The phrase "all-for-one" tourism has been in the news lately as Premier Li Keqiang mentioned the phrase in the Government Work Report he delivered at the fifth plenary session of the 12th National People's Congress. He called for improved tourist facilities and services, and for a big push to develop rural tourism, recreational tourism, and "all-for-one tourism".

"All-for-one" tourism focuses on the upgrading and integration of tourism resources, public services, systems and mechanisms, regulations and policies, etc. to boost economic development with tourism being the new engine for growth.

Baotou, the largest city of North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, has confirmed a total of 37 key tourism projects worth 24.3 billion yuan ($3.53 billion) for 2017. The projects cover a wide range of areas including industrial tourism, military tourism and red tourism.

Shimen scenic area in Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region [Photo/Baotou Daily]

Meidai Monastery is a historical building built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It has more than 250 ancient halls, including the Grand Hall and the Dalai Lama Temple, with a total area of 62,500 square meters. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

Xilamuren Grassland in Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region [Photo/Baotou Daily]