Tourism booms after eco-friendly urbanization

Qionghai, where the Boao Forum for Asia is held, has become an increasingly popular destination for tourists after its environmentally friendly urbanization efforts in recent years.

The city welcomed more than 410,000 tourists during Spring Festival, which generated more than 650 million yuan ($104 million) in revenue.

The number of visitors marked a 56 percent increase from last year, while the revenue total was a 150 percent increase.