Village resort charming guests with ethnic culture

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ICH tours in 34 villages across Beijing unveiled

By Yang Feiyue | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-09 15:15 An intangible cultural heritage performance being staged during the launch of the ICH village tours in Beijing on Dec 6. Intangible cultural heritage tours in 34 villages across Beijing were unveiled in the capital city's Yanqing district on Dec 6. They highlight ICH gourmet food, craftsmanship, customs and exhibitions, and aim …

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ICH tours in 34 villages across Beijing unveiled

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An intangible cultural heritage performance being staged during the launch of the ICH village tours in Beijing on Dec 6. Intangible cultural heritage tours in 34 villages across Beijing were unveiled in the capital city's Yanqing district on Dec 6. They highlight ICH gourmet food, craftsmanship, customs and exhibitions, and aim to spice up traveler experiences and bring new vitality …

Tourism Rural Rural Tourism Beijing Ich

1 month ago

First village in rural reform wins UN honor

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HEFEI — When the United Nations World Tourism Organization announced this year's winners of the "Best Tourism Villages" last week, a small village in Anhui province found itself in the global spotlight. Xiaogang village in Fengyang county, popularly known for being the forerunner of China's rural reform, won the honor at a UN Tourism meeting held in Cartagena, Colombia. They …

Tourism China Yan Village Rural Reform Xiaogang Fengyang

1 month ago

First village in rural reform wins UN honor

China Daily

HEFEI — When the United Nations World Tourism Organization announced this year's winners of the "Best Tourism Villages" last week, a small village in Anhui province found itself in the global spotlight. Xiaogang village in Fengyang county, popularly known for being the forerunner of China's rural reform, won the honor at a UN Tourism meeting held in Cartagena, Colombia. They …

Tourism China Yan Village Rural Reform Xiaogang Fengyang

1 month, 1 week ago

Seven more Chinese villages named Best Tourism Villages

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Seven villages in China were recognized among the Best Tourism Villages 2024 by the United Nations World Tourism Organization at its 122nd session of the Executive Council on Friday in Cartagena, Colombia. Selected for their blend of cultural preservation and sustainable tourism, the villages are: Azheke in Yunnan province, Guanyang in Fujian province, Shibadong in Hunan province, Taoping in Sichuan …

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Seven more Chinese villages named Best Tourism Villages

China Daily

Seven villages in China were recognized among the Best Tourism Villages 2024 by the United Nations World Tourism Organization at its 122nd session of the Executive Council on Friday in Cartagena, Colombia. Selected for their blend of cultural preservation and sustainable tourism, the villages are: Azheke in Yunnan province, Guanyang in Fujian province, Shibadong in Hunan province, Taoping in Sichuan …

Tourism China Villages Province Best Tourism Villages

1 month, 1 week ago

Harvest of success

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Xiaogang village hosts workshops to offer visitors a close look at local history and culture. The current rural homestay features a group of thatched cottages with earthen walls and threshing floors where crops are sun-dried, exhibiting farming tools that aim to re-create scenes of the village dating back to the 1980s. The number of visitors from January to October was …

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Seven more Chinese villages recognized as Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO

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Seven villages in China were recognized among the Best Tourism Villages 2024 by the United Nations World Tourism Organization at its 122nd session of the Executive Council on Friday in Cartagena, Colombia. The seven villages represent a cross-section of China's vast rural terrain and its deep cultural reservoir, stretching from the highlands and the plains of central China, to the …

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Seven more Chinese villages recognized as Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO

China Daily

Seven villages in China were recognized among the Best Tourism Villages 2024 by the United Nations World Tourism Organization at its 122nd session of the Executive Council on Friday in Cartagena, Colombia. The seven villages represent a cross-section of China's vast rural terrain and its deep cultural reservoir, stretching from the highlands and the plains of central China, to the …

China Rural Tourism Villages Province Best Tourism Villages

1 month, 1 week ago

Yunnan Azheke village: Hani tradition flourishes

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Azheke is located in the heart of the Honghe Hani Rice Terraces. Surrounded by cascading rice terraces and verdant greenery, over 60 "mushroom cottages" with brick walls and thatched roofs are regarded by experts as the best-preserved cluster of Hani ethnic group traditional architecture in Yuanyang county, Yunnan province. For more than 160 years, the tiny village named Azheke has …

