Ordos, Xishuangbanna and Chengdu sign deals to develop tourism

A road show held by the governments of Ordos and Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture arrives in Chengdu city in Sichuan province, on Nov 25, with the aim of promoting the tourism in both cities. [Photo/WeChat account of Ordos News]

A road show held by the governments of Ordos and Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture to promote the tourism of both cities arrived Chengdu city in Sichuan province, on Nov 25.

Liu Jianxun, vice-mayor of Ordos, led the Ordos delegation on the road show and delivered a speech. Other attendees included Zhao Jiaxin, deputy governor of Xishuangbanna, and officials from Chengdu government. 

In Liu’s speech, he briefed the attendees on the basic conditions of Ordos’ geography, economic growth, history and culture as well as the city’s achievements in promoting tourism. 

In August, Ordos signed a cooperation deal with Xishuangbanna to jointly develop tourism. We wish, through the promotional conference, to provide a broad platform to facilitate exchanges between Ordos, Xishuangbanna and Chengdu, Liu said. 

At the promotional conference, the Ordos tourism development committee and Xishuangbanna tourism committee signed a strategic cooperation deal with Chengdu tourism bureau. 

Both Ordos and Xishuangbanna staged various events in order to showcase their unique cultural strengths, including a video play and artistic performances staged by performers from both cities.

Representatives from Ordos tourism development committee, Xishuangbanna tourism committee and Chengdu tourism bureau sign a strategic cooperation deal. [Photo/WeChat account of Ordos News]

A local performer from Ordos plays matouqin or horse-head fiddle, while the other performer from Xishuangbanna blows hulusi or cucurbit flute at the promotional conference. [Photo/WeChat account of Ordos News]