Camping was so popular as to even become a fashion across China during the just-concluded National Day holiday, with some joking that “half of the friends     1     WeChat were camping. Outdoor camping sites were popular during the holiday and had to     2     (book) several days in advance.

According to research firm iiMedia Research, the core market size of China’s camping economy reached 74.75 billion yuan ($10.5 billion) in 2021,     3     was 62.5 percent up year-on-year.

More market-sensitive players are plowing into the industry. In 2021, more than 20,000 new camping-related enterprises sprang up in China,     4     over 5,000 have been set up this year, according to the information provider Tianyancha.

Huzhou,     5     popular tourist destination in East China’s Zhejiang province, hosted the first Camping Conference in the Yangtze River Delta in June. It also became one of the first to     6     (official) regulate the construction standards and     7     (safe) supervision (监管) of camping sites.     8     (follow) Huzhou, Beijing and Nanjing in Jiangsu province have also introduced related policies for the healthy development of the industry.

“Consumers’ demand for outdoor activities     9     (increase) in recent years. I believe     10     (many) people will join in camping and other outdoor activities in the long run,’’ said Liang Qidong, vice president of the Liaoning Academy of Social Sciences.

3 . The Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region was established in 1958, which has many famous tourist attractions.

Shapotou, Zhongwei

Shapotou scenic zone, 16 kilometers west of Zhongwei County in the northwestern Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, has become a must-see for tourists who visit Ningxia. Wang Wei, a famous poet in ancient China, recorded the beauty of Shapotou in a poem on a mission to the frontier.

The park has many activities on offer, which include drifting on the Yellow River and sliding from a sand dune.

Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA

Ideal Sightseeing Season: May to early October

Ticket Price: 80 yuan ($11.7)

Half Price:

①Minors between the ages of 7 and 18;

②Full-time university bachelor or junior degree students with a registered student ID card.

Shahu Lake, Shizuishan

Shahu Lake, one of the top 10 destinations for holidays in Shizuishan city, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in Northwest China, is surrounded by large marshlands(沼泽) and desert, and is known as the “pearl of the desert” along the Silk Road. The location of the 1995 movie A Chinese Odyssey attracts many visitors.

Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA

Ideal Sightseeing Season: May to early October

Ticket Price: 50 yuan ($7.32)

Half Price:

①Minors between the ages of 7 and 18;

②Full-time university bachelor or junior degree students with a registered student ID card.

Mingcui Lake National Wetland Park, Yinchuan

Nfingcui Lake National Wetland Park is perhaps the best ecological wetland in China. It is the first national wetland park of the Yellow River Basin. The first established and expanding water and land sports base in the northwest integrates outdoor training, science education, leisure and fishing.

Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA

Ideal Sightseeing Season: March to May

Ticket Price: 40 yuan ($5.9)

HalfPrice: Full-time university bachelor or junior degree students with a registered student ID card.

Zhenbeipu Western Film Studio, Yinchuan

Zhenbeipu Western Film Studio, located in Yinchuan city, capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, has produced many world-famous films, one of which is Zhang Yimou’s Red Sorghum.

Zhenbeipu functioned as a frontier in the Ming Dynasty, but today, the studio has become a tourism destination fully integrating sightseeing, entertainment, relaxation, dining and shopping.

Scenic Spot Level: AAAAA

Ideal Sightseeing Season: Late April to early October

Ticket Price: 80 yuan ($11.7)

Half Price: Full-time university bachelor or junior degree students with a roistered student ID card.

5 . Mickey Mouse welcomed visitors to his new home in China on June 16, 2016 as Disney opened its first theme park in the country.

The park, located in the city of Shanghai, opened with fireworks.

Joe Schott, president and general manager of Shanghai Disney Resort, said, “I can promise you that there is still so much left to be revealed, and I cannot wait to share it all with you in the months and years to come.”

