The 3rd Rong County Loquat Tourism Festival commenced in Xinqiao town, Rong County, Zigong City, on May 5.
During the five-day Labor Day Holiday from April 28 to May 3, Zigong received 505,900 tourists and saw ticket sales reach 9.51 million yuan ($1.4 million), representing a year-on-year increase of 63.68% in visitor numbers and a 214.58% growth in revenue.
Some 30 tourism activities will be held in Zigong city, Sichuan province, during the upcoming five-day Labor Day Holiday from April 29 to May 3, according to a news briefing held in the city on April 21.
About 100 go-kart racers took part in a competition held at the Xinguangsu Go-kart Club in Zigong city, Sichuan province, from April 15 to 16.
A total of 34 projects, with an investment of 8.45 billion yuan began construction in Gongjing district, Zigong city, according to a project promotional activity held at the Zigong Aviation Industrial Park on April 19.
A new Zigong Salt Industry Historical Museum will be built in a second location to the original museum in Zigong city, Sichuan province, according to a news briefing on the museum's architecture design held on April 13.
A total of 18 service industry contracts with an investment of 5.83 billion yuan were signed in Zigong City, Sichuan province, according to a service industry development-themed conference held in the city on April 3.
The World of Chinese Lantern in Zigong city, together with 16 other tourism sites in Sichuan province, was recently listed as National 4A Tourist Attraction, according to the Sichuan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism on March 27.
The 14th Rong County Tea Tourist Activity kicked off in Rong county, Zigong city, in Sichuan province on March 24.
The Zigong Dinosaur Half-marathon was held at Qinglong Lake Square in Zigong city in Sichuan province on March 19.