A peach of an idea provides a better life

1 week, 3 days ago

Shanxi aims to become intl renowned cultural tourism destination

This year, North China's Shanxi province has focused on becoming an internationally renowned cultural tourism destination. Shanxi has cultivated and developed eight national and 29 provincial-level nighttime cultural tourism consumption clusters and five national and 24 provincial-level tourism leisure streets. These products have propelled the "Travel with Wukong in Shanxi" campaign and cultivated a new mode of cultural tourism development. …

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2 weeks ago

Fruit tourism: Why Central Asia would be the best place for it, and why it hasn’t happened yet.

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This is part of Fruit Loot, which is taking a look at the strange and surprising links between fruit and money. … The development of fruit tourism relies on destinations and their producers.” In other words, Okumus suggests, fruit tourism depends not just on fruit nuts like Gasik and Murray, but also on the usual travel-marketing playbook employed by visitors’ …

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3 weeks ago

Tai'an: New ways to revitalize rural areas

China Daily

Tai'an bolsters its Mount Tai tea industry and promotes integrated development of tea and tourism. With a foundation in increasing industrial efficiency and farmers' income, Tai'an has fostered new quality productive forces in rural areas, cultivated new rural industries and formats, and promoted comprehensive rural vitalization. In recent years, Tai'an has bolstered its Mount Tai tea industry, and promoted the …

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Craftsmanship and entrepreneurship contribute to rural vitalization in Ningbo

China Daily

Gift packages of traditional Ningbo food and handicrafts are displayed at the Artisan Tribe in Yongwang village in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. Located in Ningbo's Yongwang village, Strawberry Cafe, whose unique selling point is that it combines ceramics with coffee, is one of many businesses that have popped up in recent years, attracted by the village's quaint atmosphere. Yongwang village is …

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Craftsmanship and entrepreneurship contribute to rural vitalization in Ningbo

China Daily

Gift packages of traditional Ningbo food and handicrafts are displayed at the Artisan Tribe in Yongwang village in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. Located in Ningbo's Yongwang village, Strawberry Cafe, whose unique selling point is that it combines ceramics with coffee, is one of many businesses that have popped up in recent years, attracted by the village's quaint atmosphere. Yongwang village is …

Rural Wang Village Recent Years Yongwang Village Traditional Ningbo Yongwang

1 month ago

ICH tours in 34 villages across Beijing unveiled

China Daily

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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Tried and tested poverty reducer

China Daily

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY Rural tourism is emerging as a creative way of revitalizing rural areas across the Global South. When we ponder on China's remarkable strides in poverty reduction from 1981 to 2020 — when its poverty rate fell from 66.3 percent to just 0.3 percent — we usually focus on rapid economic growth, while overlooking its other targeted poverty …

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1 month ago

Tried and tested poverty reducer

China Daily

Africa has the potential to harness tourism for improving the livelihood of its rural population and reducing poverty by learning from China Rural tourism is emerging as a creative way of revitalizing rural areas across the Global South. When we ponder on China's remarkable strides in poverty reduction from 1981 to 2020 — when its poverty rate fell from 66.3 …

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Tried and tested poverty reducer

China Daily

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY Rural tourism is emerging as a creative way of revitalizing rural areas across the Global South. When we ponder on China's remarkable strides in poverty reduction from 1981 to 2020 — when its poverty rate fell from 66.3 percent to just 0.3 percent — we usually focus on rapid economic growth, while overlooking its other targeted poverty …

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1 month ago

ICH tours in 34 villages across Beijing unveiled

China Daily

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 …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Farming expert grows knowledge in Africa

China Daily

Liang checks the health of a mango tree in Guinea-Bissau. Liang's new method helps plants recover faster, sparking interest among local farmers. Each season, Liang's team provides 15 tons of rice seeds to local farmers for free and gives multimedia guides on topics such as planting techniques and tractor maintenance. "This reduced the country's reliance on FAO-provided seeds, easing food …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Gold capital' boosts characteristic fruit, vegetable industry

China Daily

Under the prefecture-level city of Yantai in East China's Shandong province, the county-level coastal city of Zhaoyuan is known for its abundant gold reserves and dubbed a "gold capital" in the country. In recent years, a high-end fruit industrial belt along Dagu River, represented by Caomeng autumn pears, Zangjia strawberries and Sunshine rose grapes, has taken shape in Xiadian town, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fresh fruits bring sweet success to Qingdao farmers

