During the Spring Festival holiday from Feb 10 to 17, tourism-related orders in Guiyang increased by 105 percent compared to the previous year.
Xiuwen county in Guiyang, capital city of Southwest China's Guizhou province, has been recognized as China's most captivating county for its cultural tourism offerings, part of Guiyang's drive to build itself into a "Cool Guiyang".
Guiyang, capital city of Southwest China's Guizhou province, has undergone continuous refinement and now attracts a steady stream of visitors. Breathtaking landscapes, tea culture, and vibrant ethnic minorities are the three main features that define Guiyang and wider Guizhou, and visitors can embrace them all in Qingzhen city, west of Guiyang.
In 2018, I left South Africa for Anhui, China, with my husband, Stephen, and our boys, Nicolas (9) and Skylar (5). Our first stop was Maanshan, a lively city by the Yangtze River that seamlessly blended modernity and traditions. We explored local markets, enjoyed community festivities, and immersed ourselves in Maanshan's cultural tapestry.
I have been living in Guizhou since 2016, and I have been enjoying the beautiful landscapes, mountains, and delicious food here ever since. Among all the places I have lived, Qingzhen county-level city holds a special place in my heart, becoming my second hometown.
"In 2025, Guiyang City and Gui'an New Area aim to grow the added-value of the digital economy to account for 55 percent of the regional GDP," said Xu Xianwen, deputy director of the Guiyang bureau of big data development and management, during a press conference on Jan 16.
As the Year of the Dragon approaches, Guiyang has received a series of Chinese New Year greetings from mayors of its sister cities and friendly exchange cities.
According to a press conference on digital economy development in Guiyang City and Gui'an New Area held on Jan 16, Guiyang's electronic information manufacturing industry is expected to achieve a production value of 33 billion yuan in 2023, ranking first in the province.
The first China-Europe Express freight train to leave Guizhou in 2024 departed from Dulaying Railway Station of Guiyang International Land Port on Jan 18, bound for Europe.
The direct flight route between Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, and Bangkok, Thailand, resumed service on Jan 16. The flight will be operated by 9 Air every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.