Booming tourism fuels growth at Hetou Old Street Scenic Area in N China's Hebei

Photo taken on Aug. 2, 2026 shows tourists enjoying sightseeing at the Hetou Old Street Scenic Area in Tangshan City, north China's Hebei Province. As of July 31, the scenic area had received more than 6 million visits this year, with both visitor numbers and tourism revenue registering significant year-on-year growth. Benefiting from its proximity to Beijing and Tianjin, the booming cultural and tourism market has further boosted regional consumption. (Liu Mancang/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 2, 2026 shows tourists enjoying sightseeing at the Hetou Old Street Scenic Area in Tangshan City, north China's Hebei Province. (Liu Mancang/Guangming Picture)