A press briefing of the three newly awarded 5A National Tourist Attractions in Yunnan Province (namely Dali Chongsheng Temple and the Three Pagoda Tourist Area, the Ancient Town of Lijiang, Yunnan, andXishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden) was held on July 15, in Kunming.

The press briefing was organized by Yunnan Provincial Tourism Administration, which brought together officials and responsible persons of scenic spots, travel agencies, and media agencies.

Mr. He Chikang, vice director of Yunnan Provincial Tourism Administration presided over the press briefing

Mr. Xiang Dingcheng, director of Yunnan Provincial Tourism Administration, addressed the press briefing. He expressed congratulations to the newly awarded 5A national tourist attractions, and urged sustained efforts to increase tourism income. The scenic spots should accomplish the sustainable development of tourism industry by realizing the superiority of tourism products, improving service, and directing a leap forward in the predominance of tourism economy, added the director.

Xiang Dingcheng addresses the briefing

Mr. Li Hongwei, CPC secretary and deputy director of XTBG, briefed the process of XTBG trying to promote its scenic spot to the top level and its planning since the promotion.

Li Hongwei briefs XTBG's work

Some journalists interviewed Li Hongwei on the public education and tourism work of XTBG.

interview Li Hongwei

Dr. Li Qingjun, deputy director of XTBG, also attended the press briefing.

Prof. Li Qingjun

　　　　　　　　  Images by Chen Wenyou