From Traditional Ecological Sightseeing to Modern Diversified Experiences: Guigang Advances High-Quality Development of Culture-Tourism Integration

Toronto Star

2 days ago

GUIGANG, China, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recently, the 15th Lotus Culture Series of Guigang kicked off in Guigang, Guangxi. From July to October, the city will roll out a host of activities, including theatrical performances, poetry contests, and the selection of 'Top Lotus-Viewing Spots,' to keep fueling its tourism growth.
The Publicity Department of Guigang City noted that endowed with exceptional ecological strengths, Guigang — a national forest tourism demonstration city and a national pilot for cultural and tourism consumption — is building an eco-tourism destination serving the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area and ASEAN, with its 'Three Mountains, One Gorge, One Culture' as the core. It now boasts 52 national A-level tourist attractions, 37 rural tourist areas rated four-star or above, and 17 themed tourism camps, while its brand 'Camping Paradise, Carefree Guigang' is gaining increasing acclaim. In the first half of this year, Guigang received 32.0634 million visitor arrivals, generating 30.121 billion yuan in tourism revenue, up 12.88% and 13.87% year on year respectively.