STORY: Exploring burgeoning eco-tourism in north China's border city
DATELINE: Sept. 3, 2023
LENGTH: 00:02:24
LOCATION: ARXAN, China
CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the scenery of Arxan City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
2. various of tourists in the Arxan National Forest Park
3. STANDUP 1 (English): LIANG WANSHAN, Xinhua correspondent
4. various of tourists
5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIN QINGBO, Tourist
6. STANDUP 2 (English): LIANG WANSHAN, Xinhua correspondent
7. various of Arxan's tourist destinations and the Deer Park
8. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU GUANGHONG, Head of the Deer Park scenic area
9. STANDUP 3 (English): LIANG WANSHAN, Xinhua correspondent

STORYLINE:

Arxan City, Hinggan League
N China's Inner Mongolia

STANDUP 1 (English): LIANG WANSHAN, Xinhua correspondent
"Here I am in Arxan City, Hinggan League. Look, there are many visitors around me. The Arxan National Forest Park is a captivating choice for those who prefer the tranquility and coolness of the forest.
Some tourists are attracted by the crater lake and the dense forest, and some by the chance of getting close to little 'inhabitants' in the forest who also like the ecological environment here."

SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIN QINGBO, Tourist
"We are from Zhangzhou, Fujian Province on the southeast coast of China. We came here on a road trip. The ecological environment here is quite good, and the facilities here are also well-equipped."

STANDUP 2 (English): LIANG WANSHAN, Xinhua correspondent
"As one of the tourist destinations embracing greater opportunities amid the strong rebound of China's tourism industry this year, this little border city with abundant natural resources has been a broadly welcomed summer resort, with nearly 1.14 million visitors flocking here in the first half of 2023."

In recent years, Arxan City has focused on providing a wider variety of tourism products. To seek a more unique experience in nature, the Deer Park in Bailang Town would be a must-visit in Arxan.

SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU GUANGHONG, Head of Deer Park scenic area
"We now have more than 100 deer here, and the park covers an area of more than 20 hectares and is divided into nine areas of different sizes. In order not to destroy the vegetation, we switch the deer in different areas. Now the grass here is still quite lush, and we receive up to four or five hundred tourists every day."

STANDUP 3 (English): LIANG WANSHAN, Xinhua correspondent
"Arxan is an example of the thriving eco-tourism in China, which benefits from the country's integrated ecological efforts and support for the cultural and tourism sector. We expect it will unleash more potential by getting more people involved in the green tourism."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Arxan, China.
(XHTV)