Tens of thousands streamed into Shanghai Disneyland for its debut(问世), an event that was nearly two decades in the making. The $ 5.5 billion resort(度假胜地) covers 963 acres, but Disney has already begun expansion.

Company officials said they tried to reflect Chinese preferences in the new park.

“We didn’t build Disneyland in China, we built China’s Disneyland,” said Bob Iger, Disney’s chairman.

There’s a traditional Chinese tea house featuring local food. The Lion King performed in Mandarin for the first time, features the Monkey King and characters dressed in Chinese opera garb(服装)to appeal to an Asian audience.

In the castle, guests not only walk through, as they do in other Disney parks, they can also eat and shop. When it was discovered that Chinese people didn’t have a favourite Disney princess, the company decided that the castle would feature all the princesses. Parks in California and France are based on the Sleeping Beauty story.

“The visitors can learn the princesses over time, and this gives them an opportunity to have an introduction to all of the princess stories,” said executive producer Ali Rubinstein.

However, China’s Disneyland sometimes are not closely related to China. Disney’s only animated film based on a Chinese story, Mulan, which tells the tale of a Chinese warrior woman, got neither its own ride nor stage show. The character appears only as a statue and afloat in the parade.

7 . The hardest thing about planning a big European vacation is actually narrowing down where to go—there are just so many amazing places. That's why we've put together what we think are the best cities in Europe.

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

Amsterdam is the kind of city that you can't help but fall in love with. It's the kind of place where you dream about moving and buying an apartment that overlooks (俯瞰) a peaceful river. It's relaxing and you get a sense that the locals have an amazing quality of free life. We love simply walking around the canals and exploring the city's neighborhoods.

BERLIN, GERMANY

Berlin is said to be “poor but charming” and we think that's a pretty good description. Actually, Berlin is becoming more expensive as its popularity grows, but it's still the top spot for Germany's artistic scene. Berlin isn't particularly pretty but it's an energetic city with cool people and cooler graffiti-covered (涂鸦) neighborhoods.

LISBON, PORTUGAL       

Lisbon is a hot destination and I doubt it will be quickly moving up in the ranks of Europe's most visited cities. Lisbon is a popular coastal city that's famous for its unique buildings and charming café culture. It's also very friendly on the wallet when compared to other Western European cities—food and lodging are both priced reasonably and attractions are about average.

FLORENCE, ITALY

Florence may be touristy but that’s no reason to ignore this birthplace of the Renaissance (文艺复兴). If you do your research, you can find plenty of excellent Italian restaurants and world-class ice cream. And, of course, the city is beautiful and home to top museums so it's a dream for art and history lovers.

8 . Washington DC Sightseeing

With so much to see in DC, you don’t want to miss out by exploring on your own. With these adventures, you can guarantee that you’re not missing anything!

Capitol River Cruises (巡游)

This cruise allows you to see it in a whole new way by going down the Potomac River. The cruise lasts only forty-five minutes, and it can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Some of the sights that can be enjoyed while enjoying this cruise are the Key Bridge, the Memorial Bridge, the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial.

Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Bus Tour

It’s not easy to find beautiful grounds in Washington D.C., but this can be accomplished if you take a trip to Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria. This is a four-hour expedition with the primary focus being George Washington’s home. You will also have the option to venture down the Forest Trail, which is best suited for nature lovers.

DC After Dark

On your visit to Washington D.C., be sure to check out the DC Twilight Tour for a unique and enchanting view of some of the most famous sites! Stops include Union Station, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial and the White House. What makes this three-hour guided tour truly unique is that you can get to see these wonderful historic sites illuminated (照亮) by the moonlight!

Comedy Walks Washington DC

Comedy Walks Washington D.C. is a great cruise that allows you to enjoy the nation’s capital in a new and exciting way. This is a walking tour and lasts for about one hour and thirty minutes. Some of the sights that will be seen are the White House, the Martin Luther King Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam Memorial.