Unemployment is high after the strict Corona cuts in China. Young people in particular seek divine assistance in temples or on holy mountains.
Tourism benefits from this, as the "smoking youth" is now said to be an important target group for tour operators. China is officially considered an atheist country. But Buddhism and Taoism in particular are widespread and belong to the culture. There are numerous temples and monasteries spread across the country – but other places are also popular with religious pilgrims. The comeback after Corona is stuttering - and due to the strict zero-Covid policy, many lost their jobs.