People's Pictorial:
The slogan "So close, so beautiful, spend your weekends in Hebei" has already become a well-known catchphrase for Hebei. What high-quality cultural and tourism resources can Hebei recommend to tourists for the upcoming May Day holiday? What measures will be taken to improve the quality of tourism services and the tourist experience? Thank you.
Wang Zhengpu:
Thank you for your questions. I would like to invite Ms. Jin to answer.
Jin Hui:
Thank you for your questions. By creating the cultural tourism brand "Spend Your Weekends in Beautiful Hebei," the province not only actively promotes the high-quality development of the cultural tourism industry, but also has accomplished a significant achievement in the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
Hebei is so close and so beautiful. It is so close that a one-hour transportation circle has been formed in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. This region is characterized by the presence of a world-class airport cluster and the three major ports of Qinhuangdao, Tangshan and Cangzhou. The convenient transportation infrastructure facilitates travel in all directions and connects the region to the world. Hebei is also very beautiful, boasting rich historical and cultural heritage, magnificent natural landscape, and warm and genuine hospitality. Hebei is home to 12 5A-level scenic spots and four world cultural heritage sites. It ranks among the top in the country in terms of the number of national key cultural relics protection units and national intangible cultural heritage items.
In recent years, we moved quickly to forge a tourism development paradigm that integrates tourism with culture and promotes wholistic tourism in different seasons. When you come to Hebei, you can visit Yesanpo and Baishi Mountain in Baoding and the Xingtai Great Canyon to experience the majestic mountains, clear waters, marvelous canyons and unique rock formations of the Taihang Mountains. You can also explore historical and cultural cities and towns such as the Zhengding ancient city and numerous traditional cultural villages, tracing the roots of historical culture. You can drive along the Grassland Highway and experience the charm of the summer grasslands. In Chongli, the Winter Olympic town, you can fully enjoy the speed and excitement of world-class ski resorts. Additionally, you are welcome to visit Xiong'an, the City of the Future, and feel the vibrant growth. Explore the beautiful Baiyangdian Lake, known as the Pearl of North China, and experience the charm of northern water towns. The Chengde Mountain Resort, Jinshanling Great Wall and other historical and cultural sites are captivating destinations that never cease to amaze visitors. You can also visit Xibaipo, a sacred site in China's revolutionary history, to witness the profound changes of history and reflect upon the passage of time.
In recent years, we have focused on meeting the demands for high-quality cultural tourism products, emphasizing the integration of culture and travel, and developing wellness tourism. This has made tourism an integral part of people's high-quality lives. Destinations like the Aranya's Lonely Library in Qinhuangdao have become popular attractions for photo enthusiasts. The Unique Dream of Red Mansions theatrical complex in Langfang vividly portrays the timeless story of the novel "The Dream of Red Mansions." The Fantawild Legend Kingdom theme park in Handan has become a preferred destination for educational tourism. Furthermore, the revitalization of intangible cultural heritage items, such as martial arts in Cangzhou, acrobatics in Wuqiao and paper-cutting in Yuxian, allows visitors to immerse themselves in diverse folk customs and traditions.
Next, we will continue to strengthen resource sharing with Beijing and Tianjin, and work together to build the Beijing-Zhangjiakou sports and cultural tourism belt, Great Wall cultural tourism belt and Grand Canal cultural tourism belt. We will make good use of the Winter Olympics legacy, cultivate new forms of tourism, and launch a selection of curated travel routes. We will continue implementing policies such as free passage for tourist charter buses and managing the mini app for travel and tourism in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei, vigorously supporting travel agencies in bringing visitors to Hebei.
"Spend Your Weekends in Beautiful Hebei." With the May Day holiday fast approaching, we sincerely invite everyone to visit Hebei, explore its beauty, and experience the warm hospitality of its people. Thank you.
Xing Huina:
Due to time constraints, we will take the final two questions.
