Hundreds of campers gathered in Zunyi, Guizhou Province, for a camping festival on May 20, 2017. /CFP Photo
Rather than taking a simple picnic, people even lavishly had a hot pot at the campsite. /CFP Photo
The event is to promote healthy lifestyles and encourage people to get close to the wild. /CFP Photo
Although the industry is still young, the camping market in China is growing fast in recent years. The number of campsites across the country has grown from about 40 in 2010 to nearly 500 last year, according to the China Association of Automotive Manufacturers. /CFP Photo