Spring gives rise to “hiking craze” and young people are keen on “niche” destinations. "We like niche scenic spots, which are less developed and closer to nature," Zhou Zihui said.

Thanks to the spread of the Internet, hiking routes such as Wangzhouding in Fangchenggang City, Guangxi, Daming Mountain in Nanning City, and Haokun Lake in Baise City have exploded on the Internet. People's travel preferences have shifted from "the retreat of natural scenic spots" to "the rise of living areas"