Qingzhen establishes homestay and travel association

Qingzhen Homestay and Travel Association was recently established, initiated by homestay managers in Dachong village, Hongfenghu town. Under the guidance of relevant departments, the association now comprises 41 founding members.

It will build a platform for consultation, co-construction and sharing in homestay and travel industry, injecting new vitality into the quality improvement of regional rural tourism and rural vitalization. 

The "Blue Tone Courtyard" in Dachong village exemplifies the distinctive homestay styles in Qingzhen. [Photo/WeChat account of Shuangshuang Guiyang, Hucheng Qingzhen]

Qingzhen's pleasant climate and scenic landscapes, have made it a popular rural tourism destination in Guiyang. In recent years, the city's homestay industry has developed rapidly. By the end of November this year, there are 208 homestays with over 1,500 rooms and more than 2,000 beds.

The Mengde Li'an town in You'er village showcases a unique, art-driven approach to rural homestay development. [Photo/WeChat account of Shuangshuang Guiyang, Hucheng Qingzhen]

Li Yangmei, president of the association, stated that the association will bring together industry practitioners, promote resource sharing and complementary advantages, and strive to create a differentiated development pattern titled "one village with one feature, one homestay with one taste". 

Meanwhile, it will introduce traditional culture experience projects and provide comprehensive support for members in industry standard, service quality and brand promotion.