonstration point in Bailidujuan administrative area in Bijie, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 28, 2023. In recent years, the Bailidujuan administrative area in Bijie has set up intelligent greenhouses for cultivating alpine flower species such as azalea, with the goal of developing rural tourism and boosting incomes of local farmers. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-FLOWER INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-FLOWER INDUSTRY (CN)

(230329) -- BIJIE, March 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member takes care of flowers at a flower cultivation base in Bailidujuan administrative area in Bijie, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 28, 2023. In recent years, the Bailidujuan administrative area in Bijie has set up intelligent greenhouses for cultivating alpine flower species such as azalea, with the goal of developing rural tourism and boosting incomes of local farmers. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-FLOWER INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-FLOWER INDUSTRY (CN)

(230329) -- BIJIE, March 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist pays for flowers via QR code scanning at a flower demonstration point in Bailidujuan administrative area in Bijie, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 28, 2023. In recent years, the Bailidujuan administrative area in Bijie has set up intelligent greenhouses for cultivating alpine flower species such as azalea, with the goal of developing rural tourism and boosting incomes of local farmers. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-FLOWER INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-FLOWER INDUSTRY (CN)

(230329) -- BIJIE, March 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Farmers transfer flowers at a flower cultivation base in Bailidujuan administrative area in Bijie, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 28, 2023. In recent years, the Bailidujuan administrative area in Bijie has set up intelligent greenhouses for cultivating alpine flower species such as azalea, with the goal of developing rural tourism and boosting incomes of local farmers. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

#CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-FLOWER INDUSTRY (CN)

#CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-FLOWER INDUSTRY (CN)

(230329) -- BIJIE, March 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial panoramic photo taken on March 28, 2023 shows a flower cultivation base in Bailidujuan administrative area in Bijie, southwest China's Guizhou Province. In recent years, the Bailidujuan administrative area in Bijie has set up intelligent greenhouses for cultivating alpine flower species such as azalea, with the goal of developing rural tourism and boosting incomes of local farmers. (Photo by Hu Panxue/Xinhua)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-FLOWER INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-FLOWER INDUSTRY (CN)

(230329) -- BIJIE, March 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members sells flowers on a livestream at a flower demonstration point in Bailidujuan administrative area in Bijie, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 28, 2023. In recent years, the Bailidujuan administrative area in Bijie has set up intelligent greenhouses for cultivating alpine flower species such as azalea, with the goal of developing rural tourism and boosting incomes of local farmers. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

#CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-FLOWER INDUSTRY (CN)

#CHINA-GUIZHOU-BIJIE-FLOWER INDUSTRY (CN)

(230329) -- BIJIE, March 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 28, 2023 shows farmers trimming flowers at a flower cultivation base in Bailidujuan administrative area in Bijie, southwest China's Guizhou Province. In recent years, the Bailidujuan administrative area in Bijie has set up intelligent greenhouses for cultivating alpine flower species such as azalea, with the goal of developing rural tourism and boosting incomes of local farmers. (Photo by Fan Hui/Xinhua)

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-LEGACY (CN)

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-LEGACY (CN)

(230203) -- BEIJING, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People prepare to ski at National Alpine Skiing Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 2, 2023. Driven by the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, ice and snow tourism has gradually gained popularity among Chinese people. Various competition venues, as the legacy of the Beijing Winter Olympics, offered easy access to ice-and-snow facilities for the general public. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-LEGACY (CN)

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-LEGACY (CN)

(230203) -- BEIJING, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy skiing at National Alpine Skiing Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 2, 2023. Driven by the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, ice and snow tourism has gradually gained popularity among Chinese people. Various competition venues, as the legacy of the Beijing Winter Olympics, offered easy access to ice-and-snow facilities for the general public. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-LEGACY (CN)

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-LEGACY (CN)

