A festival got underway in the village of Xiaqiao in Hechi on April 24 aimed at promoting the area as a tourist destination, attracting thousands of visitors.
Located 40 kilometers west of Yizhou district and bordering Huanjiang Yao autonomous county, Desheng town has historically been an important hub connecting the West China regions to the southern coastal areas.
It takes about 3.5 hours to travel from Nanning, the capital city of Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, to Bama Yao autonomous county in Hechi, a world renowned longevity village.
The Shangsi Festival, also known as the Double Third Day, is celebrated by the Zhuang ethnic group on the third day of the third lunar month, which falls on April 18 this year.