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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.
Fabulous drum performances were staged on Saturday near Aizhai Bridge, which crosses the Dehang Grand Canyon in Jishou, Hunan province, to start the 2016 Jishou Drum Festival.
First, marvel at the magnificent Aizhai Bridge, a suspension bridge with a main span of 1,176 meters and a height of 355 meters that crosses the Dehang Grand Canyon; Next, visit the six-kilometer-long Aizhai Highway which was built in the 1930s. The highway's ingenious design makes it one of China's most striking stretches of road.
As I arrived at Pinglang village, a sweet smell of flowers surrounded me and I could not help taking a deep breath to enjoy nature's gift.
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