Heat waves boost water-related activities, night tours in China
2025-07-26 19:11 Xinhua

Tourists visit a scenic area in Xuan'en County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hubei Province, July 24, 2025. With heat waves gripping many regions across the country, diverse “cooling tourism“ events, such as water-related activities and night tours, have grown in popularity, invigorating the summer economy. (Photo by Song Wen/Xinhua)

An aerial drone photo taken on July 24, 2025 shows poeple gathering at a fountain to cool off in Jiyuan, central China's Henan Province. With heat waves gripping many regions across the country, diverse “cooling tourism“ events, such as water-related activities and night tours, have grown in popularity, invigorating the summer economy. (Photo by Miao Qiunao/Xinhua)