Tourists visit the Mount Tai scenic area in east China's Shandong Province, Jan. 26, 2024. With its natural and cultural values well interconnected, Mount Tai was listed as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1987, the first ever in China. In 2023, the Mount Tai scenic area received over 8.61 million visitors, a new record over the years. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)