Highlights of rural cultural tourism festival in Jishou, Hunan province

By Liu Jianing: 0 Comment(s)Print E-mail China.org.cn, June 5, 2023

Editor's note: The 2023 Hunan (Summer) Rural Cultural Tourism Festival commenced on Saturday in Jishou city, located in central China's Hunan province, with the aim of boosting the development of the rural cultural tourism industry. The festival features a range of activities designed to explore local villages and promote the rich rural and Miao ethnic group culture. Here are some highlights from the rural cultural tour in Jishou.

A woman of the Miao ethnic group weaves clothes in Zhonghuang village, Aizhai town, Jishou city, central China's Hunan province, on June 4, 2023. Established during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Zhonghuang village preserves a rich history of folk culture and art, including Miao embroidery, cloth weaving, paper making, and oil pressing. [Photo by Liu Jianing/China.org.cn]