Natural habitats
2 years, 7 months ago

Natural habitats

China Daily  

A cliff restaurant in Anhui province. Many travel operators have taken a hit over the past two years as the sector has, arguably, borne the biggest economic brunt of the pandemic, but those engaging in rural tourism services have managed to dodge the bullet. He is now working with domestic major online travel agency Trip.com Group in pushing forward the construction of rural homestays in Jinzhai village, Anhui province. "I'm from Sichuan, and my people's love towards rural tourism products comes from deep within," Gao says. "China's first rural family fun venue－a farmhouse homestay and restaurant－is located in Pixian county of Chengdu."

Rural Gao  habitats  rural  love  province  managed  sector  products  tourism  natural  pandemic  village  travel

History of this topic

Homestay industry flourishes in Taizhou's Linhai
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Homestay industry flourishes in Taizhou's Linhai

China Daily  

The "Sanfuyizhai" Homestay in Linhai. The homestay industry in Linhai, a county-level city in Taizhou, Zhejiang province, is experiencing a remarkable surge with the growing popularity of the Culture & Tourism Area of the Ancient City of Taizhou. The "Burufang" Homestay, a new establishment, embodies a fusion of tranquil courtyard landscapes and modern European-style interior designs, offering a serene escape …

Alpine style scales new heights
4 months, 1 week ago

Alpine style scales new heights

China Daily  

Homestay at foot of Huangshan Mountain sees Austrian, his Chinese wife and daughter, enjoy a fresh start At the foothills of Huangshan Mountain, a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site in East China's Anhui province, Armin Schober, an Austrian, and his Chinese wife, Huang Qiong, run a homestay, which combines traditional Chinese architecture and Western interior design. With intricately …

Once-isolated Jiunyufeng now a popular tourism spot
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Once-isolated Jiunyufeng now a popular tourism spot

China Daily  

A village is nestled at the foot of Taishan Mountain in Tai'an city, Shandong province. YUAN KEZHONG/FOR CHINA DAILY In the summer's scorching heat, Jiunyufeng township, located at the foot of Taishan Mountain in Tai'an, Shandong province, presents a blend of lush greenery and cool air. The winding roads lead through the township's 19 villages nestled among the hills covered …

Once-isolated Jiunyufeng now a popular tourism spot
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Once-isolated Jiunyufeng now a popular tourism spot

China Daily  

A village is nestled at the foot of Taishan Mountain in Tai'an city, Shandong province. YUAN KEZHONG/FOR CHINA DAILY In the summer's scorching heat, Jiunyufeng township, located at the foot of Taishan Mountain in Tai'an, Shandong province, presents a blend of lush greenery and cool air. The winding roads lead through the township's 19 villages nestled among the hills covered …

Once-isolated Jiunyufeng now a popular tourism spot
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Once-isolated Jiunyufeng now a popular tourism spot

China Daily  

A village is nestled at the foot of Taishan Mountain in Tai'an city, Shandong province. YUAN KEZHONG/FOR CHINA DAILY In the summer's scorching heat, Jiunyufeng township, located at the foot of Taishan Mountain in Tai'an, Shandong province, presents a blend of lush greenery and cool air. The winding roads lead through the township's 19 villages nestled among the hills covered …

Huangshan's scenic area rises from hidden place to must-visit spot
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Huangshan's scenic area rises from hidden place to must-visit spot

China Daily  

The Sankeshu Scenic Area in Rucun village, Xiuning county, has transformed from a hidden community to a popular vacation destination. Nestled between Yixian district and Huizhou district, and just a short drive from Huangshan Mountain Scenic Area, the area boasts stunning natural beauty and strategic accessibility. Lantian town, where the scenic area is, now hosts 36 homestays, with annual revenues …

Villages profit from lucid waters, lush mountains
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Villages profit from lucid waters, lush mountains

