Yuxi Municipal People's Government
Encountering the New Check-in Scenic Spots in Yuxi
The recent May 1st holiday saw a sudden boom in tourists, scenes of "too many people" throughout Yuxi. In just 5 days, Yuxi received a total of 1,852,700 tourists, an increase of 96.91% over the same period in 2020 and an increase of 82.78% over the same period in 2019. Tourism revenue during the holiday reached RMB 1.113 billion, an increase of 75.28% over the same period in 2020 and an increase of 82.76% over the same period in 2019, showing a strong recovery trend.
A number of emerging scenic spots have bucked the trend with brand-new images and products, becoming new "check-in spots" for tourists. Guanglong Town in Chengjiang, was grandly opened to tourists, with a Starlight Night Market, and the diversity folklore programs, as well as local delicacies. The main scenic spots around Fuxian Lake received a total of 458,600 tourists, an increase of 221.15% compared with 142,800 in the same period last year, and an increase of 316.15% compared with 110,200 in the same period of 2019, showing an "explosive" growth.
Huaning Wanyao International Pottery Village and Yuxi Qinghua Street mixed modern commercial economy with the existing culture that has lasted for hundreds of years, bringing more for visitors to enjoy. The depth and quality of local cultural experiences and consumption has become a new landmark of Yuxi cultural tourism.
Source: Yuxi Release
Recently, tourists have been immersing themselves in bamboo pole dancing at the Yuzhufenghai Scenic Area in Eshan. As the summer travel peak arrives, several popular scenic spots in Eshan County have jointly launched the "Charming Eshan" tourist route, which covers distinctive attractions such as Yuzhufenghai, Yuncha Villa, Xi'e Ancient Town, and the Thousand-Mu Lotus Pond. Additionally, thoughtful "one-day tour" and "two-day tour" itineraries have been planned, attracting numerous tourists to come and experience.
On July 21st, workers were busy among the lush potted flowers in the intelligent flower planting greenhouse of Yuxi Ziyu Flower Industry Co., Ltd. This company is a leading enterprise in agricultural industrialization engaged in the production and sales of rose seedlings, potted roses, potted succulents and potted phalaenopsis. With a very productive operation mode, this company has built a research and development platform in cooperation with multiple scientific research institutes, and owns 17 national patents. Flowers from Yuxi are sold far to first-tier and second-tier cities across China and have become a well-known brand in Yunnan's flower industry.
COLOMBO/KUNMING, June 21 (Xinhua) -- At the 9th China-South Asia Expo held in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, Sri Lankan businessman U.A. Ajith showcased more than just his products. Shifting his focus from individual coconut shell crafts to developing a comprehensive coconut industry chain, Ajith's business transformation exemplifies the broader evolution of the expo, from a platform of display to one that fosters deep industrial integration, green innovation and regional coordination. The expo has fostered economic and trade cooperation between China and South Asian countries, providing steady momentum for regional growth and injecting greater certainty to the global economy.
Recently, in the packaging workshop of Tonghai Jinhai Agricultural Technology Development Co., Ltd., employees are busy packaging newly picked fresh cut roses. In the first quarter of this year, the company sold a total of 5.284 million branches of fresh cut roses, achieving a total sales revenue of 17.86 million yuan.
In a homestay located at Taiyangshan Mountain, Chengjiang City, tourists are enjoying the beautiful natural scenery of Fuxian Lake, capturing the beauty with their cameras and fully indulging in the leisurely time in Yuxi.
On May 19th, the 15th "China Tourism Day" arrived as scheduled. A flash mob themed "Colorful Yuanjiang · Joyful Songs on the Silk Road - A Feast of Ethnic Cultures along the China-Laos Railway" was passionately launched at Yuanjiang Station of the China-Laos Railway. Local ethnic dancers from the Hani, Yi, Dai and other ethnic groups wore gorgeous ethnic costumes, weaving a flowing picture scroll of ethnic customs with their songs and dances. At the scene, special fruits of Yuanjiang such as mangoes, lychee and pineapples were served for free, for passengers to have a taste, so that everyone can feel the enthusiasm of Yuanjiang, the City of Flowers and Fruits, as soon as they get off the train.
