The “small potatoes” travel trend is boosting tourism in China’s cold northeastern region
Animal ears and pom-poms on fluffy hats adorn the heads of tourists on the streets of the chilly northeastern Chinese city of Harbin, which is experiencing a surge in visitors fueled by social media. Photos and videos taken around the city’s landmarks fill platforms like TikTok-like Douyin and Instagram-style Xiaohongshu, many of which feature tourists…