Conference held in Zhangjiakou to facilitate regional tourism

With a long history and rich natural wonders, Zhangjiakou has a lot to offer tourists.[Photo/Xinhua]

In Zhangjiakou, there are a number of ski resorts. These resorts are among the best in North China, earning the city the honor of hosting the 2022 Winter Olympic Games with Beijing.

In recent years, Zhangjiakou municipal government has paid paramount attention to the development of the tourism industry, more investment has been made and infrastructure has been upgraded. Tourism in Zhangjiakou is now on the fast track. In 2016, nearly 52 million visitors were received in Zhangjiakou, a 34.95% increase compared to the previous year.

According to Mayor Wu Weidong, the city is going to further integrate its tourism resources, craft more innovative travel products and upgrade tourism services to cultivate tourism as a strategic pillar industry of Zhangjiakou. This may further enhance the integration of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei.