CHANGCHUN, China, May 28 (Bernama-AsiaNet)–More than 30,000 marathoners and sports fans gathered in Changchun, capital of Jilin Province, for an international marathon race on May 27. The combination of the event and tourism industry has injected vitality into the city’s ambition to become a major sports tourism destination in China, according to Changchun Sports Bureau.
Located in northeast China, Changchun boasts its rich ice and snow resources and a pleasant climate. It is also one of the two Chinese cities that are home to gold medalists of both Summer and Winter Olympics. The city’s sports administration has explored various ways to encourage its citizens to participate in sports, which has yielded good results. The annual international marathon race is on the agenda of the city’s government report, which aims to attract more citizens to embrace a healthy lifestyle. About 70 percent of Changchun’s revenue is invested in areas relating to its citizens’ livelihood, so they can have a better taste of the city’s development.
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