QINGDAO will push forward the construction of 81 big tourism projects costing more than 136 billion yuan this year. The projects cover ocean tourism, rural tourism, catering and entertainment facilities and hotels. Three of the projects cost more than 10 billion yuan each. The city will accelerate the construction of six vacation zones including Shilaoren, as well as other key comprehensive tourism projects such as Haiquan Bay in Jimo. Fifteen vacation hotels will also be built with the completion of facilities like golf courses and yacht clubs.(Li Hao, Fu Jun) |