High on nature

"Today, mountain tourism is an important means to reconnect with the natural world. It is playing an irreplaceable role in global ecological reconstruction," Sun adds.

According to the World Tourism Organization, mountain tourism accounts for about 20 percent of the global tourism market. It is growing annually and showing great potential.

Mountain life may mirror people's desire for camping thrills and starry nights on the surface, but deep down it shows human proclivity to connect with nature, experts say.