A tourist takes a rest at a homestay lodging in Xiantan Village of Moganshan Town, Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 4, 2019. (Xinhua/Xu Yu) BEIJING, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- Despite the summer travel season winding down, bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) in Mogan Mountain in east China's Zhejiang Province remain a hive of activity.
"We recently hosted a group of screenwriters who booked more than 40 rooms," said Shen Jiangrong, vice chairman of the Moganshan B&B industry association. Nestled in the province's Deqing County, Mogan Mountain is a popular summer resort with more than 800 B&Bs, many of which are run by local residents. The area's stunning scenery and tranquil atmosphere attract both nationwide tourists during peak travel periods and creative professionals like scriptwriting teams, who often stay during the off-season to find inspiration, write and hold creative discussions.
"Our room rates range from 980 yuan (about 138 U.S. dollars) to 2,280 yuan," said Xu Langyue, a local villager who transformed his house into a B&B in 2019.
Across China, the growing tourism industry has significantly boosted rural economies, attracting both domestic and international visitors. In Dazhai Village, located in the southern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, tourists flock to experience the region's distinctive ethnic culture and terraced landscapes. "I was amazed by the harmony between agriculture, ecological protection and cultural tourism," said Ludger Oelck, a tourist fro.