Guizhou scenic spots honored in Cannes, France

During the 72nd Cannes International Film Festival, which is being held in France from May 14 to 25, Baili Azalea Nature Reserve, a scenic spot in Southwest China's Guizhou province, won the title of the most beautiful shooting location in China on May 16.

Located in Bijie, Baili Azalea covers an area of 700 square meters, 125.8 sq m of which is covered by primeval azaleas, making the area the largest azalea woods with the most varieties in the world.

Baili Azalea Nature Reserve is located in Bijie, Guizhou province, and is known for possessing the most varieties of azaleas in the world. [Photo/gog.cn]

The scenic spot has an average annual temperature of 11.8 C and an average temperature of 19 C in the summer.

Rising about 1,200 meters to 1,800 m above sea level, the area's low ultraviolet rays and high forest coverage rate makes it a natural oxygen bar. To date, it has won over 20 honors, including the designation of national 5A level tourist attraction and natural reserve of China.

The scenic spot provides both gorgeous scenery and unique ethnic culture. [Photo/gog.cn]

More than 20 ethnic groups such as the Han, Yi, Bai, and Man inhabit the area, and most of the residents are of Yi people. Tourists can not only enjoy the scenery of over 60 varieties of azaleas, but also appreciate the colorful ethnic culture in the area.

Known as the kingdom of azaleas, the largest natural garden on Earth, and the ancient region of the Yi ethnic group, Baili Azalea aims to promote the beautiful scenery of Guizhou to the world and boost global filmmaking.