Depleted mountain foothill turns popular camping spot after ecological restoration

As spring warms the land, residents of Yinchuan City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, are flocking to the suburbs for camping and enjoying outdoor leisure.

At the foothills of the Helan Mountains, groups of friends and families were seen gathering in camping areas. They sat together, admiring the layered mountain peaks stretching into the distance while breathing in the fresh air.

"I've invited a few friends to have a get-together here. We all love outing and they've brought their pet dogs with them. We chat and play around. I think it's really great," said Wang Yun, a resident.

The area was once a cluster of abandoned mining pits. In recent years, through ecological restoration efforts, it has been reborn as a vibrant green space full of life.

The Helan Mountain, at an altitude of 2,000 to 3,000 meters, is the highest mountain in Ningxia and Inner Mongolia in north China. The undulating range of the mountain forms a natural barrier against desert winds and sands as well as invaders, making Ningxia a peaceful Oasis beyond the Great Wall.

Depleted mountain foothill turns popular camping spot after ecological restoration

The 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, has seen more than 300 new product launch events by Sunday, the last day of the first phase of the event.

The fair, which opened Wednesday in Guangzhou City, south China's Guangdong Province, set new records for exhibition area, the number of booths, and the number of participating companies.

Focusing on "Advanced Manufacturing," the first phase of the fair attracted over 5,900 high-tech exhibitors, companies that apply specialized, sophisticated techniques to produce unique, novel products.

The second phase of the fair will run from April 23 to 27 under the theme "Quality Home Life," showcasing the latest developments in green building materials, smart housewares, and creative living solutions.

The Canton Fair is held twice a year in Guangzhou. Established in 1957, it is the longest-running of several comprehensive international trade events in China, and has been hailed as the barometer of China's foreign trade.

First phase of 139th Canton Fair features over 300 new product launch events