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According to incomplete statistics from the China Association of Travel Agencies (CAAPA), 108 key tourism projects were signed and updated this week (October 12-18), with the highest signed amount reaching 51 billion yuan. The signing briefing is as follows:



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Total contract amount 51 billion yuan
Hubei signed 50 tourism investment projects



On October 13, the Zhiyin Hubei 2024 Global Travel Agents Conference was held in Shiyan City, Hubei Province. A total of 17 cities and prefectures in the province signed 50 tourism projects with a total investment of 59.5 billion yuan, with a total contract amount of 51 billion yuan.

Among the signed projects, Wuhan, Xiangyang, Yichang, Jingzhou, Enshi, Shennongjia, and Shiyan cities have a total of 12 key projects signed on-site, with a contract amount of 16.536 billion yuan. These projects involve multiple fields such as "tourism +" multi-industry integration, leisure vacation and health preservation, and scenic area development and operation.

Some signed projects:
●Yichang Huoshaoping Tourism Resort has the highest contract amount, reaching 5.06 billion yuan;
●Danjiangkou Municipal People's Government and Beijing Capital Tourism Group Co., Ltd. signed an investment agreement for a tourism comprehensive project;
●Wudangshan Tourism Group and Ctrip Tourism Group signed an investment agreement for the Tahe Guolv tourism development project;
●Zhugxi County People's Government and Hubei Xinong Tourism Technology Co., Ltd. signed an investment agreement for the Xianxia Town tourism comprehensive development project;
●Fangxian County People's Government and Hubei Shenwu Tourism Development Co., Ltd. signed an investment agreement for the Fangxian Longwangxia tourism area tourism + homestay development project;
●Yunxi County People's Government and Shiyan City Xuanyang Tourism Development Center signed an investment agreement for the Guixian River Basin health preservation and resort base project;
●Zhushan County People's Government and Hubei Yikang Tourism Development Co., Ltd. signed an investment agreement for the Liujiashan tourism and health preservation base project.


Estimated total investment of 9.35 billion

Quanzhou High-end Hotel Special Investment Promotion Conference

16 hotel projects signed





On October 17, the Quanzhou Municipal Committee and Municipal Government held a special investment promotion conference for high-end hotels.

At the meeting, the Municipal Investment Promotion Office focused on promoting the hotel needs and project situations that various counties (cities, districts) plan to solicit investment. Representatives from the Swiss Lausanne Hotel Management School Group and hotel companies such as Hyatt, InterContinental, Wyndham, Hilton, Banyan Tree, Langham, Marriott International, and Accor exchanged speeches. A total of 16 hotel projects with a total investment of 9.35 billion yuan were signed on-site.


Total contract amount of 7.17 billion

Suzhou 17 key tourism projects signed





On October 18, the Suzhou Tourism High-Quality Development Conference opened. 17 key tourism projects were signed at the meeting. The total contract amount of 7.17 billion yuan involves multiple fields such as travel hotels, digital culture, and smart tourism.

Signed projects include: Jinmao Hidden Rose Manor Hotel project, Kunshan Xiajiahe Kands Hotel project, Gusu Hangshen Han Residence High-end Boutique Hotel project, Dayangshan Wyndham Hotel project, China Venture Capital - Wuzhong Business and Tourism Integration Development Project, Suzhou Excellent Cultural Books "Going Global" Project, BOE Art Cloud - Suwen Investment Digital Culture Innovation Center Project, Zhangjiagang Houchenglan Digital Tourism Industry Park Project, Make Cloud Creation Park Project, Sohu City Jiangsu Sunan Center Project, Qian Guan Intelligent R&D and Operation Headquarters Project, Wandianzhang Headquarters Project, Fengqiao Night Stay Performance Project, Lao Wannian Gold Museum Project, Drama & Comprehensive Program "Jiangnan Twelve Gatherings" Project, Gusu District Future Image Intelligent Creation Laboratory Project, Dayangshan Botanical Garden Scenic Area Improvement and Transformation Project.


