Overseas tourists enjoy themselves at the Dadonghai scenic area in Sanya City, south China's Hainan Province, Aug. 28, 2024.

Data released by the Hainan provincial tourism and culture authority showed that the island province's inbound tourists in 2024 surpassed the 1-million milestone on Dec. 25, a new high over the past five years. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)