Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to the pre-war conditions, Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported
Iran has the right to exercise sovereignty over the strategic waterway, and of course the country will charge ships for services, the speaker said.
On Monday, Iran's Foreign Ministry said that the country would charge maritime service fees, rather than levy tolls, on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz under a framework agreement with the United States, according to media reports.
Three Iranian tankers carrying 5 million barrels of oil have sailed through the strait, according to Iran's state-run TV and other media outlets on Wednesday.
Strait of Hormuz not to return to pre-war conditions: Iranian parliament speaker
Strait of Hormuz not to return to pre-war conditions: Iranian parliament speaker
Xingshan County in central China's Hubei Province is leveraging its abundant rafting resources to expand family-oriented tourism consumption by upgrading its cave rafting experience and launching parent-child rafting programs that accommodate entire families.
Relying on its unique mountains and waterways, a local scenic area in the county has developed a "three rafting experiences on one river" model, offering daytime rafting, nighttime rafting and cave rafting.
The daytime and nighttime rafting routes feature steep drops and fast currents, catering to visitors seeking thrilling and competitive experiences.
In contrast, the cave rafting route has relatively gentle currents, making it a popular choice for families traveling with children.
"There are colorful lights inside the cave. We chose the cave rafting experience mainly for our kids," said a tourist.
To better cater to family travelers, local authorities have upgraded the cave rafting experience. Extended from 4.8 km to 6.2 km, the cave rafting route now takes visitors to scenic attractions including a distinctive 100-meter-long water gate, cascading waterfalls and flowing springs.
"The kids are extremely happy and scream with excitement every time we reach a thrilling section," another visitor said.
The addition of interactive water activities and photo-friendly attractions has effectively encouraged visitors to extend their stays, driving consumption in local catering, leisure and other tourism-related services.
Cave rafting upgrade fuels tourism, consumption growth in central China
