Xifeng receives 47,000 visits during National Day holiday

Xifeng county in Guizhou province attracted 47,000 visitors to its A-rated tourist attractions during the National Day holiday from Oct 1 to 7, with a range of activities featuring revolutionary history, hot springs, and rural tourism.

The large-scale immersive red educational play Song of Loyal Souls: Pomegranate Blossoms draws visitors. [Photo/xifeng.gov.cn]

The Xifeng Concentration Camp Revolutionary History Memorial Museum staged the immersive educational performance Song of Loyal Souls: Pomegranate Blossoms, along with a patriotic music concert, art exhibition, and free guided tours. Visitor numbers rose 3.72 percent year-on-year during the holiday.

Nanshan Tianmu Hot Spring offered electronic music performances, traditional instrumental music on the water, and family activities, with visitor numbers up 5.25 percent.

Visitors enjoy the hot springs. [Photo/xifeng.gov.cn]

Several homestays offered discounts and welcome packages, while Niangzi Manor in Yanglongsi hosted rice paddy fishing activities. Local specialties such as Yanglang spicy chicken and herbal coffee also drew attention.

Ahead of the holiday, Xifeng rolled out discounts for visitors arriving by high-speed rail. Passengers could present their train tickets to enjoy deals at local scenic spots, hotels and homestays. The county also lined up 19 cultural and tourism activities spanning revolutionary history, hot springs, rural landscapes, and village tourism.