甘肃促进文化和旅游深度融合

Core Insights - Gansu Province is actively promoting cultural and tourism integration, aiming to develop the cultural tourism industry as a pillar industry, as emphasized by President Xi Jinping during his visit in September 2024 [1][8] - The province has seen significant growth in tourism, with 457 million visitors and a tourism expenditure of 359.6 billion yuan in the first ten months of the year, representing year-on-year increases of 8.1% and 13.3% respectively [1] - Gansu is focusing on creative development in the cultural tourism sector, with a notable increase in cultural product sales, reaching 393 million yuan, up 29% year-on-year [2] Tourism Growth - Gansu Province hosted over 20 large-scale events and 60 performances this year, contributing to the increase in tourist numbers [1] - The number of visitors to the Jiayuguan cultural heritage site exceeded 3.79 million last year, marking a 34.74% increase [2] Cultural and Creative Development - Gansu has cultivated 409 cultural and creative enterprises, reflecting a shift towards creative development in the cultural tourism industry [2] - The province is implementing a three-year doubling plan for cultural tourism enterprises, with 634 key projects completed and an investment of 21.33 billion yuan in the first ten months, a 17.39% increase [6] Rural Tourism - Rural areas in Gansu are becoming popular tourist destinations, with 70% of tourism resources concentrated in these regions [7] - The average income in rural areas has increased by approximately 9,800 yuan compared to 2019, reaching 30,827 yuan [7] Policy and Future Directions - Gansu aims to create a distinctive rural tourism model that offers rich cultural experiences and diverse leisure products, contributing to common prosperity and rural revitalization [8]