In the beautiful mountains and rivers of Qian, a sports boom is quietly emerging. Here, the natural landscape is more vibrant due to people's enthusiasm and sweat, and the unique scenery is more and more charming against the backdrop of sports. With the vigorous development of mountain outdoor sports, Qianxinan Prefecture is radiating unprecedented vitality and passion.
2024 Wanfenglin Marathon. Photo by Hu Yunjiang
In the early morning, when the first rays of sunlight fell on the Xingyi Wanfeng Forest, this picturesque land woke up. Under the caress of the advection mist, Wanfeng Lin is like a flowing ink painting, which is breathtakingly beautiful. In this masterpiece of nature, a "10,000 horses" runway winds and shuttles, closely connecting Guizhou Mellow Scenic Area and Wanfeng Forest Scenic Area, and also connecting the pulse of the city and the countryside.
Cycling competition around the city held in Xingyi City. Photo by Xie Xing
Xingyi citizen Zhou Qicheng is a loyal fan of this runway. Every morning, he would face the rising sun, set off from Sunshine Valley, cross the ocean of spring all year round, run through the picturesque Half Moon Bay, reach the depths of Wanfeng Forest, and then return to the hustle and bustle of the city with the gift of nature. For him, this is not only a morning run, but also a baptism of the soul.
Paragliding base in the shade of the dragon in the mud. Photo by Hu Yunjiang
In March this year, Qianxinan Prefecture ushered in a grand sports feast - Wanfenglin Marathon. More than 10,000 runners gathered together to sweat on this picturesque track, feel the joy of sports, and experience the endless charm of southwest Guizhou. The successful holding of this event not only highlights the unique charm of Qianxinan Prefecture, but also injects new vitality into the integration of local culture, sports and tourism.
Rock climbing activities in Zhenfeng Sancha River Scenic Area. Photo by Liu Chaofu
This marathon track is a vivid microcosm of the integrated development of culture, sports and tourism in southwest Guizhou. Taking the International Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports Conference as an opportunity, the state vigorously develops outdoor sports such as rock climbing, fishing, rafting, car rallying, and leisure camping, which not only enriches the tourism industry, but also promotes the transformation and upgrading of the tourism industry. Nowadays, Wanfeng Forest Scenic Area has been among the 5A-level scenic spot creation units, and the new provincial tourist resorts and provincial cultural tourism night consumption clusters have also provided tourists with a rich and colorful tourism experience.
Motocross racing. Photo by Hu Yunjiang
Here, people can not only appreciate the beauty of nature, but also participate in various outdoor sports and feel the joy and challenge of sports. This deeply integrated cultural tourism model has stimulated local economic development and brought a new tourism experience to tourists.
Tourists rafting in the Maling River Gorge Scenic Area in Xingyi City. (Photo courtesy of the Propaganda Department of the Qianxinan Prefecture Party Committee)
The data shows that the tourism industry in Qianxinan Prefecture is showing a booming trend. In 2023, the number of domestic tourists received and the total tourism revenue have both increased significantly. The success of the series of events has become an important engine for the tourism industry. This not only highlights the unique charm of Qianxinan Prefecture, but also shows the great potential for the integrated development of culture, sports and tourism.
In the Wanfeng Forest Hiking Conference, the contestants walked through the mud and stone forest. Photo by Hu Yunjiang
Qianxinan Prefecture is attracting more and more tourists with its unique natural scenery and abundant outdoor sports resources. Here, people can let go of the hustle and bustle of the city, plunge into the embrace of nature, and feel the passion and joy of sports. This is the uniqueness of the integrated development of culture, sports and tourism in southwest Guizhou, and it is also its magic weapon to attract tourists.
Guizhou Daily Tianyan News reporter Tang Bo
Edited by Peng Zhili
Second instance Song Jie
Third Trial: Chen Yanyu