Guanshanhu was selected on a list of national pilots for a civilization practice center, according to a document released recently by the Party Central Committee's Spiritual Civilization Development Steering Commission.
As of Nov 6, the district has completed seven practical things designated on the municipal government's agenda and four practical things on the district-level, with the overall progress reaching more than 75 percent.
The world's largest furniture retailer IKEA Group opened its store in Guanshanhu district of Guiyang, Guizhou province on Oct 24.
Guanshanhu district in Guiyang has maintained steady economic growth during the first three quarters of the year.
The Guanshanhu district government in Guizhou teamed up with agricultural companies, professional cooperatives, and farmers to promote the adjustment of its agricultural industrial structure.
A skilled craftsman and folk handicrafts competition, with the theme of the cultural and creative industry boosting poverty alleviation efforts, was held at Guanshan Lake Park in southwestern Guiyang on Oct 15.