CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- As the summer vacation is approaching, the Chongqing Summer Tourism Press Conference 2023 was recently held in Changshou. The reporter learned from the conference that this summer, Chongqing has launched over 200 special cultural and tourism activities, over 70 tourist routes, and over 80 measures to benefit the public, unlocking "fancy" gameplay for citizens and tourists.

Special water sports launched to invite the public to enjoy the cool summer

It is understood that this summer, themed on “water”, all districts and counties in Chongqing have launched "cool" sports such as water-sprinkling, drifting, and water carnival. From June to September, Changshou has prepared water carnival activities for tourists, in which they can try water races, water-sprinkling and other sports, as well as other 20 special water sports such as exciting self-driving boats, jet airships, motorboats, water skateboards, and water sofas, feeling thrilling, excitement and the joy of riding on the water.

Some other scenic spots like Shenlong Gorge in Nanchuan, Jinshan Lake, Foying Gorge in Banan, Xiangma River in Ganshui Town, Qijiang have also introduced summer canyon drifting activities. Before and after the Dragon Boat Festival, Changshou, Nanchuan, Tongnan, Rongchang, Jiangjin, Zhongxian and other places will hold dragon boat races, while Yubei and Tongnan will launch activities such as the "Water-sprinkling Festival", allowing tourists to enjoy double "coolness" during the festival.

Experiential activities like music festival and camping festival allowing tourists to “have fun” this summer

In addition to water sports, various places in Chongqing have also launched experiential cultural tourism activities such as camping festival, music festival, and beer festivals. In June, Nanchuan will hold the "178" Fun Driving Around the Mountain Village Gala and Summer Camping and Music Festival in Gold Buddha Mountain, during which tourists can participate in activities like Fun Driving Around the Mountain, Rock and Roll Music Night, etc., or camp in Mazui Grassland, Shanwangping, Sleeping Buddha Mountain Forest Park, etc.

From June to the end of August, the Meixin Wine Town Scenic Spot in Fuling District will hold a series of activities like Summer Festival. Entertainment projects like Mount Jigong Ferris wheel, Cobra roller coaster will be open until 22:00 p.m. Tourists can enjoy the refreshing mountain breeze and the starry sky on summer nights by taking cable cars, and experience the romance and beauty during the summer night trips by boat on artificial canals and Liyuan Reservoir.

In August, tourists can also camp in Qianye Grassland in Shizhu, travel in Yunzhonghuadu, and participate in a series of folk cultural activities such as campfire parties and waving dance with over 10,000 people involved during the Tujia Culture Tourism Season. Before the end of August, tourists can also go to Hechuan to experience the bustle of the 2023 China Chongqing Hot-pot Ingredients Expo and Huatan Music Beer Festival, the 16th Beer Festival at the Baili Bamboo Sea Tourism Resort in Liangping, as well as the 14th Fairy Mountain International Camping Music Season in 2023.

Over 80 preferential measures such as free tickets and discounts released across the city

The press conference announced more than 70 tourist routes, including the 48-hour 178 loop line tour of "galloping" in Golden Buddha Mountain, the "slow life" healthy and leisure tour in Shizhu summer recreation, the "cultural" intangible folk tour in Tongliang, as well as Hechuan three-rivers tour with local characteristic, the parent-child study tour in Changshou, and the magical vacation tour in Fuling. At the same time, all districts and counties also launch cultural tourism products with different duration, such as two-day and three-day tours, based on the diverse and customized tourism needs of different tourists.

In addition, all districts and counties have also released more than 80 preferential measures by issuing Voucher, free tickets, discounts and other ways. For example, before August 31, citizens in Changshou Lake Scenic Spot can enjoy a 20% discount on motorboats, water traction and other projects. (Translated by Hu Chuanmin, Fathom Language Limited)