On November 29, the reporter learned from the news conference on promoting major tourist projects and winter tourism in Guizhou that, Liupanshui will hold four major theme activities from December 18, 2021 to early March 2022, to provide visitors with unique winter activities.
In recent years, the city has seized the opportunities brought about by the state strategy of promoting winter sports around the country, and under the important instruction of "involving 300 million people in winter sports" made by President Xi, further implemented the decisions and deployment of the provincial government about the development of winter tourism. We have taken active measures to promote ice and snow tourism that consists of recreation, hot spring, health preservation, sports and tourism, and many other products. Dozens of activities are available throughout winter and are well welcomed by visitors. Single sightseeing has been gradually developed into an industry that integrates winter sports, training and education, health and wellness, and experiences, to further promote industrial convergence and the emergence of more new products.
It was known that, this winter, the municipal government will ensure smooth implementation of various works related to winter tourism. According to the provincial conference on promoting tourism industrialization, and as required by the national and provincial governments to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the city has designed wonderful activities to promote the tourism brands of "An Ice City in South China·Liupanshui" and "Enjoying SPA in Winter", for the sake of providing tourists with a unique tourism experience. To be specific, firstly, the city has carried out many winter sports, such as the cross-country skiing and iceless curling events of the 11th sports meeting of Guizhou Province at Yushe Snow Mountain Ski Resort, the Liupanshui Men's Snow Football Match and the 2022 Guizhou Youth Winter Sunshine Sports Convention of Guizhou at Meihua Mountain International Ski Resort, and many other winter sports. Secondly, the city has held the 2022 series winter activities of Guizhou, including "Pink Snow Fairy Dancing in Yushe Snow Mountain", mini Olympic games, Laoguo (a famous local snack in Liupanshui) challenge, "Blessed Snowman" parade, and "Finding the Most Beautiful Snow Mountain Princess" flash mob. Thirdly, the 2021 "winter shopping" activity has also started. During the ski season, exhibitors of famous and special local products, agricultural and sideline products, and handicraft arts are invited to exhibit and sell their products through promotional activities and sending Spring Festival couplets, adding a holiday touch. Also, many other activities are carried out in restaurants, large shopping malls, and automobile sales service shops to bring benefits to the people. Fourthly, experience activities relating to intangible cultural heritage and festival & culture, such as promoting cultural development in the countryside, market fairs, and ethnic festivals, are held in three ski resorts and six hot spring resorts. Each resort shall carry out at least two of such activities.
During the ski season, to attract more visitors and give benefits to them, the city has introduced many preferential policies on the basis of the many incentives issued by the provincial government. To facilitate transportation, the city also provides shuttle buses between the high-speed rail station and many ski and spa resorts, allowing visitors to easily travel around Liupanshui. //dghcph.com/ywdt/jrld/202112/t20211201_71848599.html
