Guizhou taps ethnic culture and scenic spots to boost tourism
發佈日期: 2025-05-29 19:59
TVB News
In recent years, China's southwestern province Guizhou has ramped up promotion of its ethnic heritage and natural landscapes. Among the highlights are its Dong ethnic group's songs which have been featured recently in Chinese animated film "Ne Zha 2."
Guizhou's allure is not limited to these picturesque mountain sights but also the sounds of the Grand Song of the Dong people.
The tune "Cuckoo Spring" was also performed in front of President Xi Jinping during his visit to a Dong village in Liping County.
One of the singers, Wu Jiajia, said she had no idea Xi was to visit them at the time. So when she saw him, she almost missed her cue and sang the wrong note.
The Dong Grand Song, which dates back to the Song Dynasty, was listed as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage in 2009 and featured in the Chinese hit animation film "Ne Zha 2."
The song has no accompaniment or conductor.
Without a written language, the Dong people pass down their history through songs.
Having learned to sing at the age of four, Wu says she has memorised over 300 songs by heart. She said all songs are taught orally, word by word, tone by tone, so it takes a lot of dedication and memory.
Now transformed into a scenic spot, the Dong Village received more than 30 percent of its visitors last year from the Greater Bay Area, which is just three hours away by high-speed rail.
The region's tourism income last year also reached about 1 billion yuan.
Guizhou's other major draws include the 78-metre high Huangguoshu Waterfall in Anshun City, also known as the "No. 1 waterfall in Asia."
Another hotspot: the blue-green lakes of Xiaoqikong in Libo County touted as the emerald on Earth's waistline.
It also marks the first world natural heritage in Guizhou.
Many young people donned white when trying to take a snap there.
This traveller from Zhejiang said the white colour matches the emerald colour.
Xiaoqikong can receive up to 80,000 visitors a day, and authorities said there is still room to grow.
This year, the landmark is expected receive 6.6 million visitors.
