Scenic spots in ice cream competition to attract tourists

Cool treat: The ice cream in the shape of ancient masks, by Sanxingdui Museum, comes in two flavours – chocolate and matcha. — Xinhua

CHANGSHA: Heated competition among Chinese tourist sites amid the post-pandemic May Day holiday has left a cool taste in tourists’ mouths.

Though summer is still a month away, travellers at tourist hotspots are snatching up ice pops shaped like local landmarks or iconic treasures as a novel way to mark their visits.