China Daily  

Visitors enjoy the beautiful scenery at Tongji weir in Lishui, Zhejiang province, in September. Home to lucid waters and lush mountain ranges, the Ancient Weir-Home of Painting scenic area in Lishui, a prefecture-level city in Zhejiang province, attracts some 1.9 million visitors a year. Currently, the scenic spot has become a typical model in Zhejiang for practicing the concept that …

Villages hit their goals
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 …

Renovated homestays bring new vitality to old 'hollow' villages
1 year ago

Renovated homestays bring new vitality to old 'hollow' villages

China Daily  

A panoramic view of the Xiao Yin Half-day Village in Anji, Zhejiang province. As villagers have migrated to cities for work and education, some old settlements have gradually fallen into disrepair in recent years, becoming what are aptly referred to as "hollow villages". More than a decade ago, Hengshanwu, a village in Anji county, Zhejiang province, was home to just …

Renovated homestays bring new vitality to old 'hollow' villages
1 year ago

Renovated homestays bring new vitality to old 'hollow' villages

China Daily  

An inside view of a shop opened by design graduates in the village. As long as we are able to preserve them, we will never demolish them," he said, adding that he hoped people could really slow down, stop and stay in the village. "At present, there is one homestay within the project that is operated by a local resident, …

Renovated homestays bring new vitality to old 'hollow' villages
1 year ago

Renovated homestays bring new vitality to old 'hollow' villages

China Daily  

A panoramic view of the Xiao Yin Half-day Village in Anji, Zhejiang province. As villagers have migrated to cities for work and education, some old settlements have gradually fallen into disrepair in recent years, becoming what are aptly referred to as "hollow villages". More than a decade ago, Hengshanwu, a village in Anji county, Zhejiang province, was home to just …

Renovated homestays bring new vitality to old 'hollow' villages
1 year ago

Renovated homestays bring new vitality to old 'hollow' villages

China Daily  

A panoramic view of the Xiao Yin Half-day Village in Anji, Zhejiang province. As villagers have migrated to cities for work and education, some old settlements have gradually fallen into disrepair in recent years, becoming what are aptly referred to as "hollow villages". More than a decade ago, Hengshanwu, a village in Anji county, Zhejiang province, was home to just …

Homestay rekindles memories of Alpine childhood
1 year ago

Homestay rekindles memories of Alpine childhood

China Daily  

HEFEI — As the countryside wakes up on an early winter morning, Armin Schober sits in the courtyard of his homestay, sipping hot coffee while gazing at the mist-shrouded mountains in the distance. Schober and his Chinese wife, Huang Qiong, run a homestay in Tachuan, a village at the foothills of Huangshan Mountain, a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage …

Homestay rekindles memories of Alpine childhood
1 year ago

Homestay rekindles memories of Alpine childhood

China Daily  

HEFEI — As the countryside wakes up on an early winter morning, Armin Schober sits in the courtyard of his homestay, sipping hot coffee while gazing at the mist-shrouded mountains in the distance. Schober and his Chinese wife, Huang Qiong, run a homestay in Tachuan, a village at the foothills of Huangshan Mountain, a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage …

Homestay rekindles memories of Alpine childhood
1 year ago

Homestay rekindles memories of Alpine childhood

China Daily  

HEFEI — As the countryside wakes up on an early winter morning, Armin Schober sits in the courtyard of his homestay, sipping hot coffee while gazing at the mist-shrouded mountains in the distance. Schober and his Chinese wife, Huang Qiong, run a homestay in Tachuan, a village at the foothills of Huangshan Mountain, a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage …

Village people
1 year ago

Village people

China Daily  

Visitors enjoy a sea of blossoms in Fengyi village, Zhejiang.CHINA DAILY "The place is really nice and convenient for all of us to get to," he says. The park started receiving guests in June last year and has offered employment opportunities to many senior villagers, who help offer tourism services. "Sometimes, it is still a little hard to imagine that …

