Tourism revenues hit 465m yuan in Baotou

Baotou in North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region marked progress in its tourism industry with tourism revenues reaching 465 million yuan ($73.2 million) during the three-day holiday period from April 29 to May 1, according to Baotou Daily.

The figure represented year-on-year growth of 22.4 percent.

The city received 894,000 tourists during the three-day holiday period, year-on-year growth of 17.6 percent.

Visitors mainly took part in short tours of the local area, with stops at major tourist attractions such as Wudang Lamasery, Meidai Monastery, Chilechuan scenic area, Nanhai Wetland scenic area and Shimen scenic area.

A variety of activities were organized to encourage the growth of the tourism industry, including tourism festivals and temple fairs.

Located in Shiguai district, Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Wudang Lamasery is one of the three most famous lamaseries of Tibetan Buddhism in China. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Shimen scenic spot is located in Hondlon reservoir, Baotou, with facilities constructed over an area totaling 10.35 square kilometers, and with a forest coverage rate of 64.7 percent. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]