Heilongjiang opens arms to gaokao students

Heilongjiang Provincial Tourism Development Committee has extended an invitation to students who took part in this year's national college entrance exam, or gaokao, to visit scenic spots in the province.

The committee said in an open letter that nearly 100 scenic spots are providing free tickets for the students and two half-price tickets for their family members from July 1 to Oct 7.

Scenic spots' slogans have been shared on the committee's WeChat account, which include "Witness the aurora borealis in Mohe county's Beiji village", "Breathe the freshest air in Yichun's Tangwanghe National Park", "Experience a real volcano in Mudanjiang's Jingpo Lake" and "Enjoy the cold mineral spring in Heihe's Wudalianchi Scenic Area".