Arxan's natural bounty finds fresh fans

As someone involved in tourism, Fu has seen the evolution of the sector in Arxan.

"In the past, most residents were engaged in logging, but now they can work in scenic areas and hotels, and open shops selling tourist products. The development of tourism has given us more opportunities, and our sense of happiness has also increased," she says.

In 2012, Arxan took the lead in Inner Mongolia in implementing a complete halt to logging activities in State-owned forest areas. The city, which had long depended on timber for its economic backbone, shifted its focus toward the vigorous development of its tourism sector.