Huaxi sees tourism rebound during May Day holiday

During the May Day holiday on May 1-5, Huaxi district in Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, was visited 1.6 million times and generated 852.99 million yuan ($132.76 million) in tourism revenue, a record high for the district.

In order to offer tourists the most fulfilling holiday possible, Huaxi organized a variety of cultural tourism activities such as art and calligraphy exhibitions, a shopping festival, and Miao painting courses.

Tourists flock to Tianhetan Scenic Spot in Huaxi district during the May Day holiday. [Photo/huaxi.gov.cn]

Through these activities, tourists were able to experience the charm of Huaxi folk culture while enjoying the district's immense beauty.

Huaxi also offered two nighttime activities - an immersive light art festival and a Qingyan Ancient Town night tour activity - boosting nighttime consumption in the district.

In recent years, townships and villages in Huaxi have focused on the planning, construction and improvement of tourism villages, and have worked hard to develop characteristic rural tourism.

During the holiday, the income of local farmhouses and restaurants doubled, the tourism industry chain was extended and tourism consumption was boosted.

During the break, the quality of tourism services in the district continued to improve, with no complaints or accidents.

Qingyan Ancient Town launches a night tour in the style of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) during the May Day holiday. [Photo/huaxi.gov.cn]