[Global Times-Global Network Reporter Wang Yutian and Wang Lilan] "After China's expansion of visa-free policy, has there been an increase in foreign tourists coming to travel?" "How is the income in the off-season peak season every year?" "While developing tourism, what measures have been taken to protect the natural environment?" On May 14, foreign journalists in Ulanhada Volcano Geopark, Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia lamented the creativity of "space + volcano" while constantly raising their own questions.

On May 14, a group of foreign journalists participating in the Inner Mongolia tour of the "Day China" International Exchange Project came to the Ulanhada Volcanic Geopark, which is a gathering of grassland volcanic groups, lava landforms and landslide lake landscapes. The landform is unique and well preserved, and is a rare "volcanic museum" in the world.

According to Cen Haixin, Party Secretary and Director of the Culture and Tourism Bureau of Chahar Right Wing Hou Banner, in 2024, the banner received a total of 4.468 million tourists and tourism revenue of 3.73 billion yuan, benefiting more than 3,000 farmers and herdsmen, and providing more than 5,000 jobs to local people. The average income per household increased by 12,000 yuan, driving GDP growth by 2 percentage points and driving the retail catering service industry to grow by 9%. During May Day in 2025, the number of tourists reached 190,300.

Cen Haixin, Party Secretary and Director of the Culture and Tourism Bureau of Har Right Wing Houqi, was interviewed by foreign reporters

Malaysian Sin Chew Daily reporter Xu Junjie said: "There are complete facilities here, homestays and catering are available, which has a good driving force for the development of the local economy and has great potential. Through the support of variety shows and social media, it will attract more tourists." Zhao Dan, deputy general manager of the Right Wing Houqi Volcano Grassland Tourism Investment Co., Ltd., Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, introduced: "The reason why Ulanhada Volcano is very popular, It originates from its unreplicable uniqueness and immersive study experience. As a unique volcanic group on the grassland, the vast green fields form a strong visual contrast with the angular volcanic landform, and naturally has extremely high scientific research and aesthetic value. On this basis, we have innovatively integrated the two elements of "space exploration" and "volcanic study". We can not only learn geological knowledge such as volcanic structure and magma activities through field observations, but also cultivate comprehensive scientific literacy such as space cognition and data collection through simulated space exploration. "

Aerial photography of Ulanhada Volcano

This unique "volcano + space" experience left a deep impression on foreign journalists. "Ulanqab is proving that tourism does not have to sacrifice natural heritage or environment, but rather it can enhance the value of both," a reporter from Pakistan's Balochistan Daily wrote in a report.

Foreign journalists tasted the roasted "Houqi Red" potatoes

Iran's Tehran Times reporter Sharok Saiyi said in the report: "The villagers here have developed sustainable tourism, and while sharing the volcanic heritage with tourists, they protect its integrity. Young entrepreneurs have embraced new opportunities, and have found companies that respect traditional wisdom. People here have found ways to progress without conquering nature, and to welcome changes without losing their true nature."

The media group of the "Day China" International Media Exchange Project check-in at Ulanhada Volcano