Rizhao’s cultural tourism soars to new heights

RIZHAO, China, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:

Rizhao, a coastal city of Shandong province, has seen a rapid growth in its cultural and tourism industry and is now a popular destination for travelers.

Statistics show that 45 A-level tourist attractions in Rizhao received 12.98 million tourists during this year’s summer holiday season which ran from June 1 to August 31, a remarkable 116.89 percent increase compared to the previous year.

The high-quality cultural and tourism offerings in Rizhao are a significant draw for visitors, said Wang Xi, director of Rizhao municipal bureau of culture and tourism.

According to Wang, the city has built coastal projects such as Dongyi town and Rizhao Ocean Park. A 28-kilometer-long greenway has been built along the sea, linking the city’s 26 featured coastal attractions and offering a convenient tourism…