Village people
1 year ago

Village people

China Daily  

Visitors enjoy a sea of blossoms in Fengyi village, Zhejiang.CHINA DAILY "The place is really nice and convenient for all of us to get to," he says. The park started receiving guests in June last year and has offered employment opportunities to many senior villagers, who help offer tourism services. "Sometimes, it is still a little hard to imagine that …

Village homes in on tourists visits
1 year, 2 months ago

Village homes in on tourists visits

China Daily  

People clad in traditional costumes in the village. Rows of small cottages with beautiful courtyards come into sight when one sets foot on Xiaopan village, Pan'an county of Zhejiang province. They were developed on local villagers' empty houses and are now used as shared homestays to boost tourism in the village. Since many villagers have vacant rural houses, local authorities …

Village homes in on tourists visits
1 year, 2 months ago

Village homes in on tourists visits

China Daily  

People clad in traditional costumes in the village. Rows of small cottages with beautiful courtyards come into sight when one sets foot on Xiaopan village, Pan'an county of Zhejiang province. They were developed on local villagers' empty houses and are now used as shared homestays to boost tourism in the village. Since many villagers have vacant rural houses, local authorities …

Ethnic village in South China finds prosperity in tourism
1 year, 11 months ago

Ethnic village in South China finds prosperity in tourism

China Daily  

NANNING — On an early winter morning, as roosters crow to greet the dawn, and a wisp of smoke rises above the farmhouse roof, villagers in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region have started a busy day ahead of Spring Festival. "We've kept a running list of deals and ingredients for the big dinner on Lunar New Year's Eve," says …

Ethnic village thrives on tourism
1 year, 11 months ago

Ethnic village thrives on tourism

China Daily  

Dazhai village in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has been named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization for its breathtaking agricultural view. "My family plants nearly 10,000 mu of rice on the terraced fields, and that means a year-end bonus of over 10,000 yuan," Pan said, adding that they all maintain the traditional …

Ethnic village thrives on tourism
1 year, 11 months ago

Ethnic village thrives on tourism

China Daily  

Dazhai village in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has been named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization for its breathtaking agricultural view. "My family plants nearly 10,000 mu of rice on the terraced fields, and that means a year-end bonus of over 10,000 yuan," Pan said, adding that they all maintain the traditional …

Ethnic village thrives on tourism
1 year, 11 months ago

Ethnic village thrives on tourism

China Daily  

Dazhai village in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has been named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization for its breathtaking agricultural view. "My family plants nearly 10,000 mu of rice on the terraced fields, and that means a year-end bonus of over 10,000 yuan," Pan said, adding that they all maintain the traditional …

Shandong promotes rural tourism
2 years, 2 months ago

Shandong promotes rural tourism

China Daily  

A homestay in Tongyugou village in Qingzhou, a county-level city in Weifang, East China's Shandong province Authorities in East China's Shandong province have in the last two years been ramping up efforts to boost rural tourism. For example, they have held a string of events to promote high-quality rural tourism brands, channeled resources towards cultivating more rural tourism destinations, as …

Thriving tourism industry offers over 70,000 jobs in Chaotian district, Guangyuan city
2 years, 4 months ago

Thriving tourism industry offers over 70,000 jobs in Chaotian district, Guangyuan city

China Daily  

Since the beginning of the summer vacation, the business of homestay accommodation has been booming at the Zengjiashan scenic spot in Chaotian district, Guangyuan, Gansu province. Zengjia Mountain boasts an excellent natural environment featuring an average annual temperature of 12°C, an average summer temperature of 23°C, a forest coverage rate of 74 percent, and an air content of more than …

Natural habitats
2 years, 7 months ago

Natural habitats

China Daily  

Rural homestay developer Gao Guoyou at the Earth House project in Changsha, Hunan province. To date, Wang has managed to bring more than 4,000 urban students to villages across the country, including the Ganzi Tibetan autonomous prefecture of Sichuan province and the terraced farmlands in Yunnan province. "Instead of traveling in the countryside, students live in villagers' homes, and take …

