
Tourists enjoying a banquet in Sanjiangdong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, southern China, January 28, 2024 (Xinhua News Agency/Hu Xingyu)
As the Spring Festival approaches, local scenic spot officials and residents of Sanjiang villages are busy rehearsing traditional songs and dances to welcome tourists.
In recent years, Sanjiang City has been actively promoting the integrated development of culture and tourism industries. The county attracted 9.01 million tourists last year, with revenue reaching 9.6 billion yuan (approximately US$1.34 billion).

Performers sing Dong ethnic songs to welcome tourists in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, southern China, January 28, 2024 (Xinhua News Agency/Hu Xingyu)

Villagers play the reed wind instrument “Lusheng” at a scenic spot in Sanjiangdong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, southern China, January 28, 2024. (Xinhua News Agency/Huang Xiaobang)

Villagers practicing Dong ethnic songs in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, southern China, January 28, 2024 (Xinhua News Agency/Huang Xiaobang)

Performers sing Dong ethnic songs to welcome tourists in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, southern China, January 28, 2024 (Xinhua News Agency/Huang Xiaobang)

Villagers singing at a scenic spot in Sanjiangdong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, southern China, January 28, 2024 (Xinhua News Agency/Huang Xiaobang)

Actors singing a symphonic poem in Sanjiangdong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, southern China, on January 28, 2024 (Xinhua News Agency/Hu Xingyu)

Aerial drone photo taken on January 27, 2024 shows scenic spots in Sanjiangdong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, southern China. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

Drone photos taken on January 27, 2024 show performers singing Dong ethnic songs to welcome tourists in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, southern China. ing. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

On January 28, 2024, a group of artists plays the reed wind instrument “Lusheng” in Sanjiangdong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, southern China. (Xinhua News Agency/Hu Xingyu)

Tourists enjoying a banquet in Sanjiangdong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, southern China, January 28, 2024 (Xinhua News Agency/Hu Xingyu)

Villagers welcome tourists in Sanjiangdong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, southern China, on January 28, 2024 (Xinhua News Agency/Huang Xiaobang)

Villagers play the reed wind instrument “Lusheng” at a scenic spot in Sanjiangdong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, southern China, January 28, 2024. (Xinhua News Agency/Huang Xiaobang)
(Web editor: Zhang Kaiwei, Liang Jun)

