China’s ‘red tourism’ boom draws families to Communist Party landmarks

Xi's patriotism push promotes trips to historical places tied to Mao, other leaders A statue at the Zaoyuan Revolutionary Site in Yan'an, featuring Mao Zedong in the center. (Photo by Yukio Tajima) BEIJING — China is enjoying a boom in "red tourism," as large numbers of families combine sightseeing at Communist Party historical sites with children's summer studies amid a push by President Xi Jinping to bolster patriotism.

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