Elevating a mountain's magic

Improved development is bringing increased numbers of visitors to Maoshan to enjoy much more than just the holy Taoist peak, Yang Feiyue reports.

Tourists are again flocking to Jiang Fangjun's farm since the COVID-19 epidemic was brought under control in April. About 2,000 tourists visited his place, the First Farm, during the May Day holiday, 20 percent more than during the holiday last year.

Jiang's farm sits in the Maoshan Mountain scenic area in Jiangsu province's Changzhou city. It offers immersion in nature and fresh air while guests are surrounded by forests and bodies of water.

"It seems like the result of a pentup desire to travel and spend," Jiang says.