Xifeng develops mountain stays around its cool summer climate

With an average summer temperature of around 23 C, Xifeng county in Guiyang, Guizhou province, is developing mountain stays around its natural scenery, hot springs, red culture, and rural landscapes.

Since the beginning of this year, Xifeng has added more than 200 rural accommodation sites and over 1,400 beds, bringing the county's total number of homestays to more than 520. To meet demand for summer retreats, wellness, study tours, and outdoor activities, the county has introduced experiences such as hot springs, Long March-themed study tours, mountain cycling, canyon trekking, and rural stays, encouraging visitors to stay longer.

A corner of Youjian Wujiang homestay in Xifeng. [Photo/xifeng.gov.cn]

In Qingshan Miao ethnic township, Miao embroidery, batik, and Lusheng dance (a traditional Miao dance performed to the sound of the lusheng, a bamboo reed instrument) have been incorporated into local stay experiences. As of June, the township had 142 households offering 1,352 beds, increasing the average annual household income from these stays by 23,000 yuan ($3,430).

Liuchang township in Xifeng has developed study tours around the Wujiang River Gorge and local revolutionary heritage, receiving more than 130,000 visitors in 2025.

To make longer stays more convenient, Xifeng has improved roads and parking facilities and launched a service platform offering homestay bookings, scenic-area information, and wellness reservations.

Xifeng Nanshan Tianmu Hot Spring. [Photo/xifeng.gov.cn]