(230203) -- BEIJING, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy skiing at National Alpine Skiing Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 2, 2023. Driven by the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, ice and snow tourism has gradually gained popularity among Chinese people. Various competition venues, as the legacy of the Beijing Winter Olympics, offered easy access to ice-and-snow facilities for the general public. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-LEGACY (CN)

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-LEGACY (CN)

(230203) -- BEIJING, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 2, 2023 shows the view of National Alpine Skiing Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China. Driven by the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, ice and snow tourism has gradually gained popularity among Chinese people. Various competition venues, as the legacy of the Beijing Winter Olympics, offered easy access to ice-and-snow facilities for the general public. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-LEGACY (CN)

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES-LEGACY (CN)

(230203) -- BEIJING, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy skiing at National Alpine Skiing Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 2, 2023. Driven by the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, ice and snow tourism has gradually gained popularity among Chinese people. Various competition venues, as the legacy of the Beijing Winter Olympics, offered easy access to ice-and-snow facilities for the general public. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

Winter scenery of Sayram Lake in China's Xinjiang

STORY: Winter scenery of Sayram Lake in China's Xinjiang DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sayram Lake STORYLINE: Enjoy the winter scenery of Sayram Lake in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is the largest alpine lake and also the highest one in Xinjiang, with about 2,000 meters above sea level. In recent years, the Sayram Lake Scenic Area is promoting the development of eco-tourism, and working to achieve zero carbon emission by using pure electric power. From January to November this year, a total of 82,478,400 kWh of wind power has been generated in Sayram Lake. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from URUMQI, China. (XHTV)

Toyama Airport lobby crowed with Taiwanese tourists

Toyama Airport lobby crowed with Taiwanese tourists

TOYAMA, Japan - The arrival lobby of Toyama Airport, central Japan, is crowded with Taiwanese tourists on Sept. 19, 2014, as the Toyama prefectural government is promoting tourism during a period other than the popular Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route snow wall season.

Alpine ski resorts in France face complicated future as energy prices soar

STORY: Alpine ski resorts in France face complicated future as energy prices soar DATELINE: Oct. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:27 LOCATION: CHAMONIX, SAINT-GERVAIS-LES-BAINS, France CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ski lift station in Chamonix 2. various of ski lifts and ski shops in Chamonix 3. various of departure station of the Saint-Gervais-les-Bains cable car 4. SOUNDBITE (French): OLIVIA GREGOIRE, Minister Delegate for small and medium-sized enterprises, trade, small-scale industry and tourism STORYLINE: After two difficult years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, French ski resorts are facing uncertainty this winter. As an energy-intensive business, ski resorts expect their electricity bills to increase sharply this year with new energy tariffs. Some places may see a 20-fold increase in their electricity bills. The operation of ski lifts is heavily dependent on electricity. To mitigate the rise in costs, ski resorts may have to increase the prices of ski passes by 10 percent to 20 percent according to t

Picturesque highway in China's Xinjiang boosts local tourism

STORY: Picturesque highway in China's Xinjiang boosts local tourism DATELINE: Aug. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of the villagevarious of the roadSOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG DUOXIN, Party chief of Hongkeng VillageSOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MA WEIJUN, Homestay owner in Hongkeng Village STORYLINE: A scenic highway built across Hongkeng Village in northwest China's Xinjiang has boosted local tourism industry and improved people's wellbeing. The 301.6-km S101 highway links provincial capital Urumqi with Bayin'gou pasture in Wusu City. Along the road, travelers can enjoy views of Yardang, Danxia, the Gobi desert, river valleys, canyons, alpine meadows and forests which are called the "geographic gallery on the Tianshan Mountain." SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG DUOXIN, Party chief of Hongkeng Village "The S101 highway was once a dirt road. Since it was paved with asphalt last year, the highway has been attracting more tourists. The number of restaurants in our vil

hiking sign in winter time. Snow in forest.

hiking sign in winter time. Snow in forest.

hiking sign in winter time. Snow in forest. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

hiking sign in winter time. Snow in forest.

hiking sign in winter time. Snow in forest.

hiking sign in winter time. Snow in forest. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

Rural Development in China

Rural Development in China

Aerial view of Huangantuo village in Qingshui town at the foot of Baihua Mountain in Beijing, China, April 13, 2021. The village makes use of its characteristic advantages to develop in the direction of red tourism, alpine agriculture, mountain outdoor sports recreation and mountain leisure vacation.

