Tourists visit a Korean ethnic folk park in Yanji, Northeast China"s Jilin province, on July 30. [Photo/Xinhua]

　　At a Korean ethnic folk park in Northeast China"s Jilin province, Feng Yu turned a family trip into an immersive cultural lesson on ethnic heritage.

　　She and her kids slipped into traditional Korean outfits for photo shoots, learned to make Korean rice cakes, and took a shot at traditional archery.

　　"I used to take my children on trips only to view beautiful scenery and taste local delicacies," Feng says. "This time, I hope they can learn about ethnic culture firsthand; trying on traditional attire, touring ethnic architecture and watching folk shows offer lessons no textbook can provide."

　　With schools across China on summer vacation, the country"s two-month travel rush comes alive. Feng is among a growing number of parents opting for cultural journeys, hoping to help their children forge a deeper connection with the nation"s rich and diverse heritage.

　　The Korean ethnic folk park that Feng toured has so far received an average of 20,000 tourists a day during the summer travel season, according to Zhu Baokun, operations director of the park.

　　To satisfy family travelers, the park has introduced new activities like paper crafting and incense-making workshops, along with performances of Korean ethnic folk music.

　　"These laid-back settings enable children to absorb ethnic cultural knowledge effortlessly amid a lighthearted and enjoyable environment," says Zhu.

　　Statistics from Tongcheng Travel, an online Chinese travel agency, show that families and students have remained the two dominant traveling groups this summer. Family travelers account for about 38 percent of domestic air passengers, while students make up roughly 29 percent.