CHINA-SWITZERLAND-JILIN-ZERMATT-SNOW AND ICE ECONOMY (CN)

CHINA-SWITZERLAND-JILIN-ZERMATT-SNOW AND ICE ECONOMY (CN)

(231225) -- ZERMATT, Dec. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 10, 2023 shows a catering area at Riffelberg in Zermatt, Switzerland. As winter falls, the Swiss town of Zermatt and China's Jilin entered their peak season for tourists. Thanks to the landscape that overlooked by the Matterhorn Mountain, one of the natural symbols of Switzerland in the Alps, Zermatt attracts masses of worldwide winter-lovers. Based on winter activities, a full chain of tourism industry has been built in Zermatt, including catering, shopping, hiking, accommodations and so on. The "snow and ice" economy created huge profit for local people. Located at similar degrees in terms of the north latitude, northeast China's Jilin Province is also endowed with excellent natural conditions for developing the "snow and ice" economy. Heavy snowfall, good snow quality, long snow season, and beautiful scenery make the Changbai Mountains home to many popular ski resorts in Jilin. In recent years, more and more tourists flock her

Actors of "Matterhorn Story" play receive ovation from audience

Actors of "Matterhorn Story" play receive ovation from audience

Actors of the "Matterhorn Story" outdoor play receive an ovation from the audience in Riffelberg, Switzerland, on Aug. 6, 2015. The play was performed to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the 4,478-meter Alpine mountain's first ascent by Briton Edward Whymper and his team in July 1865. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Descendants of Swiss climber recall 1865 Matterhorn tragedy

Descendants of Swiss climber recall 1865 Matterhorn tragedy

Joseph Taugwalder (L) and his son David, descendants of Peter Taugwalder Sr. who survived a fall during the first ascent on the Matterhorn in 1865, talk about the tragedy in Riffelberg, Switzerland, on Aug. 6, 2015. The 4,478-meter Alpine peak is seen behind them in the distance. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo