He said tourism has entered a new phase in which the traditional model of sightseeing cannot meet the needs of today's independent tourists who want to do things such as taking to the roads on their own and exploring, on self-driving holidays. "To develop all-for-one tourism, we will expand our port...

The event, one of Hunan's three folk culture festival brands, aims to help pass on local folk culture and promote tourism in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture, of which Jishou is the capital, featuring natural scenery and unique cultures, the festival's organizers said. The opening ceremo...