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China's rural attractions boasting unique scenery, folklore become popular among int'l travelers

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China's rural attractions boasting unique scenery, folklore become popular among int'l travelers

2026-06-07 14:52 Last Updated At:06-08 13:02

China's rural tourist sites known for unique landscapes and folklores have become increasingly popular among international visitors who seek a travel experience different from visiting the country's first-tier cities.

In Zhangjiajie National Forest Park of central China's Hunan Province, international visitors come to scale the mountains and view the towering quartz-sandstone pillars.

"It's so beautiful here. The mountains and clouds are breathtaking. Everyone is very friendly. We have a wonderful time here in Zhangjiajie," said an Ecuadorian tourist.

At the scenic spots of Qutang Gorge and the Baidi ancient town in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, international visitors said they were captivated by the magnificent river and gorge scenery.

"They were an ancient civilization, and you feel it when you come here. I'm happy. I will tell friends: you must come here," said a tourist from Mauritius.

Increasingly, global travelers are also showing interest in connecting with Chinese culture. Many are meeting locals, enjoying authentic cuisine, and immersing themselves in genuine experiences.

In Guilin City of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, foreign visitors eagerly take part in the region’s intangible cultural heritage, such as learning to weave Zhuang brocade, an ancient and highly durable craft made from cotton and silk.

"This kind of thing is never seen in France, so I think it's a great gift to bring back for friends and to show my parents and my family. It's a great souvenir, and you only see this here," said a French tourist.

China's rural attractions boasting unique scenery, folklore become popular among int'l travelers

China's rural attractions boasting unique scenery, folklore become popular among int'l travelers

Political shows staged by certain individuals in the Philippines cannot distort the historical and legal fact that relevant islands and reefs in the South China Sea belong to China, Jiang Bin, a spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense, said on Friday.

He made the remarks in response to media reports that the Philippine defense secretary had recently visited Zhongye Dao to take part in the activities commemorating the 10th anniversary of the so-called "South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award".

"China has indisputable sovereignty over Nansha Qundao and its adjacent waters, including Zhongye Dao. The Philippine defense secretary, who is sanctioned by the Chinese side, is playing tough toward China by staging political shows and fanning nationalist sentiments in pursuit of personal political interests, which will ultimately undermine the fundamental interests of the Philippines and its people. The 'arbitration' is, from beginning to end, a political farce masqueraded as a legal process, and the so-called award carries no legal force in any sense. The Chinese side does not accept nor recognize the award. We do not accept any claims or actions based on it. No matter how certain individuals in the Philippines perform, they can never distort the historical and legal fact that relevant islands and reefs belong to China, and can never shake the firm determination of the Chinese military to defend China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests," said Jiang.

China rejects Philippine political shows over South China Sea islands: defense ministry

China rejects Philippine political shows over South China Sea islands: defense ministry

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