Natural habitats
2 years, 7 months ago

Natural habitats

China Daily  

A cliff restaurant in Anhui province. Many travel operators have taken a hit over the past two years as the sector has, arguably, borne the biggest economic brunt of the pandemic, but those engaging in rural tourism services have managed to dodge the bullet. He is now working with domestic major online travel agency Trip.com Group in pushing forward the …

Natural habitats
2 years, 7 months ago

Natural habitats

China Daily  

A cliff restaurant in Anhui province. Many travel operators have taken a hit over the past two years as the sector has, arguably, borne the biggest economic brunt of the pandemic, but those engaging in rural tourism services have managed to dodge the bullet. He is now working with domestic major online travel agency Trip.com Group in pushing forward the …

Rural idyll gives village a natural advantage
2 years, 7 months ago

Rural idyll gives village a natural advantage

China Daily  

A Tujia homestay in Baiyangping village. "The income can cover my children's college tuition, and working close to home also allows me to take care of my parents," Liu says. Many have come to appreciate the folk songs and dances of the local Tujia community, ancient papermaking techniques as well as the primitive natural atmosphere of Yunshe, where women wash …

Rural homestays become more popular as a travel lifestyle
2 years, 7 months ago

Rural homestays become more popular as a travel lifestyle

China Daily  

Two tourists have leisure time at a homestay, which was transformed from a former farmhouse in Hanzhong, Shaanxi province, in April. Tujia, a domestic online homestay service provider, said there are nearly 800,000 domestic rural homestays available online nationwide. Now, the booking volume of rural homestays accounts for about 40 percent of the total short-term rentals compared with 30 percent …

Rural homestays become more popular as a travel lifestyle
2 years, 7 months ago

Rural homestays become more popular as a travel lifestyle

China Daily  

Two tourists have leisure time at a homestay, which was transformed from a former farmhouse in Hanzhong, Shaanxi province, in April. Tujia, a domestic online homestay service provider, said there are nearly 800,000 domestic rural homestays available online nationwide. Now, the booking volume of rural homestays accounts for about 40 percent of the total short-term rentals compared with 30 percent …

Recommended Jinyun homestays for having fun in the spring
2 years, 9 months ago

Recommended Jinyun homestays for having fun in the spring

China Daily  

With the arrival of spring, the warmer weather has been luring increasing numbers of people to head out and really embrace and enjoy the wonderful season. Here are three recommended homestays in Jinyun county – located in Lishui city in East China's Zhejiang province – where you can just chill out and take in the glorious spring flowers, as well …

Homestay business gains ground in mountain village
4 years ago

Homestay business gains ground in mountain village

China Daily  

A bird's eye view of Qinshan village in Ningbo's Zhenhai district. Qinshan village in Zhenhai district, Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province, has become a popular tourism destination after once being an obscure mountain village. The village, surrounded by mountains on three sides, is known for its pristine natural environment and unique homestays transformed from local residential houses. It was transformed …

Defeating poverty
4 years, 1 month ago

Defeating poverty

China Daily  

Zhujialin is a big draw for tourists and entrepreneurs, with its idyllic landscape and overall enhanced infrastructure. An eastern county in China offers tourists a modern rural setting, Cheng Yuezhu reports in Linyi, Shandong province. The county located in Linyi, East China's Shandong province, is now home to various resorts and sightseeing destinations suitable for family road trips. Lying deep …

Defeating poverty
4 years, 1 month ago

Defeating poverty

China Daily  

Zhujialin is a big draw for tourists and entrepreneurs, with its idyllic landscape and overall enhanced infrastructure. An eastern county in China offers tourists a modern rural setting, Cheng Yuezhu reports in Linyi, Shandong province. The county located in Linyi, East China's Shandong province, is now home to various resorts and sightseeing destinations suitable for family road trips. Lying deep …

