ASEAN-themed tourism gains traction in China's Guangxi

STORY: ASEAN-themed tourism gains traction in China's Guangxi DATELINE: May 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Fantawild Asian Legend theme park 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FU LI, Tourist 3. various of the Fantawild Asian Legend theme park 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HU YANG, Marketing director, Fantawild Holdings Inc. in Nanning 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHUO BINGYUE, Thai cuisine eatery owner STORYLINE: China is seeing a record-high May Day holiday travel rush amid excitement over a sharp rebound in tourism. In Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, ASEAN-themed tourism has gained momentum given the region's proximity to Southeast Asia. Fantawild Asian Legend, a theme park showcasing the cultures of 10 ASEAN countries, has become a magnet for tourists. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FU LI, Tourist "It was splendid. The dances and the sounds made me feel like I'm traveling in Southeast Asia. The audience was absorbed in the p