On June 26, the Changbai Mountain Summit of 2016 attracted participants from scenic spots both in China and abroad to the Changbai Mountain area, in the Jilin province, to better develop ideas and international exchanges.

Representatives from Davos, Switzerland and Giethoorn, Netherlands attend the summit meeting. [Photo provided to ejilin.gov.cn]

The summit, which was scheduled to open on June 27 and organized by the Jilin provincial government, aims to form a tourism alliance with Davos, Switzerland; Giethoorn, Netherlands; Lake Como, Italy; and Wu Zhen, China.

Jilin government officials meet with participants of the summit on June 26. [Photo by Wang Enlong/chinajilin.com.cn]

The Jilin province, a part of the Old Industrial Base of Northeast China, has experienced a booming tourism industry over the past six years with an annual income increase of 25 percent.

The Erdao River Town, at the foot of Changbai Mountain, prepares to host the summit. [Photo provided to ejilin.gov.cn]