Village Hani Rice Terraces

1 month, 1 week ago

Seven more Chinese villages recognized as Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO

China Daily

Seven villages in China were recognized among the Best Tourism Villages 2024 by the United Nations World Tourism Organization at its 122nd session of the Executive Council on Friday in Cartagena, Colombia. The seven villages represent a cross-section of China's vast rural terrain and its deep cultural reservoir, stretching from the highlands and the plains of central China, to the …

Tourism China Villages Province Best Tourism Villages

1 month, 1 week ago

Shandong's rural tourism initiatives win global acclaim

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Three places in Shandong province recently have been honored in the World Tourism Alliance's "Best Practices of Rural Revitalization through Tourism", announced at the WTA·Xianghu Dialogue 2024 in Sanya, Hainan province. The places are Dahonggou village in Jining, Tongyugou village in Weifang, and the Oriental Coast Fruit Valley in Yantai. By leveraging its rich agricultural, residential, and folk festival culture, …

Tourism Rural Tourism Village Jining Dahonggou Village Tongyugou Village

1 month, 1 week ago

Xitou village named UNWTO Best Tourism Village

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Panorama of Xitou village. Seven villages in China were recognized among the Best Tourism Villages 2024 by the United Nations World Tourism Organization at its 122nd session of the Executive Council on Friday in Cartagena, Colombia. Tucked away in the mountainous region of Longquan, Zhejiang province, Xitou village is a place steeped in a millennium-long tradition of celadon porcelain making. …

Zhang Village Province Porcelain Celadon Kiln Xitou

1 month, 1 week ago

Seven more Chinese villages recognized as Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO

China Daily

Seven villages in China were recognized among the Best Tourism Villages 2024 by the United Nations World Tourism Organization at its 122nd session of the Executive Council on Friday in Cartagena, Colombia. The seven villages represent a cross-section of China's vast rural terrain and its deep cultural reservoir, stretching from the highlands and the plains of central China, to the …

Tourism China Province Seven Villages Best Tourism Villages

1 month, 1 week ago

Cultural tourism blooms in Greater Huangshan Region

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Tangjiazhuang village offers a pristine playground for water sports. "The development of cultural tourism requires us to improve the rural environment, including sanitary conditions and infrastructure," said Jiang Feng, the village head. It is situated at the foot of Huangshan Mountain, but the tip of the mountain can be seen behind creamy clouds in the district's sunrise boulevards. The district …

Village Huangshan

1 month, 1 week ago

Cultural tourism blooms in Greater Huangshan Region

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Tangjiazhuang village offers a pristine playground for water sports. "The development of cultural tourism requires us to improve the rural environment, including sanitary conditions and infrastructure," said Jiang Feng, the village head. It is situated at the foot of Huangshan Mountain, but the tip of the mountain can be seen behind creamy clouds in the district's sunrise boulevards. The district …

Huangshan Tangjiazhuang Village

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coffee drives rural vitalization in Zhangjiagang

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With the arrival of autumn and the transformation of fields into a golden hue, the cafes nestled amid the rice paddies in Zhangjiagang have emerged as a popular destination for tourists, injecting vitality into rural life. Boasting over 10 rural cafes, the seamless integration of coffee culture with the rural landscape in Zhangjiagang allows for the preservation of nostalgia while …

Rural Sitting In Woods Zhangjiagang

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rural Paradise Unveiled: Immerse Yourself in the Harvest Season in Chongqing

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Rural tourism in Chongqing is gaining popularity, with a recent event showcasing a harvest competition in Baoluan township. The area offers a unique countryside tour experience with abundant tourism resources, including Nantianhu Nature Reserve and Shiping Forest Farm. The local government is actively promoting rural tourism by developing a digital farming map and hosting various events and activities. This initiative …

Culture Agriculture Farming Rural Tourism Chongqing

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Art Awakens Rural Village in Beijing, China

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Rural village in Beijing's Pinggu district transforms into a thriving tourist destination thanks to its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. The village, once an underdeveloped rural area, has become a popular destination for tourists, attracting 30,000 visitors since the launch of its first art festival in July. The village has experienced economic growth and improved the residents' living standards …

