Jiaozuo Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism brings new trend to the red tourism

After the introduction of the first red tourism route in the city, Jiaozuo Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism has newly created a second red tourism route. It is based on Wuzhi county, and hopes to bring new red tourism experiences for tourists.

Stepping into the century-old Feng mine to feel its history, watching culture-tourism fusion clips, retracing the long march red road in the Shierhui village of "Jiaozuo Xibaipo" and listening to inspiring stories, the red tourism route of Shierhui villages and the Xidajing 1919 scenic spots have attracted much attention since it was launched, and has since become a popular site.

What is the red tourism route in Wuzhi county like? What kind of experience will it bring to tourists? On May 14th, Jiaozuo Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism has organized thematic activity to celebrate the Day of Chinese Communist Party, inviting more than 40 party members to have an immersive experience along this route.

Combining the profound and extensive culture of the yellow river and local folk culture, Jiaozuo Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism established this red tourism route, which consists of Xihuafeng Spirit Exhibition Hall, the leading enterprise of Xihuafeng—Simeite Food Factory Experiencing Hall, Jia Ying tourist site and Eco-cultural industry park.

At the first stop: the Xihuafeng Spirit Exhibition, party members enjoyed the photography exhibition which presented the development of the Xihuafeng village. They also listened to the touching stories of secretary Wang Zaifu, who led villagers to work hard and struggle out of poverty. Many people were deeply moved by the characteristics of Wang, who was selfless, setting high standards to himself and devoted to the people. After the visit, all members reviewed the Communist Party admission oath.

Party members showed great interest when they were at the Simeite Food Factory Experience Hall where they visited the modern production line of enterprise, learned about corporate culture and its developing history. They also had a taste of various dishes and enjoyed the shopping there.

At the Jia Ying tourist site, our party members had a rich experience. This includes watching shows like Yong Zheng Emperor Welcoming Guest, the Worshiping Ceremony of Yu Emperor, Palace Dances in Qing Dynasty, visiting the headquarters of People’s Victory Canal, getting to know stories of how people control the flood of the Yellow River and construction of the People's Victory Canal in New China; Listening to the melodious song that was played on Xun (an ancient Chinese musical instrument made by clay form the Yellow River); Getting a pot of clay from the Yellow River and making a Xun by themselves.... Having such close encounter with the Yellow River culture, everyone seemed curious and excited.

At the last stop of the eco-cultural industrial park, fruit and vegetable picking turns out to be very popular. In the garden, there are abundant fruits such as strawberries, cherries, apricots, peaches and grapes, everyone is full of enthusiasm. People have not only experienced the cultivation culture and enjoyed the fun of picking, but also render help in terms of local poverty alleviation.

With a fulfilling schedule and diversified activities, people gave a thumbs-up for this red tourist route as well as offering valuable suggestions. Jiaozuo Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism is going to design and develop new red tourism routes in the future.

With the aim of delivering the charm of the city, Jiaozuo Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism keeps working on details to perfection. Professionals from the city culture center were invited to give instructions on the program, trying to construct a more vivid and attractive Xidajing 1919 scenic spots. In order to introduce new red tourism routes in Wuzhi county, staffs went back and forth many times between Jiaozuo and Wuzhi, leading the rehearsal of Yu opera troupe. They also put the Jiaying scenic spots into the red tourism route, enriching the cultural meaning of the product. Besides, the bureau also managed to get a design company for the brochures of the red tourism route.

Jiaozuo Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism will lead every county and district to explore their local culture characteristics based on local red tourism resource. The ultimate goal is to produce diversified tourism products by combining intangible culture heritage with eco-culture tour and poverty alleviation industry. Hopefully, this would help boosting the city’s tourism through developing tour routes of agriculture and village culture with its special “red gene”.