Xiuwen's tourism sector sees boom over holiday

During the 2024 Spring Festival holiday, Xiuwen county in Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, welcomed 496,017 visits and generated a tourism revenue of 280 million yuan ($38.96 million), representing a year-on-year growth of 69.2 percent and 85.53 percent, respectively.

The Chinese New Year temple fair at China Yangming Cultural Park in Xiuwen county attracts many visitors. [Photo/WeChat account of Xiuwen county]

To meet the needs of visitors during the holiday, major scenic spots in Xiuwen launched a variety of Chinese New Year cultural activities, which were all warmly received.

China Yangming Cultural Park organized a Chinese New Year temple fair; the Taoyuan River Scenic Area hosted a series of cultural activities, including dragon gate check-ins and interactive Chinese New Year games; the Qiangui Liuguang Hot Springs featured activities such as making glutinous rice cakes, lantern riddle guessing games, and festive music; and Liutong town held a basketball match for visiting friends and relatives.

Children interact with a giraffe at Guizhou Wildlife Park. [Photo/WeChat account of Xiuwen county]

Guizhou Wildlife Park similarly saw an increase in foot traffic, receiving 5,000 daily visitors during the holiday. Parents and children enjoyed closely interacting with animals and watching animal performances.