HARBIN, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- The flame for the Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games was lit at the Sun Island Scenic Area here on Monday, with 18 days to go before the opening of the Games.

Domestically, while big cities like Beijing and Shanghai remain the favorite destinations for many holiday travelers, remote and less-known places like Nujiang and Chongzuo in the counry's southwest ...