^CGTN has an article about the inspection trip of the Chinese President XI
Jinping published in the Southwest Chinese province of Yunnan. The article
presents Yunnan’s efforts to “promote flower management and the
To promote cultural tourism and emphasize the efforts of the province
High quality rural development in harmony with the local
To promote conditions with the aim of watching new ways in the pursuit of the
to take Chinese modernization.
Beijing, March 22, 2025 (Globe Newswire) – The Lijiang Modern Flower Industrial
Park in Lijiang in the Southwest Chinese province of Yunnan is a symbol for
China’s efforts to promote the revival of rural areas.
Thanks to an intelligent production system, all greenhouses in the park use
an earthless cultivation technology, with the coverage rate of the integrated water
and fertilizer irrigation systems reach more than 85 percent.
Thanks to the nearby Lijiang Airport, products such as freshness
Snite roses and callalilia within 36 hours by air freight in cities
How Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou delivered and to countries like Japan, Vietnam
and Russia are sold, which means in the surrounding rural areas
Jobs are created for more than 300 people.
When visiting the park on Wednesday afternoon, the Chinese president spoke
XI Jinping with villagers and technicians and asked for
Flower varieties, market sales and their income.
The villagers told XI that they have an average of over 4,000 yuan (e.g.
$ 557.46 per month, with their monthly income in the
High season exceeds 7,000 Yuan. Growing flowers is a really joyful one
Task, they said.
? Your project is successful and is in line with the development path of the
modern agriculture. May her life be as beautiful as flowers, “so Xi full
Joy.
? Flower management “
The development of special industries at XI’s inspections in Germany
always focused on the last few years. The key to reviving the
Rural areas are the revival of the industries, “he said once.
The unique geographical and climatic conditions of Yunnans have
Province the reputation of the “plant kingdom” brought in and to develop the
? Flower economy “led. Yunnan has been in production for many years
of cut flowers nationwide first.
In 2024, the flower growing area of the province reached 1.95 million MU (e.g.
130,000 hectares), including 350,000 MU for cut flowers. A total of 20.6 billion
Cut flowers produced what means first place worldwide.
The flower industry in Yunnan employs 380,000 people in the areas
Cultivation, sorting and packaging, logistics and e-commerce, and are indirect
over 1 million more people employed. Through decades of efforts
A full industrial chain was built up on site, to which
also belongs to Asia’s first and second largest flower auction center worldwide.
In the Kunming International Flora Auction Trading Center, this was achieved
Average daily trading volume in 2024 7.06 million stems, at
an average transaction period of only 4 seconds per order and
a transaction rate of 95.34 percent.
The flowers auctioned here are not only in the big cities of China
delivered, but also exported to over 50 countries and regions.
The promotion of industrial change and modernization is the
The main task of high -quality development, emphasized XI during the
Inspection and asked Yunnan to strategic aspiring industries and
To actively promote future industries.
Integration of culture and tourism
Xi also visited the old town of Lijiang on Wednesday to get over the local
Efforts to protect and use the historical and cultural heritage
inform.
? The culture, the landscape and the popular traditions of the city are really
Fascinating, “said XI and added that the integration of culture and
Tourism has boosted the economy.
The old town of Lijiang with its more than 800-year history was in 1997 by
the UNESCO declared a World Heritage Site. In the past 27 years the city has
30 cultural courtyards built, new scenarios for the cultural heritage and the
Development of the local cultural and tourism industry.
Today the city’s tourism industry continues to flourish, with shops that
Offer catering, accommodation, handicrafts and performing arts. Always
More young people are found here and are committed to them
Conservation and promotion of national cultural heritage.
The city is currently developing cultural explanism through the expansion
Cultural attractions and sights in the streets continue to vigorously.
Through the organization of various activities that are a rich cultural
Creating atmosphere, Lijiang successfully attracts visitors from all over the world.
From January to September last year, the city recorded a total of 17.05
Millions of tourists, an increase of 13.07 percent compared to the previous year
corresponds.
It is imperative to promote cultural tourism to income
to improve people and the relationship between protection and development
According to XI and demanding the cultural and tourism industry to handle properly
should take a path of sustainable and healthy development.
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