Staff members dress as historical figures at the entrance to the exhibition area of Wangmangling scenic spot in Jincheng. They offer wild hawthorns to tourists visiting the Shanxi Tourism Expo, as well as recounting the historical stories behind the tourist attraction. The expo, held from Oct 15 to 18, attracted travel bureaus from 10 provinces and more than 100 travel companies. The event was aimed at promoting tourism in Shanxi province as well as the services and resources associated with it. [Photo/sxrb.com]