Core Viewpoint - The 2025 Guangdong Rural Singer Competition will serve as a platform to showcase the cultural and tourism development of Xinxing County, highlighting its integration of agriculture, culture, and tourism [1][98]. Group 1: Event Overview - The preliminary selection for the competition will take place in Yunfu from September 12 to 13, 2025, with the finals held at the Xinxing County Cultural Square [2][3]. - The event aims to promote rural revitalization through music, allowing local singers to compete and share their talents [3][4]. Group 2: Cultural and Tourism Development - Xinxing County has been focusing on transforming its cultural, natural, ecological, and rural resources into development momentum, aligning with provincial and municipal strategies [6][7]. - The county has successfully established four major tourism brands: Zen Culture Tourism, Hot Spring Health Tourism, Ecological Leisure Tourism, and Beautiful Countryside Tourism, which have become key pillars of its economy [9][11]. Group 3: Tourism Infrastructure - As of June 2025, Xinxing County boasts eight national 3A-level and above tourist attractions, five national and provincial tourism routes, and has been recognized as a top county for tourism in China for seven consecutive years [12][13][14]. - The county aims to enhance its influence and competitiveness as a cultural tourism destination, striving to become a model county in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [15][16]. Group 4: Natural and Ecological Resources - Xinxing County is characterized by its rich natural resources, with a forest coverage rate of 68.38% and a greening rate of 68.54%, earning it the title of "China's Natural Oxygen Bar" [46][48]. - The county is developing multiple eco-tourism destinations, integrating natural beauty with cultural experiences, such as tea gardens and scenic parks [49][50]. Group 5: Hot Spring Tourism - Xinxing County is home to Guangdong's only hydrogen sulfide hot spring, the Longshan Hot Spring, which has been recognized as a "World Zen Health Hot Spring" [65][66]. - The county is positioning itself as a key destination for wellness tourism, focusing on hot spring health experiences and attracting visitors from the Greater Bay Area [67][68]. Group 6: Rural Revitalization - Xinxing County has made significant strides in rural revitalization, with several towns and villages recognized for their development, enhancing both the aesthetic and functional aspects of rural life [81][82]. - The county's agricultural products, such as Xinxing lychee and rice noodles, support its rural tourism initiatives, creating a vibrant seasonal landscape [85][88].