When it comes to leisure cities, many people tend to mistakenly believe they are tourist cities. However, experts say leisure cities and tourist cities have something in common but are two different types of cities.
As for tourist cities, travelers may only go there once in a lifetime, but leisure cities can be visited again and again. In tourist cities, travelers usually have tight schedules for sightseeing, but in leisure cities, they spend more time relaxing.
Doctor Wang Qiyan, professor with Renmin University of China explains.
"What defines a city as a leisure city? First, a qualified environment is needed, including natural, human and cultural environment. Second, a leisure city must have qualified leisure facilities and fundamental facilities. Last but not least, local people's attitude t