BEIJING, 30 October (BelTA - China Daily) - China's rural tourism
promotion efforts have drawn international recognition for preserving
cultural traditions, promoting sustainable development and boosting
local economies, local governments said.
Four Chinese villages were named Best Tourism Villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organization at an award ceremony held on Friday in Huzhou, Zhejiang province.
The honored villages are Huanggang in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous prefecture of Guizhou province; Jikayi in Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture of Sichuan province; Dongluo in Taizhou, Jiangsu province; and Digang in Huzhou.
Launched in 2021, the Best Tourism Villages initiative honors rural destinations around the world that are leaders in preserving landscapes, cultural diversity, local values and culinary traditions. So far, 236 villages in 57 countries have been recognized by UN Tourism.
With the latest additions, China now has 19 villages on the global list.
"The 19 Best Tourism Villages that China has show the readiness and diversity of Chinese villages as destinations," UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said. "All of them have unique cultures and traditions."
Four Chinese villages were named Best Tourism Villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organization at an award ceremony held on Friday in Huzhou, Zhejiang province.
The honored villages are Huanggang in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous prefecture of Guizhou province; Jikayi in Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture of Sichuan province; Dongluo in Taizhou, Jiangsu province; and Digang in Huzhou.
Launched in 2021, the Best Tourism Villages initiative honors rural destinations around the world that are leaders in preserving landscapes, cultural diversity, local values and culinary traditions. So far, 236 villages in 57 countries have been recognized by UN Tourism.
With the latest additions, China now has 19 villages on the global list.
"The 19 Best Tourism Villages that China has show the readiness and diversity of Chinese villages as destinations," UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said. "All of them have unique cultures and traditions."
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