A snow-covered volcano in Datong. [Photo/Shanxi Daily] 

During the three-day New Year holiday, from Dec 30 to Jan 1, the cultural and tourism market in Datong city remained stable, with no tourism safety accidents reported and no significant tourism complaints received.

Datong introduced various preferential policies to benefit the public, such as discounts for students visiting Datong, attracting a large number of tourists to scenic spots. During the holiday, key scenic areas in the city received 60,155 visits and saw ticket revenue of 4.66 million yuan ($651,933.20).

In addition, public venues in Datong, such as libraries, art galleries, and museums, launched a range of cultural activities and public services, including artistic performances and exhibitions, to enrich tourists' experience during the holiday. 

Ice and snow activities, as well as hot spring tours, also gained popularity during this time. The city launched 12 themed travel routes centered on culture, cuisine, winter sports, and hot springs. At attractions such as Wanlong Baideng Mountain International Ski Resort, Wolong Mountain Ski Resort, the Children's Park Ice Rink, and Fantawild Theme Park, a large number of tourists engaged in ice sports and winter fun.