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Canola Fields - China

A panoramic drone photo taken on April 1, 2025 shows a scenic spot in Guiding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Guiding County, with a development model integrating agriculture and tourism, has vigorously developed specialty industries such as canola, yellow peaches and roxburgh roses planting in recent years. In the spring, when the flowers are in full bloom, more and more people are coming to the county, boosting rural tourism in sectors such as catering, homestays and transportation. Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua//ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canola Fields - China

A tourist cycles at a scenic spot in Panjiang Town of Guiding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on April 1, 2025. Guiding County, with a development model integrating agriculture and tourism, has vigorously developed specialty industries such as canola, yellow peaches and roxburgh roses planting in recent years. In the spring, when the flowers are in full bloom, more and more people are coming to the county, boosting rural tourism in sectors such as catering, homestays and transportation. Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canola Fields - China

Tourists take selfies at a scenic spot in Panjiang Town of Guiding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on April 1, 2025. Guiding County, with a development model integrating agriculture and tourism, has vigorously developed specialty industries such as canola, yellow peaches and roxburgh roses planting in recent years. In the spring, when the flowers are in full bloom, more and more people are coming to the county, boosting rural tourism in sectors such as catering, homestays and transportation. Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canola Fields - China

An aerial drone photo shows the scenery of a scenic spot in Panjiang Town of Guiding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on April 1, 2025. Guiding County, with a development model integrating agriculture and tourism, has vigorously developed specialty industries such as canola, yellow peaches and roxburgh roses planting in recent years. In the spring, when the flowers are in full bloom, more and more people are coming to the county, boosting rural tourism in sectors such as catering, homestays and transportation. Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(240716) -- BEIJING, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Pan Baofen brews tea at the homestay she operates at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Photo by Xin

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This combo photo shows aerial views of a homestay before (above, file photo) and after refurbishment (below, taken by Xinhua journalist Liu Xu on June 26, 2024) at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members take photos for tourists at a homestay at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 11, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Photo b

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Yu Qiongtong pulls the curtain of a room at the homestay he operates at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surroundin

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 11, 2024 shows terraced fields at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Photo by

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Workers have lunch at the construction site of a homestay at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Ph

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Pan Fenglan (C) talks with German tourists at the homestay she operates at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surroun

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A college graduate newly recruited by a homestay is out for business at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surroundin

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This combo photo shows homestays and terraced fields in 2013 (above, file photo) and 2024 (below, taken by Xinhua journalist Cao Yiming) at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the de

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Yu Qiongtong has a business call at the homestay he operates at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 27, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas.

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Bin (1st L) serves tea to tourists at the homestay he operates at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding a

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Pan Baofen and her husband work at the homestay they operate at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas.

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 10, 2024 shows a panoramic view of homestays and terraced fields at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related busines

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 10, 2024 shows homestays at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Photo by Xinhu

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Pan Baofen brews tea at the homestay she operates at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Photo by X

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Pan Baofen brews tea at the homestay she operates at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Photo by X

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A German tourist orders food at a homestay at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Photo by Xinhua/A

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A villager walks in terraced fields at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 10, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRE

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Bin, a homestay operator, waves goodbye to tourists at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Photo

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Yu Qiongtong (1st L), a homestay operator, talks with newly-recruited staff members at his homestay at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 10, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-r

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Bin (1st L) serves tea to tourists at the homestay he operates at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding a

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- German tourists enjoy rural scenery at a homestay at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 26, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Photo by X

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Newly-recruited college graduates edit a promotion video clip at a homestay at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 10, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in sur

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(EnchantingGuangxi)CHINA-GUANGXI-LONGSHENG-DAZHAI-TOURISM (CN)

(240715) -- LONGSHENG, July 15, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists are pictured during a traditional festival at Dazhai Village of Longsheng County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 11, 2024. Beyond the picturesque Longji Rice Terraces lies Dazhai Village, flanked by lush greenery, towering mountains, and a diverse array of homestays. Named among the Best Tourism Villages of 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for its breathtaking agricultural view, this village also takes pride in its robust homestay facilities that have annually brought more than 500,000 yuan (about 68,854 U.S. dollars) to over 60 percent of local households. The flourishing homestay service in the village grew out of household-run catering and recreation services that started to burgeon since the first highway reached the village two decades ago. Homestay service has not only created jobs for locals but also facilitated the development of tourism-related businesses in surrounding areas. Photo by