Culture Art Tourism Rural Development Beijing

3 months ago

Rural tourism operators urged to upgrade service

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BEIJING — Despite the summer travel season winding down, bed-and-breakfast businesses in Mogan Mountain in East China's Zhejiang province remain a hive of activity. The area's stunning scenery and tranquil atmosphere attract both domestic tourists during peak travel periods and creative professionals like scriptwriting teams, who often stay during the offseason to find inspiration, write and hold creative discussions. Recognized …

Tourism China Rural Tourism Village

3 months ago

Hechi adds a new autonomous region-level tourist resort

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Nandan Yaowangtianxia Tourist Resort in Hechi city has been recognized as the third autonomous region-level tourist resort in China, subsequent to the announcement of the list of autonomous region-level tourist resorts by the Department of Culture and Tourism of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Nandan Yaowangtianxia Tourist Resort is located in the Lihu Yao minority. It covers an area of …

Tourist Resort Yao White Trousers Nandan Yaowangtianxia Tourist Resort

3 months, 1 week ago

Terraced rice fields are tourism resource

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The paddy fields located on a mountain in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region once only produced rice for locals, but today, they are a unique tourism resource. The terraced fields already existed during the Qin Dynasty, says Pan Baoyu, former Party secretary of Dazhai village in the Longsheng multinational autonomous county, who first protected and developed the fields. "We use …

China Village Pan Rice Fields Tourism Development Tourism Resource Longsheng

3 months, 1 week ago

Terraced rice fields are tourism resource

China Daily

The paddy fields located on a mountain in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region once only produced rice for locals, but today, they are a unique tourism resource. The terraced fields already existed during the Qin Dynasty, says Pan Baoyu, former Party secretary of Dazhai village in the Longsheng multinational autonomous county, who first protected and developed the fields. "We use …

Tourism China Village Pan Rice Fields Tourism Development Longsheng

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Yizhou Jiulanghua Scenic Area welcomes visitors with enhanced facilities

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The Jiulanghua Waterfall Scenic Area in Hechi offers people the chance to immerse themselves in the cool water, either wading in or floating leisurely on a raft. Additionally, the park features amenities such as a children's play area and raft rental services, ensuring that all visitors' needs are met. Located in Helin village, Sancha town, Yizhou district, the scenic area …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Heilongjiang village shows tradition and business can balance

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Tourists play at Harbin Ice Snow World in Heilongjiang province on Aug 13. Having stayed in Fuyuan city's Zhuaji village — known as China's easternmost village — for a few days to escape Beijing's hot summer, I had boarded the village shuttle for Fuyuan, the closest city for both sightseeing and shopping. When China launched its poverty eradication program, Zhuaji …

China Fishing Village Villagers River Heilongjiang Fuyuan

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Heilongjiang village shows tradition and business can balance

China Daily

Tourists play at Harbin Ice Snow World in Heilongjiang province on Aug 13. Having stayed in Fuyuan city's Zhuaji village — known as China's easternmost village — for a few days to escape Beijing's hot summer, I had boarded the village shuttle for Fuyuan, the closest city for both sightseeing and shopping. When China launched its poverty eradication program, Zhuaji …

China Fishing Village Villagers River Heilongjiang Fuyuan

4 months, 1 week ago

Yizhou included on Guangxi's key county, district list

China Daily

Four counties and districts in Guangxi were recently designated as key counties for leisure agriculture, namely, Ziyuan county in Guilin, Rongshui Miao autonomous county in Liuzhou, Pingnan county in Guigang, and Yizhou district in Hechi. Yizhou district is the hometown of Liu Sanjie, the Zhuang folk song fairy, as well as the largest primary silk-producing area in Guangxi and a …

Leisure Guangxi District Yizhou Yizhou District Leisure Agriculture

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Nighttime carnival celebrates Miao culture

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A tourist experiences Miao hospitality at Chiyou Jiuli Town in Pengshui Miao and Tujia autonomous county, Chongqing. A nighttime carnival featuring Miao cuisine, song, dance and traditional clothing at the Chiyou Jiuli Town scenic spot in Chongqing's Pengshui Miao and Tujia autonomous county is attracting visitors from across the country. Named after the ancestor and ancient tribe of the Miao …

China Ethnic Group Miao Chongqing Chiyou Nighttime Carnival

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Vibrant day, radiant night: Rural tourism rocks

