A large tourist group from Hong Kong recently took a five-day customized tour in Hubei province, where they immersed themselves in its natural landscapes and cultural heritage.

Local authorities said the visit was part of Hubei's efforts to develop its customized inbound tourism market. Designed for affluent travelers from Hong Kong, the itinerary combined scenic beauty with cultural experiences.

The tourists strolled beneath cherry blossoms and sipped afternoon tea along the riverbank in the provincial capital Wuhan. Elsewhere, they also explored floral landscapes and visited the Three Gorges Dam and Shennongjia National Nature Reserve, according to Travel Expert, a Hong Kong-based travel agency that organized the trip.