Under the tent and at the small table, tourists are leisurely cooking tea around the stove. On the grass, a family barbecue party is taking place. The aroma of grilled meat wafted onto the nearby "arena", attracting tourists playing frisbee to frequently turn back to search for the source of the fragrance.

On May 12th, at the 1954 River Valley Forest City Camp, citizens and tourists who had found their place bathed in the scorching sun of Urumqi, enjoying the comfort and freedom of camping.

With the deepening development of diversified and quality-oriented tourism and leisure consumption, suburban and rural areas have become new leisure spaces for urban residents, with camping sites experiencing the fastest rise in popularity. According to data from Tongcheng Travel, the search volume for camping related tourism in Urumqi has increased by 76% month on month in the past week after the May Day holiday.

In recent years, camping sites and self driving campsites around Urumqi have been in high demand, especially for campsites suitable for family outings. During this year's May Day holiday, camping sites in Urumqi are even more difficult to find.

Compared to the simple camping sites such as setting up tents and outdoor barbecuing, camping nowadays is becoming more refined. Coffee, music, various sports, and even study tours and travel photography... New camping methods are constantly becoming popular.

What changes have occurred in the camping industry in Urumqi since the so-called "camping year" in 2020? Why are citizens and tourists flocking to new camping methods? Let's explore the major camping sites in our city to find the answer.