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An ancient village in Huangshan, Anhui province, attracts tourists from across the country in July. "Adorning every nook and cranny of the ancient village with lights that also reflect modern aesthetics, the village transforms into a dazzling spectacle when night falls," said a visitor surnamed Wang to the village. The rapid growth of the local nighttime economy has led to …

Power Night Tourism Village Xinghua Village Linxia Xinghua

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Village cafe a new haven for Chinese urbanites

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In the tranquil village of Shangwangyu, nestled in the outskirts of Beijing's Huairou district, a burgeoning trend has transformed the once quiet hamlet into a bustling destination. Dissatisfied with his father's outdated practices, the 26-year-old transformed the space into a cafe where traditional Chinese aesthetics blend seamlessly with innovative local touches, while he also added Chinese teas to the coffee …

China Rural Coffee Beijing Village Wei Lake

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Village cafe a new haven for Chinese urbanites

China Daily

In the tranquil village of Shangwangyu, nestled in the outskirts of Beijing's Huairou district, a burgeoning trend has transformed the once quiet hamlet into a bustling destination. Dissatisfied with his father's outdated practices, the 26-year-old transformed the space into a cafe where traditional Chinese aesthetics blend seamlessly with innovative local touches, while he also added Chinese teas to the coffee …

China Rural Coffee Chinese Beijing Wang Wei

6 months, 1 week ago

Huangshan's Yixian Tourism Resort achieves national recognition

China Daily

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has designated the Huangshan Yixian International Rural Tourism Resort as a national-level tourist destination. Nestled in Yixian county, Huangshan, Anhui province, the resort spans 35 square kilometers and serves as a vibrant showcase of Hui culture. Tachuan scenic area, another key attraction, offers stunning red leaf landscapes and a unique layout, making it a …

Resort Huangshan Yixian

6 months, 1 week ago

Huangshan's Yixian Tourism Resort achieves national recognition

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The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has designated the Huangshan Yixian International Rural Tourism Resort as a national-level tourist destination. Nestled in Yixian county, Huangshan, Anhui province, the resort spans 35 square kilometers and serves as a vibrant showcase of Hui culture. Tachuan scenic area, another key attraction, offers stunning red leaf landscapes and a unique layout, making it a …

Resort Huangshan Yixian

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Yizhou district

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An aerial image of Hechi's Yizhou district. The district's Liuhe village is the hometown of Liu Sanjie, a well-known folk singer from the Zhuang ethnic group. A travel festival themed around Liu Sanjie has been hosted every year since 2010, and Liusanjie Ballad was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. There are four national 4A-level scenic spots: …

District Liu Sanjie Scenic Spots Hechi Yizhou Yizhou District

6 months, 4 weeks ago

International youth embrace Tujia village

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Young foreigners joined local villagers in the traditional hand-waving dance. On May 25th, the "International Youth Explore Tujia Village" cultural exchange event took place in Xiaonanhai's Thirteen Villages in Chongqing's Qianjiang district. Ten young people from Russia, Vietnam, Cambodia and other countries were invited to Qianjiang to experience the vibrant Tujia culture through activities such as sightseeing, observing folk customs …

International Youth Thirteen Villages Tujia Qianjiang Tujia Village Xiaonanhai

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Hechi emerges as popular tourist destination during May Day holiday

China Daily

Over the May Day holiday from May 1 to 5, Hechi city witnessed a significant increase in the number of tourists. Hechi Garden Expo Park introduced large-scale drone formation performances, waterfall fireworks music performances, and giant pink flame mountain night performances. Geyasi Valley hosted an ecological bonfire evening party, creating a strong festive atmosphere, with high popularity in major scenic …

Hechi

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Deputy stresses how ethnic culture can boost rural income

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Yu Wulin, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress, at his inn in Laomudeng village, Nujiang Lisu autonomous prefecture, Yunnan province. Ethnic group culture can enrich rural tourism, and thus plays an important role in rural vitalization, said Yu Wulin, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress, on the sidelines of the second session of the 14th National …

Rural Tourism Village Inn Laomudeng Village

11 months ago

Unique ancient village with distinctive charm in Guilin

China Daily

Ancient Zuotang village is located in Fuli town, Yangshuo county, Guilin city situated along the banks of the Lijiang River, boasting a history of over 600 years. In July 1945, the Linyang Allied Forces conducted two battles here, achieving victory against overwhelming odds and leaving behind valuable remnants of the red culture. Furthermore, the village selected red cultural interpreters from …

