Huating town in Jiading district of Shanghai is working with Joyu International Tourism Operation Group to build a first-rated rural tourism complex, authorities announced at a tourism development symposium on Jan 30.
A variety of projects will be developed in different stages in the next ten years to entertain local citizens and visitors.
In the short term (one to three years), projects to be developed include a cultural village and a sports tribe, covering Maoqiao Market, Shanghai-style home stay, a fruit park, farmland for sports, and other facilities.
In the mid to long term (three to ten years), the projects include a lakeside holiday resort, a secret island, and a healthcare town, housing various facilities for adventure, meditation, education, and others.
Maoqiao Market is a pilot project that started construction in June 2017 and was planned to be carried out in three stages.