Spring is here, China’s tourism economy in full bloom-Xinhua

* Statistics released by Chinese travel services platform Qunar showed that between February and March, searches for “flower viewing” more than tripled compared with same period of 2024.

* China has had the tradition of flower viewing since ancient times. It is believed that people from as early as the Tang Dynasty (618-907) had already formed the habit of going to the city outskirts with friends and family to appreciate the flowers and worship the floral fairies.

* Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets. The flower-viewing economy has proved this philosophy.

ZHENGZHOU/WUHAN, April 20 (Xinhua) — Strolling in a garden, Zhou Danni and her family marveled at the splendid cherry blossoms. As a gentle breeze snaked its way…