Various ski resorts in northeast China's Liaoning Province have been attracting tourists with enjoyable experiences and local cultural offerings this winter.
At a national-level ski resort in the province, tourists dressed in vibrant skiing outfits were showcasing their skills while having a great time.
"We rushed over here as soon as the ski resort opened. I have lost track of how many laps I've done; I've been skiing non-stop," said one skier.
"Being here is incredibly refreshing. It energizes my entire body -- a familiar feeling I haven't experienced in a long time," said another skier.
To elevate the consumer experience, the ski resort has incorporated local folk customs into its skiing activities.
A dining area has been set up, featuring local-style hot pots paired with seasonal fruits such as strawberries and frozen pears, allowing tourists to recharge while enjoying local food culture and traditions.
Ski resorts attract tourists with enjoyable experiences, cultural offerings
U.S. stocks ended mixed on Monday as investors weighed escalating tensions in the Middle East and their potential impact on global oil supplies.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 73.14 points or 0.15 percent to 48,904.78. The S and P 500 added 2.74 points or 0.04 percent to 6,881.62. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased 80.65 points or 0.36 percent to 22,748.86.
Seven of the 11 primary S and P 500 sectors ended in the red. Consumer staples and consumer discretionary led the laggards, dropping 1.35 percent and 1.09 percent, respectively. Meanwhile, the energy and industrials sectors led the gainers, advancing 1.95 percent and 0.98 percent.
U.S. crude oil prices surged during the session as market participants expressed concerns over the interruption of supplies. Crude futures traded as much as 12 percent higher at their intraday peak.
Conversely, travel-related equities faced significant downward pressure due to the spike in energy costs. Major U.S. carriers, including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines, declined between 2 percent and 5 percent.
In the technology sector, Nvidia gained 2.99 percent, and Microsoft rose 1.48 percent. Banking equities and economically sensitive stocks, such as Caterpillar, also managed to recover from earlier session lows to finish higher.
On the economic front, the Institute for Supply Management's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index slipped to 52.4 in February from 52.6 in January. In the bond market, the yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note climbed over 8 basis points to reach 4.04 percent.
US stocks close mixed amid escalating Middle East tensions
