Cultural capital

Beijing authorities have accredited 16 attractions in the city as destinations with outstanding folk appeal, Yang Feiyue reports.

The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism designated 16 destinations in the capital as cultural-tourism models in late December.

They were selected according to their vitality, innovation and market influence. The move is intended to integrate Beijing's cultural resources with tourism demand, and offer diverse and customized travel experiences.

A total of 100 such models in the capital will be accredited in the future, according to the bureau.