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North China's millennium-old village sees thriving homestay industry

STORY: North China's millennium-old village sees thriving homestay industry SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:32 LOCATION: TAIYUAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Taidu Village 2. various of homestays in Taidu Village STORYLINE: From a millennium-old village to a well-known rural tourism destination, Taidu Village in north China's Shanxi has achieved a beautiful transformation via homestay industry in just a number of years. In the past, Taidu Village, a small village with a population of less than a thousand, was an ordinary small village. The residents made their living on agriculture for generations. Since 2016, rural tourism has been developed, and changes have quietly occurred within the village. In 2021, led by the local government, a professional operation and management company was introduced to carry out a major renovation of the entire village, deeply explore the folk culture of the village, and carry out professional design while retaining t

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Xinhua Headlines: Cultural revival helps retain charm of rural China

(240521) -- BEIJING, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 16, 2024 shows residential houses and rustic homestays in Huangling Village of Wuyuan, east China's Jiangxi Province. (Xinhua/Chen Yushan)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-GRASSLAND HOMESTAY CLUSTER(CN)

(240511) -- HINGGAN LEAGUE, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on May 10, 2024 shows a grassland homestay cluster on the Ulan Mod grassland, located in Horqin Right Wing Front Banner, Hinggan League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. In recent years, a grassland homestay cluster in Hinggan League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, has become a new driving force for the high quality development of grassland tourism. The cluster concludes homestays, hotels, libraries, bakeries, cafes, art galleries and other facilities with modern and traditional elements, providing a place for tourists to relax and enjoy the scenery of the Ulan Mod grassland. (Xinhua/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-GRASSLAND HOMESTAY CLUSTER(CN)

(240511) -- HINGGAN LEAGUE, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 10, 2024 shows a grassland homestay on the Ulan Mod grassland, located in Horqin Right Wing Front Banner, Hinggan League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. In recent years, a grassland homestay cluster in Hinggan League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, has become a new driving force for the high quality development of grassland tourism. The cluster concludes homestays, hotels, libraries, bakeries, cafes, art galleries and other facilities with modern and traditional elements, providing a place for tourists to relax and enjoy the scenery of the Ulan Mod grassland. (Xinhua/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-GRASSLAND HOMESTAY CLUSTER(CN)

(240511) -- HINGGAN LEAGUE, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 10, 2024 shows a grassland homestay sign on the Ulan Mod grassland, located in Horqin Right Wing Front Banner, Hinggan League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. In recent years, a grassland homestay cluster in Hinggan League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, has become a new driving force for the high quality development of grassland tourism. The cluster concludes homestays, hotels, libraries, bakeries, cafes, art galleries and other facilities with modern and traditional elements, providing a place for tourists to relax and enjoy the scenery of the Ulan Mod grassland. (Xinhua/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-GRASSLAND HOMESTAY CLUSTER(CN)

(240511) -- HINGGAN LEAGUE, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on May 10, 2024 shows a grassland homestay cluster on the Ulan Mod grassland, located in Horqin Right Wing Front Banner, Hinggan League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. In recent years, a grassland homestay cluster in Hinggan League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, has become a new driving force for the high quality development of grassland tourism. The cluster concludes homestays, hotels, libraries, bakeries, cafes, art galleries and other facilities with modern and traditional elements, providing a place for tourists to relax and enjoy the scenery of the Ulan Mod grassland. (Xinhua/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-GRASSLAND HOMESTAY CLUSTER(CN)

(240511) -- HINGGAN LEAGUE, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 10, 2024 shows a grassland homestay on the Ulan Mod grassland, located in Horqin Right Wing Front Banner, Hinggan League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. In recent years, a grassland homestay cluster in Hinggan League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, has become a new driving force for the high quality development of grassland tourism. The cluster concludes homestays, hotels, libraries, bakeries, cafes, art galleries and other facilities with modern and traditional elements, providing a place for tourists to relax and enjoy the scenery of the Ulan Mod grassland. (Xinhua/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-GRASSLAND HOMESTAY CLUSTER(CN)

(240511) -- HINGGAN LEAGUE, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 10, 2024 shows a room of a grassland homestay on the Ulan Mod grassland, located in Horqin Right Wing Front Banner, Hinggan League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. In recent years, a grassland homestay cluster in Hinggan League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, has become a new driving force for the high quality development of grassland tourism. The cluster concludes homestays, hotels, libraries, bakeries, cafes, art galleries and other facilities with modern and traditional elements, providing a place for tourists to relax and enjoy the scenery of the Ulan Mod grassland. (Xinhua/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-GRASSLAND HOMESTAY CLUSTER(CN)

