Zai Jianwei

head researcher on Yuanjia village, a hit rural tourist spot in Shaanxi province

Currently, Pingtan is actively developing rural tourism in rustic fishing villages, and in terms of homestay development, I think Pingtan should attach great significance to two key words: Innovation and sharing. In an era where homogenization prevails, Pingtan's homestays must have their own unique features. Sharing refers to the inclusion of local villagers in the tourism development. Motivate villagers to get involved in the operation, and enable them to share the benefits.

Zai Jianwei, head researcher on the project to develop Yuanjia village, a hit rural tourist spot in Shaanxi province, addresses the rural tourism development forum in Pingtan. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Qiu Yingqiang

General manager of Pingtan Tourism Co

We devoted a lot of effort to village protection and facility upgrading in the past, and In the future more attention shall be put on other aspects including environment and cultural innovation, infusing new vitality into the city’s tourism industry.