Guizhou invites tourists to beat the heat

Mountainous Guizhou province has adopted new measures to get more tourists to spend a cool summer there, as many parts of the country swelter in heat and humidity.

Tourists from 10 provincial-level regions deemed to be among the hottest in China - Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Hunan, Hubei, Shaanxi, Jiangxi and Anhui provinces, as well as the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region and Chongqing municipality - can enjoy a 50 percent discount on tickets to most scenic spots in Guizhou between Tuesday and Sept 15, the provincial government said in a news release on Monday.

Cars with license plates registered in the 10 areas can also enjoy a 50-percent discount on tolls if they use the provincial highway during the time.