Wudang becomes popular summer tourism destination

The scenery of Wudang district in Guiyang [Photo/WeChat account of Wudang district]

As summer heat wave is sweeping across the country, Wudang district in Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, has become a popular travel destination.

Since the beginning of this year, Wudang district has been promoting the industrialization of tourism. In the first half of the year, the district is expected to bring in 3.82 billion yuan ($573.14 million) in tourism revenue, a year-on-year increase of 43.92 percent.

Wudang district boasts an abundance of natural resources, with an average summer temperature of 23 C and a forest coverage rate of nearly 60 percent. The air is refreshing and the climate is cool.

An aerial view of Wudang district [Photo/VCG]

Every summer, many tourists from outside the province come to escape the heat, usually staying from ten days to three months.

Xinbao Bouyei township, Pianpo Bouyei township, and Baiyi town in Wudang are among the most popular sites.

They boast an abundance of natural resources, beautiful pastoral scenery, sites related to the Party's history, and Bouyei culture.

In order to attract more tourists from outside the province, Wudang district has sent representatives to Guangzhou, Xi'an, and other places to promote Wudang's culture and tourism through video displays and internet celebrities.