Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Sichuan Province is offering diverse experiences, such as study programs and nighttime wildlife observations, which have drawn many tourists, especially kids.
Besides enjoying autumn scenery amid a 4,000-hectare colorful forest, tourists can also take special vehicles to view wildlife in the nature reserve in Qingchuan County of Guangyuan City.
In the evening, they can join observation activities, using thermal imaging devices to look for animals, while relevant employees explain the physical features and living habits of different animals based on on-site observations.
According to local statistics, the number of tourists at the Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve increased by 20 percent year on year since October.
Study program, nighttime wildlife observation draw tourists to Sichuan's nature reserve
A series of celebration activities of traditional Miao New Year in southwest China's Guizhou Province have drawn a large number of tourists from near and far, boosting culture-infused tourism.
Streets came alive as tens of thousands of Miao people gathered in Leishan County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture on Thursday to celebrate the Miao New Year.
Grand parades, intangible cultural heritage displays, and Lusheng antiphonal singing made the festival unforgettable. "It happens to be the child's autumn break, which also coincides with the weekend, so I brought my child along to feel the vibe," said Chen Junli, a tourist from Zunyi City of southwest China's Guizhou Province.
According to data from the culture and tourism department of Leishan County, about 300,000 tourist visits are expected during the autumn break.
In 2008, Miao New Year was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage.
Miao New Year celebrations lure tourists to Guizhou, boosting culture-infused tourism
Miao New Year celebrations lure tourists to Guizhou, boosting culture-infused tourism