Gold rush for investors at Olympic venue

Once impoverished and largely ignored by visitors, Chongli has turned around its reputation to become a prime winter tourism destination

Editor's note: As the People's Republic of China prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary on Oct 1, China Daily is featuring a series of stories on the role regions have played in the country's development and where they are today.

For Beijing residents Liu Guilai and his wife Yu Shuzhen, this summer was not too hot as they found a perfect place to escape the heat. Plus, it is not too far from the capital and has a number of leisure activities for retirees.