Defeating poverty
4 years, 1 month ago

Defeating poverty

China Daily  

Zhujialin is a big draw for tourists and entrepreneurs, with its idyllic landscape and overall enhanced infrastructure. An eastern county in China offers tourists a modern rural setting, Cheng Yuezhu reports in Linyi, Shandong province. The county located in Linyi, East China's Shandong province, is now home to various resorts and sightseeing destinations suitable for family road trips. Lying deep …

Defeating poverty
4 years, 1 month ago

Defeating poverty

China Daily  

Zhujialin is a big draw for tourists and entrepreneurs, with its idyllic landscape and overall enhanced infrastructure. An eastern county in China offers tourists a modern rural setting, Cheng Yuezhu reports in Linyi, Shandong province. The county located in Linyi, East China's Shandong province, is now home to various resorts and sightseeing destinations suitable for family road trips. Lying deep …

Coming home to Yangshuo
4 years, 2 months ago

Coming home to Yangshuo

China Daily  

XingPing Island Resort in Yangshuo, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, is an example of how home stays try to fit into the natural landscape. Orchard owners in Yangshuo county of Guilin city, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, have little to worry about harvesting their yield when it starts raining fruits on their premises. The homestays in Yangshuo amid beautiful landscape, and the …

Coming home to Yangshuo
4 years, 2 months ago

Coming home to Yangshuo

China Daily  

XingPing Island Resort in Yangshuo, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, is an example of how home stays try to fit into the natural landscape. Orchard owners in Yangshuo county of Guilin city, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, have little to worry about harvesting their yield when it starts raining fruits on their premises. The homestays in Yangshuo amid beautiful landscape, and the …

A vibrant village
4 years, 3 months ago

A vibrant village

China Daily  

Travelers have local dried vegetable hotpot. "Villagers who work with the tourism cooperative have learned how to grow organic fruit and vegetables." "Buses passing the village were mostly empty before," village committee member Zhang Liqiang says. Xiahujiao will continue to improve the environment, and will develop hiking lanes, pavilions, bathing facilities and public toilets, village official Shi Yonggang says. As …

A vibrant village
4 years, 3 months ago

A vibrant village

China Daily  

Travelers have local dried vegetable hotpot. "Villagers who work with the tourism cooperative have learned how to grow organic fruit and vegetables." "Buses passing the village were mostly empty before," village committee member Zhang Liqiang says. Xiahujiao will continue to improve the environment, and will develop hiking lanes, pavilions, bathing facilities and public toilets, village official Shi Yonggang says. As …

No place like homestay as rustic approach pays off
4 years, 3 months ago

No place like homestay as rustic approach pays off

China Daily  

Shuikou village of Zhejiang province has been a favorite destination of urban travelers to the Yangtze River Delta region, with its fresh food, greenery and outdoor activities. "Our 18 guest rooms were fully booked over the past few weeks, and we've received bookings up to November," says Zheng, in her 50s, who runs Ziming Mountain Villa in Shuikou village, East …

No place like homestay as rustic approach pays off
4 years, 3 months ago

No place like homestay as rustic approach pays off

China Daily  

Shuikou village of Zhejiang province has been a favorite destination of urban travelers to the Yangtze River Delta region, with its fresh food, greenery and outdoor activities. "Our 18 guest rooms were fully booked over the past few weeks, and we've received bookings up to November," says Zheng, in her 50s, who runs Ziming Mountain Villa in Shuikou village, East …

Zhejiang selects 15 rural homestay destinations
4 years, 5 months ago

Zhejiang selects 15 rural homestay destinations

China Daily  

The Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs recently selected 15 rural homestay tourism spots across the province to test out how homestays can contribute to rural revitalization. The selected locations already have thriving homestay industries, a healthy environment, good social climate, efficient governance, and a high standard of living, …

Discover Related