China Daily

Farmers in Pingdu, Qingdao, celebrate a bountiful apple harvest, with orchards brimming with ripe, juicy apples. In Dazeshan town, Pingdu city in Qingdao, the grape planting area has remained stable at more than 35,000 mu, benefiting 62,000 farming households. In Hetoudian town, Qingdao's Laixi, Dongdazhai apples are exported to Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries as well as Russia, with …

Qingdao Farmers

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Zhangjiagang family farms highlight modern agriculture charm

China Daily

Family farms in Zhangjiagang are showcasing the vibrancy and innovation of modern agriculture, which are playing a key role in advancing rural vitalization in the city. Since 2016, Changxing Family Farm has been pioneering eco-friendly farming by integrating aquaculture, fruit orchards, and vegetable cultivation into a closed-loop production system. Changxing Family Farm has been pioneering eco-friendly farming since 2016. Dayu …

Family Farm Zhangjiagang

1 month, 3 weeks ago

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 …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Sweet scent brings two vibrant cities to mind

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2 months ago

Sweet scent brings two vibrant cities to mind

China Daily

As a refreshing early autumn breeze sweeps across Guangta Road in the Yuexiu District of Guangzhou, I walk through a long passage to the yard of Huaisheng Mosque. As a commercial hub for thousands of years and an important international exchange city in China, Guangzhou has attracted many foreigners to study, work and live there. It was trade and the …

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2 months ago

Sweet scent brings two vibrant cities to mind

China Daily

As a refreshing early autumn breeze sweeps across Guangta Road in the Yuexiu District of Guangzhou, I walk through a long passage to the yard of Huaisheng Mosque. As a commercial hub for thousands of years and an important international exchange city in China, Guangzhou has attracted many foreigners to study, work and live there. It was trade and the …

City Uae Dubai Guangzhou Guangta Road

2 months ago

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

China Daily

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

2 months, 1 week ago

Feicheng city

China Daily

Feicheng city is in the middle of East China's Shandong province, lying in the west of Mount Tai, with a total area of 1,277 square kilometers and total population of 953,680. In 2023, Feicheng city, a county-level city in Tai'an, generated 87.28 billion yuan in gross regional product, an increase of 6.7 percent compared to the previous year. Coal, electric …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Art Awakens Rural Village in Beijing, China

China Daily

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

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Xinjiang's Green Revolution: How Technology is Transforming Agriculture and Boosting the Economy

China Daily

Xinjiang's agricultural industry is experiencing a boom thanks to the integration of technology. The region is now home to a variety of smart farming technologies, including drones, sensors, and irrigation systems. These technologies are helping farmers to monitor and optimize their crops, leading to increased yields and improved agricultural practices. Additionally, the integration of AI technology is enriching the lives …

Environment Technology Education Agriculture

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Village in Shandong's Taian explores new paths toward rural development

China Daily

This year, Shabu village in Ningyang county, Tai'an, Shandong, has relied on industrial development to support the construction of a beautiful countryside, painting a stunning picture of prosperous industries and a thriving natural environment. Shabu village has made full use of abandoned land to develop a cicada breeding industry this year. With the rapid development of agricultural mechanization, Shabu village …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Explore Tai'an's beauty this autumn

China Daily

As the leaves turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold, Tai'an becomes a picturesque paradise for visitors seeking a peaceful retreat. Experience the enchanting beauty of autumn in Tai'an, a city in Shandong known for its stunning natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage. One of the must-visit attractions in Tai'an is Mount Tai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Tai'an's Autumn Wonderland: A Scenic Escape for Nature Lovers and History Buffs

China Daily

Tai'an's autumn beauty shines as vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold illuminate the city's landscapes. Mount Tai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers panoramic views of the changing scenery, while the historic Daimiao Temple provides a glimpse into Tai'an's rich cultural heritage. Culinary delights and traditional treats await visitors seeking a delightful autumn escape.

