A glimpse of new scenic spots made famous by popular fiction

The residence of Chen Tingjing, the leading role in Chinese writer Wang Yuewen's anti-corruption themed novel, is a popular destination for many Chinese people. [File photo]

Premier's Palace in Shanxi province

Since the end of 2013, fiction themed on anti-corruption in the Qing Dynasty (1636-1912), Da Qing Xiang Guo (Premier of Qing Dynasty),became very popular in China. It was endorsed by Wang Qishan, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.

Author Wang Yuewen, a well-known "officialdom" writer of novels, said the story of the leading role Chen Tingjing, premier during the reign of Emperor Kang Xi, has significant parallels to modern Chinese people, especially Chinese officials.

As China's nationwide anti-corruption campaign continues, Chen Tingjing's former residence, which has a history of more than 400 years, attracted more and more Chinese visitors. Special trains seemed to endlessly transport visitors from Beijing, Tianjin and many provinces like Henan, Shaanxi, Shandong and Jiangsu to the Premier's Palace.

More than 40,000 visitors flocked to the scenic spot during the Qingming Festival in 2014, a record, according to the palace administrator. During the Labor Day holiday that year, 278, 200 visitors went sightseeing at the palace, an increase of 21.7 percent compared with the same period in 2013.