Wudang expands long-stay tourism

Wudang district in Guiyang is stepping up efforts to transform its summer retreats into year-round, long-stay destinations, according to the 2026 Guiyang City and Gui'an New Area Summer Retreat and Long-Stay Tourism News Conference held on July 6.

The district aims to shift its tourism model from short sightseeing trips to long-term living experiences. Backed by its location on the outskirts of Guiyang's urban center, more than 60 percent forest coverage, rich hot springs and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) resources, and distinctive Bouyei ethnic culture, Wudang has seen strong growth in the sector.

In 2025, the number of visitors choosing to stay for longer periods in the district increased by 60 percent year on year, while total tourism revenue rose by 20 percent. The district now offers more than 10,000 accommodation beds for long-term visitors.

To further enhance its appeal, Wudang will integrate its forests, hot springs, and TCM offerings into year-round tourism products, including flower viewing in spring, cool summer retreats, fruit picking in autumn and hot spring experiences in winter.

The district is also renovating idle rural houses into guesthouses and, in partnership with Guiyang Public Transport Group, has launched 18 dedicated bus routes serving major long-stay tourism destinations.

This year, Wudang plans to host more than 60 themed tourism events, introduce six long-stay travel routes, and offer monthly and seasonal accommodation packages. To better serve long-term visitors, the district will also provide green channels for medical treatment and cross-regional medical insurance reimbursement.