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Industries come together for high-quality growth of cultural and tourism sector

　　 China Tourism Day, celebrated annually on May 19, was established by China's State Council in 2011. The date marks the first entry in the travel diary of Xu Xiake (1587–1641), a renowned Chinese travel writer and geographer of the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), to honor his pioneering spirit and promote tourism across the country.

Source:chinadaily.com.cn 2026-05-21

Beijing launches campaign to promote responsible tourism

　　 Beijing launched a themed campaign promoting civilized tourism on May 19, which is also China Tourism Day, at Beijing Happy Valley, combining traditional culture, volunteer advocacy and intangible cultural heritage experiences to encourage responsible travel behavior among residents and visitors.

Source:chinadaily.com.cn 2026-05-20

China Tourism Day: Discover China in every moment

　　 Today, May 19, is China Tourism Day. Celebrate it with China Bound, and discover the beauty of China in a world full of colors.

Source:China Bound 2026-05-19

Explore Dongying: A guide to tidal flat foraging

　　 Dongying's coastline offers a distinctive and interactive coastal experience where the rhythm of the tides reveals wide mudflats filled with clams, small crabs, and shellfish.

Source:China Daily 2026-05-16

Temple of Heaven: The enduring architectural heart of Beijing

　　 The Temple of Heaven, known in Chinese as Tiantan, is an iconic symbol of Beijing.

Source:chinadaily.com.cn 2026-05-15

Zhoushan welcomes early spring with blossoming flowers

　　 The five-day average temperature surpassed 10 C in Zhoushan, East China's Zhejiang province, from Feb 20 to 25, marking the arrival of spring.

Source:China Daily 2026-05-13

Tang canal rises as a glowing destination

　　 The boat glides slowly along the Tangjin Canal, a waterway that once connected the industrial cities of Tangshan in Hebei province and Tianjin.

Source:CHINA DAILY 2026-05-13

Mixology at the world's best bar

　　 For Li, technical skill is secondary to interpersonal ability. "Personality is more important than technique," she says. "Technique can be trained. Personality is core."

Source:China Daily 2026-05-11

Wuyishan National Park, Fujian

　　 In Wuyishan National Park, rolling peaks stretch endlessly in lush layers. Tongmu village rests quietly deep within the valley — the birthplace of Lapsang Souchong, the world's first black tea. Here, nature and culture blend seamlessly, offering a sense of serenity shaped by time.

Source:China Daily 2026-05-08

Switzerland through garments and gear shaped by terrain, infrastructure and movement

　　 The ‘Helveticana’ exhibition provides a distinctive way for Chinese audiences to understand Swiss society and culture. It is now open at M WOODS Museum (Beijing) and will run until July 19th, 2026.

Source:Global People Online 2026-05-07