(240511) -- HINGGAN LEAGUE, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 10, 2024 shows a room of a grassland homestay on the Ulan Mod grassland, located in Horqin Right Wing Front Banner, Hinggan League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. In recent years, a grassland homestay cluster in Hinggan League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, has become a new driving force for the high quality development of grassland tourism. The cluster concludes homestays, hotels, libraries, bakeries, cafes, art galleries and other facilities with modern and traditional elements, providing a place for tourists to relax and enjoy the scenery of the Ulan Mod grassland. (Xinhua/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-GRASSLAND HOMESTAY CLUSTER(CN)

(240511) -- HINGGAN LEAGUE, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on May 10, 2024 shows a grassland homestay cluster on the Ulan Mod grassland, located in Horqin Right Wing Front Banner, Hinggan League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. In recent years, a grassland homestay cluster in Hinggan League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, has become a new driving force for the high quality development of grassland tourism. The cluster concludes homestays, hotels, libraries, bakeries, cafes, art galleries and other facilities with modern and traditional elements, providing a place for tourists to relax and enjoy the scenery of the Ulan Mod grassland. (Xinhua/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-GRASSLAND HOMESTAY CLUSTER(CN)

(240511) -- HINGGAN LEAGUE, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 10, 2024 shows a grassland homestay on the Ulan Mod grassland, located in Horqin Right Wing Front Banner, Hinggan League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. In recent years, a grassland homestay cluster in Hinggan League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, has become a new driving force for the high quality development of grassland tourism. The cluster concludes homestays, hotels, libraries, bakeries, cafes, art galleries and other facilities with modern and traditional elements, providing a place for tourists to relax and enjoy the scenery of the Ulan Mod grassland. (Xinhua/Bei He)

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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-GRASSLAND HOMESTAY CLUSTER(CN)

(240511) -- HINGGAN LEAGUE, May 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on May 10, 2024 shows a grassland homestay cluster on the Ulan Mod grassland, located in Horqin Right Wing Front Banner, Hinggan League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. In recent years, a grassland homestay cluster in Hinggan League of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, has become a new driving force for the high quality development of grassland tourism. The cluster concludes homestays, hotels, libraries, bakeries, cafes, art galleries and other facilities with modern and traditional elements, providing a place for tourists to relax and enjoy the scenery of the Ulan Mod grassland. (Xinhua/Bei He)

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Boao: transformation of a fishing village

STORY: Boao: transformation of a fishing village SHOOTING TIME: March 23, 2024 DATELINE: March 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: BOAO, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Boao in Hainan Province 2. various of venue of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) STORYLINE: Themed "Asia and the World: Common Challenges, Shared Responsibilities," the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 will be held from March 26 to 29 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province. Boao boasts the permanent venue of BFA, a non-governmental and non-profit international organization founded to promote regional economic development and cooperation. Since the founding of BFA in 2001, Boao has undergone tremendous changes, transforming from a small fishing village into a name card of Hainan, which features modernity and vibrancy. The transformation of Boao has also spurred the development of the local tourism industry, with homestays, restaurants and bars springing up. Currently, there are more than 100 such businesses, a

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New job in new era: homestay manager in rural China

STORY: New job in new era: homestay manager in rural China SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 25, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the village 2. various of the homestays 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI WENTONG, Homestay owner 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI WENTONG, Homestay owner 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI WENTONG, Homestay owner 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LI LEI, Local official, Daxingyu Village, Tianjin STORYLINE: Li Wentong, who had been working as an architect outside his village for nearly a decade, returned to his hometown in the rural area of north China's Tianjin Municipality in 2022 and established his own rural homestay. In Tianjin's Jizhou District which boasts a beautiful landscape, many homestays, including the one run by Li in Daxingyu Village, have helped boost local tourism industry and economy. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI WENTONG, Homestay owner "I'm a native in Jizhou District. It has been my dream to have a house in a place su

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-QIANSHAN-HOMESTAY-SKI-TOURISM (CN)

