CHANGCHUN, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) — Yanbian, the only autonomous prefecture of China’s Korean ethnic group, has witnessed an influx of tourists visiting its unique ethnic cultural experiences this winter.
More than thrilled to kickstart their long-anticipated trip, Hu Kangjie and his family from the tropical island province of Hainan, traveled more than 4,000 km to visit the prefecture in northeast China’s Jilin Province.
“Here we not only can get a close look at the winter scenery and local customs in northeastern China, but we can also experience the Korean folklore. It’s a combination of tradition and fashion, and boasts mouth-watering delicacies,” said Hu.
Situated in the east of Jilin Province, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, where 742,000 ethnic Koreans call home, is bordered by Russia in the east, and is separated by the…
