Foreigners settling in China are increasingly turning their backs on bustling metropolises for the simplicity, authenticity and affordability of lower-tier cities and rural areas, statistics show.
On May 24, 2025, the "72-Hour Huizhou Adventure" opened in Shanghai, drawing over 10,000 attendees, including more than 40 percent of international students.
The 2025 International Tea Culture Carnival in Macao took place on May 21, with Qimen's Xiangyuan Tea Company bringing Qimen An Tea back to the century-old trading hub.
As summer begins, the lush hillsides of Huangshan are adorned with golden loquats, known as the "first fruit of early summer".
This pioneering initiative allows tourists to immediately claim VAT refunds upon purchase, significantly enhancing their shopping experience.
Over 130 international students and faculty members from universities across Anhui province began an immersive cultural study tour at Mount Huangshan Mountain on May 17.
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China has its own "spidermen" in Huangshan, Anhui province, whose mission is not to save the world, but to collect trash from mountaintops or pick up cellphones dropped by travelers.
