Zigong, a city in China's Sichuan province, has been named one of the country's top 12 most promising cultural tourism cities in the "2024 Report on China's Most Promising Cultural Tourism Cities," released by the Liaowang Institute on July 3.
The list, jointly selected by the Liaowang Institute of Xinhua News Agency and the Institute for Contemporary China Studies of Tsinghua University, is considered one of China's most influential and credible city selection initiatives.
Zigong was chosen from over 200 candidate cities after comprehensive evaluations, including big data collection, document submissions, surveys, and expert reviews, making it the only city in Sichuan to enter the top 12.
The report highlights Zigong's cultural tourism offerings, including its famous lantern traditions, rich salt industry history, and its status as the "Hometown of the Dinosaurs." The city boasts attractions such as the China Lantern World, the Salt Industry History Museum, and the Salt Clique Dish, among other tourist sites and cultural heritage experiences.
According to the report, Zigong's cultural and tourism integration shows excellent potential, noting the city's strong institutional framework, diverse offerings, and progress in cultural industrialization. Zigong is also China's first city to be recognized as a World Geopark.
In 2023, Zigong's A-level tourist attractions received 10.07 million visitors, generating nearly 200 million yuan ($28 million) in ticket revenue. During this year's Spring Festival holiday, the China Lantern World experienced a surge in visitors and popularity, topping the provincial rankings for ticket revenue over multiple days.
Zigong, a city in China's Sichuan province, has been named one of the country's top 12 most promising cultural tourism cities in the "2024 Report on China's Most Promising Cultural Tourism Cities," released by the Liaowang Institute on July 3.
The list, jointly selected by the Liaowang Institute of Xinhua News Agency and the Institute for Contemporary China Studies of Tsinghua University, is considered one of China's most influential and credible city selection initiatives.
Zigong was chosen from over 200 candidate cities after comprehensive evaluations, including big data collection, document submissions, surveys, and expert reviews, making it the only city in Sichuan to enter the top 12.
The report highlights Zigong's cultural tourism offerings, including its famous lantern traditions, rich salt industry history, and its status as the "Hometown of the Dinosaurs." The city boasts attractions such as the China Lantern World, the Salt Industry History Museum, and the Salt Clique Dish, among other tourist sites and cultural heritage experiences.
According to the report, Zigong's cultural and tourism integration shows excellent potential, noting the city's strong institutional framework, diverse offerings, and progress in cultural industrialization. Zigong is also China's first city to be recognized as a World Geopark.
In 2023, Zigong's A-level tourist attractions received 10.07 million visitors, generating nearly 200 million yuan ($28 million) in ticket revenue. During this year's Spring Festival holiday, the China Lantern World experienced a surge in visitors and popularity, topping the provincial rankings for ticket revenue over multiple days.
Zigong, a city in China's Sichuan province, has been named one of the country's top 12 most promising cultural tourism cities in the "2024 Report on China's Most Promising Cultural Tourism Cities," released by the Liaowang Institute on July 3.
The list, jointly selected by the Liaowang Institute of Xinhua News Agency and the Institute for Contemporary China Studies of Tsinghua University, is considered one of China's most influential and credible city selection initiatives.
Zigong was chosen from over 200 candidate cities after comprehensive evaluations, including big data collection, document submissions, surveys, and expert reviews, making it the only city in Sichuan to enter the top 12.
The report highlights Zigong's cultural tourism offerings, including its famous lantern traditions, rich salt industry history, and its status as the "Hometown of the Dinosaurs." The city boasts attractions such as the China Lantern World, the Salt Industry History Museum, and the Salt Clique Dish, among other tourist sites and cultural heritage experiences.
According to the report, Zigong's cultural and tourism integration shows excellent potential, noting the city's strong institutional framework, diverse offerings, and progress in cultural industrialization. Zigong is also China's first city to be recognized as a World Geopark.
In 2023, Zigong's A-level tourist attractions received 10.07 million visitors, generating nearly 200 million yuan ($28 million) in ticket revenue. During this year's Spring Festival holiday, the China Lantern World experienced a surge in visitors and popularity, topping the provincial rankings for ticket revenue over multiple days.
Zigong, a city in China's Sichuan province, has been named one of the country's top 12 most promising cultural tourism cities in the "2024 Report on China's Most Promising Cultural Tourism Cities," released by the Liaowang Institute on July 3.
The list, jointly selected by the Liaowang Institute of Xinhua News Agency and the Institute for Contemporary China Studies of Tsinghua University, is considered one of China's most influential and credible city selection initiatives.
Zigong was chosen from over 200 candidate cities after comprehensive evaluations, including big data collection, document submissions, surveys, and expert reviews, making it the only city in Sichuan to enter the top 12.
The report highlights Zigong's cultural tourism offerings, including its famous lantern traditions, rich salt industry history, and its status as the "Hometown of the Dinosaurs." The city boasts attractions such as the China Lantern World, the Salt Industry History Museum, and the Salt Clique Dish, among other tourist sites and cultural heritage experiences.
According to the report, Zigong's cultural and tourism integration shows excellent potential, noting the city's strong institutional framework, diverse offerings, and progress in cultural industrialization. Zigong is also China's first city to be recognized as a World Geopark.
In 2023, Zigong's A-level tourist attractions received 10.07 million visitors, generating nearly 200 million yuan ($28 million) in ticket revenue. During this year's Spring Festival holiday, the China Lantern World experienced a surge in visitors and popularity, topping the provincial rankings for ticket revenue over multiple days.
Zigong, a city in China's Sichuan province, has been named one of the country's top 12 most promising cultural tourism cities in the "2024 Report on China's Most Promising Cultural Tourism Cities," released by the Liaowang Institute on July 3.
The list, jointly selected by the Liaowang Institute of Xinhua News Agency and the Institute for Contemporary China Studies of Tsinghua University, is considered one of China's most influential and credible city selection initiatives.
Zigong was chosen from over 200 candidate cities after comprehensive evaluations, including big data collection, document submissions, surveys, and expert reviews, making it the only city in Sichuan to enter the top 12.
The report highlights Zigong's cultural tourism offerings, including its famous lantern traditions, rich salt industry history, and its status as the "Hometown of the Dinosaurs." The city boasts attractions such as the China Lantern World, the Salt Industry History Museum, and the Salt Clique Dish, among other tourist sites and cultural heritage experiences.
According to the report, Zigong's cultural and tourism integration shows excellent potential, noting the city's strong institutional framework, diverse offerings, and progress in cultural industrialization. Zigong is also China's first city to be recognized as a World Geopark.
In 2023, Zigong's A-level tourist attractions received 10.07 million visitors, generating nearly 200 million yuan ($28 million) in ticket revenue. During this year's Spring Festival holiday, the China Lantern World experienced a surge in visitors and popularity, topping the provincial rankings for ticket revenue over multiple days.
