An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 23, 2025 shows a ski resort in Shennongjia Forestry District, central China's Hubei Province. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan) WUHAN, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- In recent years, with rich ski resorts and ecotourism resources, Shennongjia Forestry District has witnessed a large number of tourists in winter. The booming tourism has also advanced the development of local "ice and snow economy."
A tourist skis at a ski resort in Shennongjia Forestry District, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 23, 2025. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan) A coach (front) instructs learners at a ski resort in Shennongjia Forestry District, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 23, 2025. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan) Tourists buy ski equipment at a shop in Shennongjia Forestry District, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 23, 2025. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan) Tourists ski at a ski resort in Shennongjia Forestry District, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan) Ski enthusiasts take ski lift at a ski resort in Shennongjia Forestry District, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan) Tourists dine at a restaurant at a ski resort in Shennongjia Forestry District, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 23, 2025. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)■