Tourists across China embraced diverse travel experiences on Tuesday as the country marked the 16th China Tourism Day, with scenic spots, historical sites and cultural attractions drawing crowds nationwide, from wetland parks and ancient towns to desert landscapes and lakeside destinations.

​The much-anticipated opening ceremony of Nam Co Lake was held Tuesday in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, offering tourists a rare combination of stunning plateau landscapes, time-honored Tibetan folk customs, and upgraded travel services.

Tea farmer Luo Xianhua from Tongmu, a village nestled deep within the Wuyishan National Park, also serves as a forest ranger for at least 15 days every month.

​Chinese and African tourism operators sought new partnerships and business opportunities at the recently concluded Africa's Travel Indaba 2026 in Durban, as African destinations stepped up efforts to attract travelers from China's growing outbound tourism market.

​Museums across China received 1.56 billion visits in 2025, with the total number of registered museums nationwide reaching 7,188 by the end of the year, official data showed.

​As dusk settled, Zigong China Lantern World in the city of Zigong, southwest China's Sichuan Province, came alive at what is a peak time at this venue.

Museums across China receive large numbers of visitors with the upcoming International Museum Day, which will fall on May 18.

​​Strolling through centuries-old streets, dressing in traditional Hanfu attire, and crafting personalized handicrafts via intangible cultural heritage techniques -- these are activities being enjoyed by an increasing number of people as the summer tourism peak approaches, with immersive cultural travel projects gaining steam among travelers across China.

China's second domestically built large cruise ship set sail on Saturday on a 12-day sea trial, the final major step before the ship's official delivery as the country expands its push into the cruise tourism market.

​China saw steady growth in railway passenger trips in the first four months of the year, with increases in both passenger volume and service quality, according to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (China Railway).

As spring scenery reaches its peak in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Guozigou in Huocheng County has attracted streams of visitors with its lush mountains, winding expressways and iconic bridge landscapes. Tourists and newlyweds alike gather here to enjoy the picturesque views and capture memorable moments.

Shanghai's latest move to facilitate residents' travel to the islands of Jinmen and Matsu marks another concrete step toward normalizing cross-Strait tourism exchanges.

The Yuhe Wetland Park in Haidian district of Beijing combines the functions of rainwater regulation and storage with ecological restoration. That said, it is also a truly beautiful public space, suitable for a wide variety of activities.

​The classic tourist itinerary in China is evolving, with more foreign visitors swapping checklist travel for a mix of curiosity, commerce and exploration beyond megacities.

Qilou Old Street, a century-old cultural landmark of Haikou, has become a popular destination for foreign tourists as the development of Hainan Free Trade Port advances.

Originally built in the 1950s as a workers' cinema of a local machinery factory in Chongqing, the building has been renovated into a public tea house called Jiangling tea house now, integrating dining, leisure, and cultural creativity, favored by both local citizens and tourists.

Beijing launched a pilot service on Sunday that allows passengers to bring their bicycles onto the subway train, as the number of cycling enthusiasts and demand for cross-district rides grow in the capital.

​China's first large-scale science museum dedicated to modern glaciers opened to the public on Friday on the northwestern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, offering visitors an immersive window into the frozen giants that feed the region's inland water system.