Apricot blossoms boost tourism in Baotou

Dayantan, a scenic area located in Tumd Right Banner, in Baotou, located in North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region, is drawing tourists from the Hohhot-Baotou-Ordos city area -- in the wake of the official launch of its apricot tourism festival on April 10, the Baotou Daily reported.

The apricot blossoms, now in full bloom, cover an area of 533 hectares and provide a vibrant contrast to the surrounding green hills of the area.

In order to further boost the region’s tourism industry, a series of folk tours have been launched, in addition to regular tourism routes in Dayantan. B&B stays have also been added to tour plans.

The apricot-themed tourism festival runs until April 25.

Lush apricot blossoms in Dayantan scenic area of Tumd are proving to be a strong draw to tourists from Inner Mongolia autonomous region. [Photo/Baotou Daily]