Tourism injects momentum into Huaxi rural development

Huaxi renovates villages to develop tourism. [Photo/WeChat account of Huaxi district]

Huaxi district in Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, has vigorously promoted the integration of culture and tourism. This year, Huaxi's unique villages have attracted visitors from all over, with their distinctive rural landscapes and charming travel experiences painting a harmonious picture of rural vitalization.

This August marked the first anniversary of the "Baizhuang Qiantao" project, a comprehensive development initiative in Qiantao township, Huaxi. Local farmers received their first dividends by participating in the construction and management of tourism projects, reflecting the initial successes of Qiantao's culture and tourism integration strategy.

The district has created a demonstration corridor linking Shanwangmiao village in Qingyan town, Machang village in Qiantao township, and Raorao village in Gaopo township. This initiative includes renovating summer homestays, adding star-rated hotels and premium summer resorts, and developing a selection of high-grade boutique lodgings.

Meanwhile, Tianhetan Scenic Area has never stopped exploring and innovating, even though it has long been renowned.

Of all Tianhetan's efforts in recent years, the "Tianhetan Fireworks Show" is one of the most innovative IPs developed. Accompanied by music, colorful fireworks romantically burst in the night sky while the dynamic water show dances in sync with the music and lights.

Since June 2022, the scenic area has successfully hosted 84 themed music fireworks shows, receiving over 2.3 million visits and gaining more than 500 million online views.