Bama sees exuberant tourism market during May Day holiday

Bama Yao autonomous county received 163,200 tourists and reported a total tourism consumption of 120 million yuan ($18.5 million) during the May Day holiday, which fell from May 1 to 5, Hechi Daily reported on May 5.

Tourist attractions in the county announced various ticket discounts and special events before the holiday, enticing many people to spend their holidays in Bama. Self-driving and family tours were the most popular choices for tourists visiting Bama during the May Day holiday.

To deal with the continued increase of visitors, tourist attractions in Bama took measures to control the number of daily visitors during the holiday. In addition, Bama fully implemented COVID-19 protection measures to ensure public safety. With its special natural conditions and abundant tourism resources, Bama has been awarded the title of "world's longevity county." The county's tourism industry has been booming in recent years thanks to efforts to improve the environment.