The second China (Guangdong) International Internet Plus Exposition closed on Sunday in Foshan, Guangdong province, attracting 319,000 visitors.
Yulin, an ancient hub city in Northwest China's Shaanxi province, is ready to benefit from the country's Belt and Road Initiative.
To reach Yulin in northern Shaanxi province, I first had to travel to Xi'an.
Adam Jones-Kelley, president of US-based Conway Inc, is an American businessman who has longterm links with China.
Zhao Leqin, Party chief of Guilin, mentioned the city's recently approved tourism industry plan, saying that Guilin is expected to become one of the world's top destinations by 2020.
Located in the northeast of the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Guilin is considered to be the pearl of China's thriving tourism industry on account of its natural beauty and historical treasures. Covering about 27,800 square kilometers, the city features green mountains, crystal-clear waters, unique caves, beautiful stones and vibrant ethnic cultures.
Three tourism industry events with international influence are being held in Guilin this week, once again bringing the renowned tourist destination in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region into the spotlight.
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations member countries have maintained growing momentum in tourism cooperation and Guangxi, which neighbors Southeast Asia, has played an important role in the cooperation, said officials.
Guilin is a model city in balancing economic development and environmental protection. The scenery of Guilin is amazing. I think everybody should come to Guilin at least once during his or her lifetime.
The broad paved alley leading to the Yungang Grottoes is bordered with huge sculpted pillars that cut through a nascent forest of pine and silver birch trees - a heavenly and peaceful site indeed.
My experience of Shanxi province was so wonderful and profound that scarcely a day has gone by since I left that I haven't relived the experience in my mind.
Participants of "Shanxi in the eyes of international friends", jointly held by the Shanxi Tourism Bureau and China Daily, share their insights following the conclusion of the event in late September.
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