【推荐2】China’s red-hot tourism is beyond industry expectations over the May Day holiday — a five-day break starting on Saturday, April 29, with enthusiastic travelers overwhelming some lesser-known destinations and crowding old favorites.

The fulfillment of people’s long-suppressed desire to travel due to COVID-19 outbreaks, has added new energy into the rapid recovery of the nation’s tourism. A total of 274 million visits were made during the holiday, up 70.83 percent year-on-year, according to data released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Wednesday. The figure is an increase of more than 19 percent for the same period in 2019.

Previously little-known destinations were star attractions during the holiday. The Dehong Dai in southwestern Yunnan province saw its hotel bookings surge (激增) 22-fold compared with last year. The Yanbian Korean autonomous prefecture in northeastern Jilin province had 90 percent of all hotel rooms booked three days before the holiday started, according to the travel portal Qunar.

Qunar said that Zibo in Shandong province saw its hotel bookings increase 20-fold year-on-year. The city’s popularity boomed after its barbecuing style, which uses griddle pancakes to wrap grilled meat similar to the way Peking duck is eaten, went viral.

Rural areas with beautiful mountain and lake views also experienced a boom during the holiday. Online travel agency Lvmama said bookings on its platform for short-distance trips to countryside destinations increased by 150 percent, compared with the same period in 2019.

Overseas destinations were more suitable and popular choices for travelers wanting to avoid crowds. According to the online travel agency Tuniu, the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions, Thailand and the Maldives were the most-favored overseas destinations during the holiday. For more details, click here.

【推荐1】2022 Earthshot Prize Winners

The Earthshot Prize is a 10-year project by Britain government that aims to find solutions to the biggest environmental problems the planet faces. The hope is that those solutions can be shared and repeated around the world. Every year, four prizes are awarded and each prize-winner wins ＄1. 2 million for their efforts.

Protect And Restore Nature

Kheyti won the prize for protecting and restoring nature with its “Greenhouse-in-a-box” idea. The company provides a simple, large greenhouse to small farmers at a low cost. The greenhouses allow farmers to use 90% less water and produce seven times as much food. The company is already working with 1, 000 farmers across India Kheytihopes to get its greenhouses to 50, 000 farmers by 2027. Clean Our Air Charlot Magayi won the prize for cleaning the air. After her daughter was burned by a charcoal-burning stove, Ms. Magayi developed a safer, cleaner stove, called the Mukuru Clean Stove. Ms. Magayi’s stoves use a different fuel that’s cheaper and pollutes far less than charcoal stoves. Currently. over 200, 000 Mukuru Clean Stoves are being used in Kenya. In three years, Ms. Magayi hopes to increase that number to 1 million.

Revive Our Oceans

The Revive Our Oceans prize was won by the Queensland Indigenous Women Rangers Network (QIWRN). Over the last four years, QIWRN has trained 60 indigenous women to help protect the environment. The women learned to use modern tools like drones. They also shared important history of Australia and information that’s been passed down for years among their people.

Build a Waste-Free World

A London-based company called Notpla (for “Not Plastic”) won the prize for building a waste-free world. Their plastic substitute is made from seaweed, and breaks down naturally with no microplastics. In 2022 alone, the company has made one million Notpla take away food boxes, replacing similar plastic-coated boxes. By 2025, the company hopes to increase that number to 25 million.

【推荐2】Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is at the heart of Vancouver’s historic Chinatown neighborhood. This Ming Dynasty-style garden is a unique place to bring together cultures and communities through educational and public programs.

Taste of Tai Chi

The ancient art of Tai Chi involves a series of gentle movements that are designed to improve balance and relieve stress. It is perfect for adults and seniors.

60 mins | $16.50 per adult | $15.50 per senior

Ancient Art

After a short garden tour, learn about the practice of Chinese painting known as ink and wash painting. With special brush pens and paper, use the beauty of the Chinese Garden as inspiration to create beautiful artwork to take home.

60 mins | $15 per person

Tea Talks

Tea drinking is an. important part of Chinese culture. Since ancient times, the simple pleasure of family and friends gathering to drink tea has been practised.

This program includes a Garden Tour, a chance to taste Chinese tea and a talk given by one of our tea experts about its cultural significance.

Prices vary according to the size of the group, the Chinese tea and the type of experience groups are interested in.

Awaken the Dragon

Get into action with this 2000-year-old tradition! Dragon Boating is a fun activity that encourages teamwork and is appropriate for all skill levels. Programs take place rain or shine and all equipment is provided.

Note: Dragon Boat race takes place at Creekside Community Centre downtown and is run in partnership with Dragon Boat BC.

90 mins | $50 per person

To ensure we are able to accommodate your visit on the day and time of your choosing, please book all these activities at least three weeks in advance and provide the required information: three preferred dates and times, group size, email address, phone number, and organization’s name.