In order to further demonstrate the image of Lijiang's cultural tourism, Lijiang's culture and tourism bureau led several enterprises in participating in the Asian Culture and Tourism Exhibition, which was held in Beijing from May 16-18.
From January to April, Lijiang Sanyi International Airport received a total of 2.34 million passengers, according to a Lijiang air travel market promotional activity that was held in Lijiang, Southwest China's Yunnan province on May 15.
Laojun Mountain in Lijiang, Southwest China's Yunnan province was announced as part of the second batch of "China's Most Beautiful Forests" at the 2019 China Forest Oxygen Bar Annual Festival, which was held in Beijing on May 10.
On May 11, a large-scale square dance event to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic of China was held at Yuhe Square in the Old Town of Lijiang, Southwest China's Yunnan province, attracting many citizens and tourists to watch and enjoy.
During the four-day May Day holiday, Lijiang, Southwest China's Yunnan province received a total of 605,000 visitors, a year-on-year increase of 87.67 percent, and achieved tourism income of 719 million yuan ($106 million), a year-on-year increase of 78.1 percent.
A hiking activity was held at Zimei Lake in Lijiang, Southwest China's Yunnan province on May 4 to celebrate Youth Day in China, attracting more than 1,800 citizens, tourists, and hikers.
The first Huaping Tourism Culture Festival of Liyu River Water Conservancy Scenic Spot, Huaping county, Lijiang city, Southwest China's Yunnan province kicked off on May 1.
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Protection Bureau of World Cultural Heritage Lijiang Old Town.
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