Stories from China

A coastal town is successfully boosting its local economy and resident income by attracting nearly 700,000 tourists annually, many from the Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan regions.

A coastal town has successfully boosted its tourism, attracting nearly 700,000 visitors annually, many from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Increased intelligent monitoring is also being considered, especially for islands where 24-hour human management is not feasible. Cleaning crews are working to manage the waste in areas like Sai Kung and Sha Tin. While many visitors reportedly comply with regulations, the sheer volume of people, estimated at 1100 on May 1st and 2nd alone at Yamada Bay, Xiwan, and Longfu, contributes to the problem. Efforts to combat this include adding buoys and floats, and increased patrols by wildlife protection authorities. Vietnam has hosted over 20 million international tourists per month for four consecutive months. Total international arrivals exceeded 88 million in the first four months of May.

A coastal town, managed by a committee member from Guangzhou, has seen its hotel and homestay industries mature, attracting nearly 700,000 tourists annually. The area is a nature reserve, and efforts are made to avoid environmental damage.

The G318 National Highway, connecting Shanghai to Tibet, spans multiple provinces and offers diverse landscapes including forests, mountains, and valleys. The highway is promoted as a tourist attraction, with hotels and guesthouses developing to support the nearly 700,000 annual visitors, many from the Greater Bay Area, boosting local economic growth and resident income. The Luolan area, part of this route, has developed its hospitality industry, attracting nearly 700,000 tourists annually, many from the Greater Bay Area. The area prohibits fireworks and balloons. The area's risk prediction for environmental hazards is currently low to moderate. Hong Kong recorded over 1,030,000 border crossings by 9 PM the previous night, with approximately 612,000 entries, including over 193,000 mainland tourists primarily arriving via Lok Ma Chau.

When warning levels are reached, critical situations are reported to the holiday work group for further measures. The Yun-Gang Grottoes currently have 45 main caves.

The Long March 7 rocket is scheduled to launch the Tianzhou-10 spacecraft on May 9, 2026. The launch window is currently listed as to be confirmed with a target time of 22:00:00Z. The launch window is currently listed as 14:00:00Z or 22:00:00Z, though the status remains to be confirmed. The payload for this mission is currently listed as unknown. Astronauts have been conducting docking training using the 'Shi' operation docking system in preparation for the upcoming Tianzhou-10 and Shenzhou-23 missions. An earlier launch window is noted for May 9, 2026, at 22:00 UTC.

Maintenance work is being conducted on the Yun-Gang Grottoes, specifically on external walls from cave 33 to 37.

The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall expects to receive 130,000 visitors during the May Day holiday. Guide Lin Xiaotian noted that the hall will tailor explanations for different demographics, including families and youth, to share the history of the 'Red Boat'. Volunteers at Nanhu Lake are actively guiding tourists and answering inquiries, providing attentive service that enhances the visitor experience. One tourist, Li Li, noted sufficient parking and the scenic beauty of Hong Village, along with the thoughtful service. The area offers regular weekend and holiday services with a standard fare of 55 yuan, or 30 yuan with card or code payment, reducing travel costs. This route operates on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. Additionally, charging infrastructure has been upgraded with over 30 temporary charging stations featuring 15 charging cabinets.

Students have raised over 2.1 million yuan in one-on-one scholarships for children in seven middle schools in Ningxia. The students involved found value in integrating their personal goals with a larger purpose by visiting over 30 student families.

An ancient Chinese lamp has been hailed as the 'First Lamp of China'.