Henan saw a vibrant Dragon Boat Festival over the past three days. On June 2, figures from the provincial department of culture and tourism showed that Henan's attractions welcomed 15.116 million tourists, generating a total revenue of 6.79 billion yuan, with year-on-year growth of 4.7% and 5.3%, respectively. This underscores both the expanding scale and improved quality of the province's cultural and tourism sector.
The top five attractions by visitor numbers were Kaifeng Wansui Mountain Kungfu Theme Park (289,000), Kaifeng Millennium City Park (271,300), Zhengzhou Enjoyland International Resort (158,000), Luoyang Longmen Grottoes (112,400), and Zhengzhou Fantawild Adventure (98,200). In terms of revenue, the top five attractions were Zhengzhou Enjoyland International Resort (42 million yuan), Kaifeng Millennium City Park (35 million yuan), Unique Henan·Land of Dramas (26 million yuan), Kaifeng Wansui Mountain Kungfu Theme Park (22 million yuan), and Zhengzhou Fantawild Adventure (20 million yuan).
The Dragon Boat Festival is the first Chinese festival inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Across China, local communities are delving into the rich cultural heritage of the festival. By incorporating modern technology and engaging models, traditional cultural elements are being transformed into immersive and participatory experiences. This cultural innovation is revitalizing the festival's traditions for a new generation. (Chinese source: dahe.cn Reporter: Mo Shaohua Translator: Yang Jiaxin Proofreader: Ding Lan and Zhao Hanqing)