Food Culture Nature Scenic Beauty

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Explore Tai'an's beauty this autumn

China Daily

As the leaves turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold, Tai'an becomes a picturesque paradise for visitors seeking a peaceful retreat. Experience the enchanting beauty of autumn in Tai'an, a city in Shandong known for its stunning natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage. One of the must-visit attractions in Tai'an is Mount Tai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Shandong promotes tourism in Singapore

China Daily

Shandong province, renowned as the birthplace of Confucius, hosted a promotional event in Singapore on Oct 8 to boost tourism. During the event, Shandong offered a diverse range of tourism services, including themed tours focused on flower viewing, beach vacations, cultural exploration, folk experiences, and culinary discoveries. Wang Lei, head of the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, emphasized …

Singapore Cultural Shandong Promotes Tourism

3 months ago

Jincheng: A Model City for Cultural Tourism and Health

China Daily

Jincheng, in Shanxi province, is poised to become a model city for cultural tourism and health. The city boasts a rich cultural heritage, with 40 nationally acclaimed historical and cultural towns and villages, putting it at the forefront of cultural development nationwide. The city is also located in the golden habitable belt at 35 degrees north latitude, with a forest …

Health Tourism Rural Development Cultural Tourism Jincheng

3 months ago

Embrace autumn's splendor: A date with Huangshan

China Daily

Experience the unique allure of autumn in Huangshan, where a tapestry of vibrant colors and ancient Hui-style architecture intertwines. Recently, the 26th Huangshan Tourism Festival and "A Date with Huangshan in Autumn" Promotion Conference took place in Yixian county, the nation's first village-level international rural tourism resort. Leveraging its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, Huangshan has vigorously developed rural …

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3 months ago

Jining blends past, present in cultural harmony

China Daily

Jining, a city steeped in cultural and natural heritage, is renowned for its Confucian sites, the Grand Canal, and the origins of its wetlands. A night drone light show at Nishan Sacred Land illuminates the sky. A mixed reality digital light show at the Sankong scenic area, where technology meets tradition in a spectacular display. The Sankong scenic area have …

Confucian Jining

3 months ago

Jining blends past, present in cultural harmony

China Daily

Jining, a city steeped in cultural and natural heritage, is renowned for its Confucian sites, the Grand Canal, and the origins of its wetlands. A night drone light show at Nishan Sacred Land illuminates the sky. A mixed reality digital light show at the Sankong scenic area, where technology meets tradition in a spectacular display. The Sankong scenic area have …

Confucian Jining

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Experience the Yangtze River Delta region on the G8388

China Daily

Yangshan's scenic highlights include peach-themed islands and gardens. In recent years, Huishan, also part of the city of Wuxi in Jiangsu province, has undergone a significant transformation, evolving from its roots as the "Homeland of Honey Peaches" to a multidimensional tourist destination centered on its iconic fruit. Using its billion-year-old volcanic resources and vast peach orchards, the town created a …

Wuxi Peach Huishan Yangshan

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Guangdong harvesting success through agriculture

China Daily

High-quality development project powering province's goal of new growth in countryside Guangdong held its annual celebration of the Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival on Sunday across the province, with its main venue located in Maoming, a coastal city in the western part of the province. In recent years, Guangdong has aimed to become a province with strong agriculture, vigorously promoting the …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

China launches rural place-naming campaign to boost tourism and preserve heritage

China Daily

A drone photo shows a bamboo raft carrying tourists at a scenic spot near the Daxiaojing grand bridge in Southwest China's Guizhou province, Sept 5, 2024. Chinese authorities have launched a nationwide rural place-naming campaign aimed at boosting tourism, preserving cultural heritage, and modernizing governance in the country's vast rural regions, according to a senior official. The campaign, which began …

Rural Names Tang China Launches Preserve Heritage

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hunan tourism conference propels industry to new heights

China Daily

By Zou Shuo and Zhu Youfang in Hengyang, Hunan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-09-23 16:01 The opening ceremony of The Third Hunan Tourism Development Conference was held in Hengyang on Saturday night. The Third Hunan Tourism Development Conference, held in Hengyang from Friday to Sunday, exemplified the province's dedication to elevate its tourism industry to new heights. It wants to …

Conference Tourism Industrial Hengyang Hunan

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Foreign tourists flock to Hunan and savor local culture

China Daily

A woman in traditional Chinese costume poses for a photo at Shuilian Village in Hengyang. Previously, opinions on accelerating construction of world-renowned tourism destinations issued by the provincial government outlined targets such as achieving revenue of 1.1 trillion yuan by 2025 and hosting more than 750 million visits. The second attraction is the red tourism and patriotic education paths represented …

Hunan Attraction

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rural tourism operators urged to upgrade service