(240107) -- QIANSHAN, Jan. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Villagers renovate a homestay in Tianzhu Village of Shuihou Township, Qianshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 6, 2024. The tourist service of Shuihou Township at the foot of Tianzhu Mountain used to be limited to pure sightseeing in the mountainous areas. In recent years, the service has been diversified with the development of a number of high-quality homestays. A new business model of "snow plus homestay" has also been built based on the nearby ski resort during winter time. Homestays and other household-based tourist attractions now provide job opportunities to more than 3,000 local residents. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-QIANSHAN-HOMESTAY-SKI-TOURISM (CN)

(240107) -- QIANSHAN, Jan. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 6, 2024 shows tourists skiing at a ski resort in Shuihou Township of Qianshan City, east China's Anhui Province. The tourist service of Shuihou Township at the foot of Tianzhu Mountain used to be limited to pure sightseeing in the mountainous areas. In recent years, the service has been diversified with the development of a number of high-quality homestays. A new business model of "snow plus homestay" has also been built based on the nearby ski resort during winter time. Homestays and other household-based tourist attractions now provide job opportunities to more than 3,000 local residents. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-QIANSHAN-HOMESTAY-SKI-TOURISM (CN)

(240107) -- QIANSHAN, Jan. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 6, 2024 shows tourists skiing at a ski resort in Shuihou Township of Qianshan City, east China's Anhui Province. The tourist service of Shuihou Township at the foot of Tianzhu Mountain used to be limited to pure sightseeing in the mountainous areas. In recent years, the service has been diversified with the development of a number of high-quality homestays. A new business model of "snow plus homestay" has also been built based on the nearby ski resort during winter time. Homestays and other household-based tourist attractions now provide job opportunities to more than 3,000 local residents. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-QIANSHAN-HOMESTAY-SKI-TOURISM (CN)

(240107) -- QIANSHAN, Jan. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 5, 2024 show a room of a homestay in Tianzhu Village of Shuihou Township, Qianshan City, east China's Anhui Province. The tourist service of Shuihou Township at the foot of Tianzhu Mountain used to be limited to pure sightseeing in the mountainous areas. In recent years, the service has been diversified with the development of a number of high-quality homestays. A new business model of "snow plus homestay" has also been built based on the nearby ski resort during winter time. Homestays and other household-based tourist attractions now provide job opportunities to more than 3,000 local residents. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-QIANSHAN-HOMESTAY-SKI-TOURISM (CN)

(240107) -- QIANSHAN, Jan. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 6, 2024 shows homestays in Shuihou Township of Qianshan City, east China's Anhui Province. The tourist service of Shuihou Township at the foot of Tianzhu Mountain used to be limited to pure sightseeing in the mountainous areas. In recent years, the service has been diversified with the development of a number of high-quality homestays. A new business model of "snow plus homestay" has also been built based on the nearby ski resort during winter time. Homestays and other household-based tourist attractions now provide job opportunities to more than 3,000 local residents. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-QIANSHAN-HOMESTAY-SKI-TOURISM (CN)

(240107) -- QIANSHAN, Jan. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Jan. 6, 2024 shows tourists chatting at a homestay in Tianzhu Village of Shuihou Township, Qianshan City, east China's Anhui Province. The tourist service of Shuihou Township at the foot of Tianzhu Mountain used to be limited to pure sightseeing in the mountainous areas. In recent years, the service has been diversified with the development of a number of high-quality homestays. A new business model of "snow plus homestay" has also been built based on the nearby ski resort during winter time. Homestays and other household-based tourist attractions now provide job opportunities to more than 3,000 local residents. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

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(AmazingAnhui)CHINA-ANHUI-QIANSHAN-HOMESTAY-SKI-TOURISM (CN)

(240107) -- QIANSHAN, Jan. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists play badminton at a homestay in Tianzhu Village of Shuihou Township, Qianshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 6, 2024. The tourist service of Shuihou Township at the foot of Tianzhu Mountain used to be limited to pure sightseeing in the mountainous areas. In recent years, the service has been diversified with the development of a number of high-quality homestays. A new business model of "snow plus homestay" has also been built based on the nearby ski resort during winter time. Homestays and other household-based tourist attractions now provide job opportunities to more than 3,000 local residents. (Xinhua/Du Yu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-BORTALA-PASTORAL VILLAGE-TOURISM (CN)

(231109) -- BORTALA, Nov. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Imaneli Doledar does housework at one of his own homestays in Bogdal Village of the Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture of Bortala, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nov. 6, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Former pastoral village in Xinjiang emerges as tourism hotspot" (Xinhua/Li Xin)