CHINA-HUBEI-SHENNONGJIA-SUMMER TOURISM (CN)

(240808) -- SHENNONGJIA, Aug. 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wei Qun, a homestay owner, sorts books at the reading room of her hostel in Honghuaping Village of Shennongjia Forest District, central China's Hubei Province, Aug. 6, 2024. Located in the eastern part of the Qinba mountains, Shennongjia Forestry District, with the forest coverage of over 91 percent, has an average elevation of 1,700 meters. The average temperature here is lower than 20 degrees Celsius in summer, making it a popular destination for tourists. In recent years, with rich ecotourism resources and mild climate, Shennongjia Forestry District has witnessed a large number of tourists in summer. The booming tourism has also advanced the development of local catering and accommodation business. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wu Zhizun)