China Daily

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, 3 weeks ago

Chuzhou, Anhui: Electrification boosts the development of the gorgon fruit industry

China Daily

The management of gorgon fruit cultivation encompasses various stages such as seedling cultivation, transplanting and fertilization, all of which are intricately linked to water quality. On September 15, in the Panshi Gorgon Fruit Industrial Park located in Longgang community, Tongcheng town, Tianchang city, Chuzhou, Anhui province, the sound of large and small irrigation and drainage pumps echoed loudly, as layers …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chuzhou, Anhui: Electrification boosts the development of the gorgon fruit industry

China Daily

The management of gorgon fruit cultivation encompasses various stages such as seedling cultivation, transplanting and fertilization, all of which are intricately linked to water quality. On September 15, in the Panshi Gorgon Fruit Industrial Park located in Longgang community, Tongcheng town, Tianchang city, Chuzhou, Anhui province, the sound of large and small irrigation and drainage pumps echoed loudly, as layers …

Water Gorgon Fruit Gorgon Longgang Community Chuzhou Tianchang Power Fruit Industry

3 months, 3 weeks ago

UNESCO listing promotes tea culture in Yunnan

China Daily

A tea farmer puts tea leaves into a basket in an old tea forest of the Jingmai Mountain in Pu'er, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Sept 19, 2023. A year on from being declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the old tea forests in Jingmai Mountain, Yunnan province, are abuzz with activity as the first shoots of the new picking season …

Tea World Yunnan Unesco Jingmai Mountain

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Xi Story: Cultivating the sweet fruit of rural revitalization

China Daily

President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits a local apple production base to learn about the development of the modern specialty fruit industry in mountainous areas in Tianshui, Northwest China's Gansu province, Sept 11, 2024. When Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Xi Story: Cultivating the sweet fruit of rural revitalization

China Daily

President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits a local apple production base to learn about the development of the modern specialty fruit industry in mountainous areas in Tianshui, Northwest China's Gansu province, Sept 11, 2024. When Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of …

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3 months, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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 …

China Village Pan Rice Fields Tourism Development Tourism Resource Longsheng

4 months ago

Guyuan promotes itself in Changsha

China Daily

The city of Guyuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region held an agricultural, cultural and tourism promotion event in Changsha, Hunan province on Saturday. At the event, entitled “Discovering Cool Liupan • Tasting Guyuan Delicacies”, Hua Zhimin, secretary of the Guyuan Municipal Party Committee extended an invitation to the people of Changsha to visit Guyuan. A thousand years ago, Changsha was a …

China Changsha Guyuan Offers

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mechanized farming boosts productivity in remote village

China Daily

A harvester is used to harvest rice in the village. RAN MENGJUN/FOR CHINA DAILY High-altitude rice is highly sought-after in the market thanks to its rich nutrition and good taste, and various high-quality rice varieties have been demonstrated and planted, yielding about 7.5 metric tons per hectare, He said. In April, apart from traditional cultivation of rice and oilseed rape, …

Local Remote Village

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mechanized farming boosts productivity in remote village

China Daily

A harvester is used to harvest rice in the village. RAN MENGJUN/FOR CHINA DAILY High-altitude rice is highly sought-after in the market thanks to its rich nutrition and good taste, and various high-quality rice varieties have been demonstrated and planted, yielding about 7.5 metric tons per hectare, He said. In April, apart from traditional cultivation of rice and oilseed rape, …

Local

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Night tour economy boosts cultural tourism vitality in Jining

China Daily

Qufu, a county-level city in Jining, Shandong province, is actively pioneering new night tourism experiences and cultivating a hub for nocturnal cultural and tourism consumption. The colorful night economy is gaining popualrity, with a 21 percent year-on-year increase in tourists to Qufu's key attractions and a total of 7.74 million visitors in the first seven months of this year. The …

City Night Qufu Ming Dynasty Cultural Tour Nishan Sacred Land

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Opportunities flourish in rural China as new professions bloom

China Daily

A farmer drives a harvester in Weicheng district of Weifang city, East China's Shandong province, June 5, 2024. Farmers are now taking on roles as farm machinery operators, live streamers and even artists, reflecting the growing specialization and professionalism in the country's rural areas and expanding their skill sets. In Huanghua village, Gongzhuling city, in Northeast China's Jilin province, Wang …

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