China: Tourists looking for a cool respite lift summer travel spending in China.

Tourists looking for a respite from the summer heat are driving spending from beaches and mountain parks to cafes and museums, as destinations turn cooler weather and immersive experiences into attractions for families, young people and older visitors. In Qinhuangdao, a coastal city in north China's Hebei Province, tourism operators are offering beach activities, leisure options and wellness trips tailored to different age groups. Visitors wade along the shore, watch the tides and collect shells in the shallows. In Nanchang, in east China's Jiangxi Province, forest stream hikes, canyon rafting and water parks are being packaged into summer itineraries for families and students. Cooler mountain areas are also benefiting. Liupan Mountain National Forest Park in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, where average summer temperatures are about 18 degrees Celsius and forests cover more than 80 percent of the land, has become a popular retreat from the heat. The park's outdoor activities and slower pace of life have helped lift rural tourism revenue in some surrounding communities. In Guiyang, in southwest China's Guizhou Province, the summer tourism economy has also created opportunities for a growing cafe sector. At waterfalls and illuminated caves in the city's Huaxi District, visitors can stop for coffee while enjoying the cooler surroundings. More than 3,000 coffee shops have opened in Guiyang in recent years. Annual coffee consumption has grown by nearly 50 percent on average, creating more than 15,000 jobs. Cultural venues are also extending their summer offerings, attracting spending beyond outdoor attractions. Lingjiatan National Archaeological Site Park in east China's Anhui Province has extended its opening hours and introduced guided stargazing sessions, allowing children to observe the night sky with experts. At Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, a digital art exhibition has created a 400-square-meter immersive visual space where children can explore cultural relics from the museum's collection alongside works by prominent artists. Shotlist: Beidaihe District, Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province, north China - Recent: 1. Aerial shots of coastline, beach; 2. Various of tourists on beach; 3. Children swimming in pool; 4. Tourists on ferry; Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, east China - Recent 5. Aerial shots of water playground, umbrellas, paddle boards; 6. Various of tourists floating on foam mats, on paddle boards, crossing adventure bridge; Jingyuan County, Guyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, northwest China - Recent 7. Various of tourists walking along wooden walkways, paddling in stream; family taking photos; 8. Various of vehicles, motorhomes; 9. Tourists trying archery; 10. Tourists walking in scenic site; Yongjia County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, east China - Recent 11. Aerial shots of mountain, cave, waterfall; Chuzhou City, Anhui Province, east China - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 12. Aerial shots of rafting in scenic area, tourists paddling inflatable rafts; Guiyang City, Guizhou Province, southwest China - Recent 13. Aerial shots of mountain, cave, waterfall; 14. Various of tourists enjoying coffee; 15. Various of customers inside cafe, baristas preparing coffee; 16. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zeng Zhiyun, coffee industry professional (ending with shot 17): "With so many young people here and the city's support for the coffee industry in recent years, we wanted to bring something new to the sector. Combining coffee with sports is one of the features that sets us apart."; 17. Various of tourists enjoying coffee at cafe beside waterfall, taking photos; Shanghai, China - Recent 18. Various of dinosaur skeleton collection at Shanghai Natural History Museum, visitors; Xingyi City, Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, southwest China - Recent 19. Various of museum guide explaining exhibition to mother and son at Xingyi UNESCO Global Geopark; Tongzha Town, Hanshan County, Ma'anshan City, Anhui Province, east China - Recent 20. Various of visitors at Lingjiatan National Archaeological Site Park, relics on display; 21. Various of children observing night sky; Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, south China - Recent 22. Various of visitors at immersive digital art projection hall at Guangdong Museum; Fujian Province, east China - Recent 23. Aerial shots of mangrove forest; 24. Aerial shots of students taking part in mangrove research learning activities. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]