Enjoying a slice of the cold

　　China is expected to see rapid growth in winter tourism, thanks to the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, and a concerted push by provinces in the north

　　The Christmas and New Year periods are now very popular points on winter tourism calendar in China, with the number of travelers up by more than 150 percent as compared with the same period last year, according to Lvmama, a popular online tourist service platform.

　　A considerable number of tourists chose to experience winter the way it's supposed to be enjoyed. And tours to northern Chinese cities featuring hot springs, skiing and other winter attractions saw brisk bookings.