Ethnic culture in Yizhou a hit during May Day holiday

Tourists take photos intraditionalfolk clothing. [Photo by Wen Liang/gxnews.com.cn]

During the five-day Labor Day Holiday, folk customs tours spotlighting many attractions in Yizhou district of Hechi, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region were popular among visitors, showing that its tourism markiet is gradually recovering.

"I am particularly interested in the bamboo dance and folk songs. It is very unique and I am having a lot of fun. I really like the ethnic culture here!" said Zhou Lulu, a tourist visiting Liuhezhai Scenic Area in Yizhou on May 1.

According to Huang Zhaoyun, manager of Liu Sanjie’s Hometown Scenic Area, every tourist must register related information by scanning the health QR code to enter the scenic area and are also required to wear masks and follow personal protection protocols as part of the area’s novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic prevention and control measures.

While meeting the needs of tourists, relevant departments of Yizhou district have strengthened management on the prevention and control of the COVID-19 epidemic, taking measures like appointment tours, control flow, regular disinfection, and body temperature detection to guide tourists on a safe trip.

Yizhou district has a beautiful natural environment and more than 2,000 years of humanistic history. Its profound cultural heritage has attracted tourists from all over the country, especially the scenic spot of Liu Sanjie's hometown, receiving nearly 1,000 people per day.