Chongli wants to outgrow its reputation as a winter playground

A winter resort is trying to be a year-round getaway for visitors. Situated in Hebei province's Chongli area, the Fulong Four Seasons Town was a hit with winter vacationers after it opened in December.

More than 150,000 tourists visited the area, says Fan Xiaogang, assistant president of Fulong Holdings, the builder of the town.

The goal of the town is to offer a break for people of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei, says Fan.