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China: Outdoor sports draw holidaymakers in China

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Storyline: Outdoor sports draw holidaymakers in China [Voice_over] Known locally as the "Green Pearl of East China", the Dajue Mountain Scenic Area has seen large crowds of holidaymakers this year. The 204 square kilometer region offers hiking, and canyon activities - like a thrilling 90-minute white-water rafting trip. Official data shows the number of tourists so far this year to Dajue Mountain is about 35 percent higher than last year, with revenue from rafting accounting for about 65 percent of the total. Meanwhile in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, karst landform and old-growth forests in the Wulong District, have been attracting visitors. From hiking, to riding to camping, nature lovers can choose one or more of the 11 trails. [Sound_bite] Hiking lover: "It's comfortable and cool. The scenery is very good, and the air is fresh." [Voice_over] According to government data, nationwide, revenues from outdoor sports currently total about 139 million U.S. dollars, with the number of outdoor tourists around 10 billion. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]

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