Rural Development in China

Rural Development in China

Aerial view of Huangantuo village in Qingshui town at the foot of Baihua Mountain in Beijing, China, April 13, 2021. The village makes use of its characteristic advantages to develop in the direction of red tourism, alpine agriculture, mountain outdoor sports recreation and mountain leisure vacation.

Rural Development in China

Rural Development in China

Aerial view of Huangantuo village in Qingshui town at the foot of Baihua Mountain in Beijing, China, April 13, 2021. The village makes use of its characteristic advantages to develop in the direction of red tourism, alpine agriculture, mountain outdoor sports recreation and mountain leisure vacation.

Rural Development in China

Rural Development in China

Aerial view of Huangantuo village in Qingshui town at the foot of Baihua Mountain in Beijing, China, April 13, 2021. The village makes use of its characteristic advantages to develop in the direction of red tourism, alpine agriculture, mountain outdoor sports recreation and mountain leisure vacation.

Rural Development in China

Rural Development in China

Aerial view of Huangantuo village in Qingshui town at the foot of Baihua Mountain in Beijing, China, April 13, 2021. The village makes use of its characteristic advantages to develop in the direction of red tourism, alpine agriculture, mountain outdoor sports recreation and mountain leisure vacation.

Rural Development in China

Rural Development in China

Aerial view of Huangantuo village in Qingshui town at the foot of Baihua Mountain in Beijing, China, April 13, 2021. The village makes use of its characteristic advantages to develop in the direction of red tourism, alpine agriculture, mountain outdoor sports recreation and mountain leisure vacation.

Rural Development in China

Rural Development in China

Aerial view of Huangantuo village in Qingshui town at the foot of Baihua Mountain in Beijing, China, April 13, 2021. The village makes use of its characteristic advantages to develop in the direction of red tourism, alpine agriculture, mountain outdoor sports recreation and mountain leisure vacation.

Rural Development in China

Rural Development in China

Aerial view of Huangantuo village in Qingshui town at the foot of Baihua Mountain in Beijing, China, April 13, 2021. The village makes use of its characteristic advantages to develop in the direction of red tourism, alpine agriculture, mountain outdoor sports recreation and mountain leisure vacation.

Rural Development in China

Rural Development in China

Aerial view of Huangantuo village in Qingshui town at the foot of Baihua Mountain in Beijing, China, April 13, 2021. The village makes use of its characteristic advantages to develop in the direction of red tourism, alpine agriculture, mountain outdoor sports recreation and mountain leisure vacation.

Rural Development in China

Rural Development in China

Aerial view of Huangantuo village in Qingshui town at the foot of Baihua Mountain in Beijing, China, April 13, 2021. The village makes use of its characteristic advantages to develop in the direction of red tourism, alpine agriculture, mountain outdoor sports recreation and mountain leisure vacation.

Rural Development in China

Rural Development in China

Aerial view of Huangantuo village in Qingshui town at the foot of Baihua Mountain in Beijing, China, April 13, 2021. The village makes use of its characteristic advantages to develop in the direction of red tourism, alpine agriculture, mountain outdoor sports recreation and mountain leisure vacation.

Rural Development in China

Rural Development in China

Aerial view of Huangantuo village in Qingshui town at the foot of Baihua Mountain in Beijing, China, April 13, 2021. The village makes use of its characteristic advantages to develop in the direction of red tourism, alpine agriculture, mountain outdoor sports recreation and mountain leisure vacation.