Ancient Village Guilin

11 months ago

Unique ancient village with distinctive charm in Guilin

China Daily

Ancient Zuotang village is located in Fuli town, Yangshuo county, Guilin city situated along the banks of the Lijiang River, boasting a history of over 600 years. In July 1945, the Linyang Allied Forces conducted two battles here, achieving victory against overwhelming odds and leaving behind valuable remnants of the red culture. Furthermore, the village selected red cultural interpreters from …

Ancient Village Guilin

11 months, 1 week ago

Tourism revives millennia-old Qiang village

China Daily

Ethnic Qiang people dance to greet the new year according to their traditional calendar in Taoping Qiang village, Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture, Sichuan province. CHENGDU — Nestled in a gorge near the upper reaches of the Minjiang River in Southwest China's Sichuan province, Taoping Qiang village has existed for over two millennia. The village was reconstructed in the …

Maixi Qiang Village Tourism Revives

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Confucius' birthplace cashes in on rural tourism

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Workers water plants in a homestay in Luyuan new village in Qufu, Shandong province, on Nov 2. YANG GUOQING/XINHUA Nestled at the foot of Nishan Mountain, often considered the birthplace of Confucius, in Qufu, Shandong province, Luyuan new village is making strides in rural vitalization. Benefiting from its strategic location and cultural advantages, the village is now home to more …

Rural Tourism Confucius Village Shandong Confucian Luyuan

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Taishan district launches ice, snow cultural tourism event

China Daily

Taishan district in Tai'an held an opening ceremony for the "Ice and Snow Carnival" as well as the "Shopping in Culai" Yellow River fair at the Culai Mountain Ski Resort on Jan 1. During the opening ceremony, visitors at the Culai Mountain Ski Resort enjoyed activities such as skiing, snowboarding, snowmobile rides, and snow biking. In addition, Culai town plays …

Snow Taishan District

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Taishan district launches ice, snow cultural tourism event

China Daily

Taishan district in Tai'an held an opening ceremony for the "Ice and Snow Carnival" as well as the "Shopping in Culai" Yellow River fair at the Culai Mountain Ski Resort on Jan 1. During the opening ceremony, visitors at the Culai Mountain Ski Resort enjoyed activities such as skiing, snowboarding, snowmobile rides, and snow biking. In addition, Culai town plays …

Snow Taishan District

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Taishan district launches ice, snow cultural tourism event

China Daily

Taishan district in Tai'an held an opening ceremony for the "Ice and Snow Carnival" as well as the "Shopping in Culai" Yellow River fair at the Culai Mountain Ski Resort on Jan 1. During the opening ceremony, visitors at the Culai Mountain Ski Resort enjoyed activities such as skiing, snowboarding, snowmobile rides, and snow biking. In addition, Culai town plays …

Snow Taishan Taishan District

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Yingquan Valley Resort Area

China Daily

Located in the most open area of Toubei village of Baiyun district, Guangzhou, the Yingquan Valley Resort Area was built by the village and Xiangli Group. The Yingquan Valley Resort Area is surrounded by green vegetation. It prepares dishes using mountain spring water and natural ingredients fresh from the farm, and offers the celebrated Taihe roasted meat and Shunde cuisine. …

Resort Yingquan Valley Resort Area Baiyun District

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Villages hit their goals

China Daily

A Miao worker from Yunnan province stitches a piece of ethnic clothing in Yinkeng village, Anji county, Huzhou, Zhejiang. Ye Chaohuai opened a homestay in July 2022, and the average room occupancy rate has remained above 50 percent ever since. "You don't have to worry about guests, running a homestay in Yucun, as long as you offer good service and …

Village Yucun

11 months, 4 weeks ago

New ski resort opens in Tai'an cultural park

China Daily

The highly anticipated ski resort located inside Taishan Shigandang Cultural Park was officially opened to the public on Dec 23. The spacious and well-lit ski equipment hall of the ski resort covers an area of 1,000 square meters, providing ideal independent activity zones for individuals, groups, and VIP customers. The opening of the ski resort not only fills the gap …

Ski Snow Resort Taishan Shigandang