Investment amount of 5 billion yuan
Huangshan North Gate Hot Spring Health and Tourism Resort Town Project Signed




On October 15, the signing ceremony for the Huangshan North Gate Hot Spring Health and Tourism Resort Town project was held.

It is reported that the project mainly constructs a hot spring park, hot spring hotel, hot spring real estate, hot spring resort, characteristic cultural commercial street, ecological sightseeing agriculture, etc., aiming to create a high-end health and tourism resort town with hot spring experience as the core, integrating health preservation, cultural experience, rural pension, sports rehabilitation, and family parent-child functions. After the completion of the project, it will further enhance the development level of Huangshan District's leisure vacation and health preservation industry and add new vitality to the construction of the Greater Huangshan world-class leisure vacation and health preservation tourism destination.


Total investment exceeding 4.1 billion yuan
Kunming Xishan District, Yunnan signs 11 tourism projects




On October 15, the 2024 Kunming Xishan District Tourism Industry Investment Promotion Project Signing Ceremony was held. Xishan District signed cooperation agreements with 11 companies, involving tourism ancient cities, health preservation destinations, high-end hotels, cultural blocks, film and television bases, and other projects, with a planned total investment exceeding 4.1 billion yuan.

The projects signed on the day mainly revolve around the golden shoreline of Dianchi Lake tourism, including the Shanchan Ancient City project, an immersive historical theme park that reshapes the historical and cultural landscape of Kunming; a brand hotel by Zhejiang Ligao Group, a global high-end luxury destination; the Kunming Qingyuwan Health and Culture Tourism Complex project, which includes a water obstacle course park, a water garden, a water soccer park, and an Ice and Snow Wonderland experience center; the largest short video operation center in the province; an aviation sports park featuring low-altitude flight; the


Total investment approximately 4 billion yuan in Dongcheng, Dongguan
Mingguan Oasis Theme Park Project Signed




On October 16, Dongcheng Street, Dongguan, Guangdong, held the signing ceremony for the

It is reported that the Mingguan Oasis Theme Park project is located on the east side of Guanchang Road and the south side of the west entrance of Tongsha Park, with a total investment of approximately 4 billion yuan and a planned area of about 480 mu. It will construct a cultural, commercial, and tourism complex comprising four major sections: an Outlets shopping paradise, a well-known game IP theme park, a cultural and art creative park, and a dual-luxury star hotel district.

Among them, the first phase of the well-known game IP theme park will feature eight major amusement projects, including a suspended interactive roller coaster, multi-dimensional laser competitive games, a 5+1 survival game cluster, immersive train/dynamic dark rides, water mist interaction, virtual hunting confrontation, 4D wilderness adventure, and a flip-style flying cinema.


Wuhan Urban Construction Group and China Resources Mixc Lifestyle Reach Cooperation
Jointly Develop Chubaopian Commercial Project




On October 11, the signing ceremony for the Wuhan Chubaopian commercial land cooperation was held in Wuhan. Wuhan Urban Construction Group and China Resources Mixc Lifestyle reached a cooperation to jointly develop the Chubaopian commercial project, aiming to build it into a new commercial landmark in Jianghan and even Wuhan, promoting urban renewal.

It is reported that Wuhan Real Estate Group acquired the Chubaopian P(2023)140 plot for 2.978 billion yuan. As a golden area of Hankou, Chubaopian is located in the central section of Zhongshan Avenue, at the intersection of modern concession culture and Chinese business culture. The area is dotted with characteristic Hankou-style 'lifen' (traditional alleys) such as Yongkangli, excellent cultural heritage buildings like the Minsheng Park, and former red sites such as the Hankou General Chamber of Commerce. It encapsulates the century-old historical charm and bustling prosperity of Great Hankou, showcasing a unique Wuhan urban flair.

The project will leverage regional advantages, aggregate industrial resources, continue urban memory, and promote high-quality renewal and revitalization of the old city, transforming it into a comprehensive urban renewal demonstration zone integrating cultural, tourism, commercial, and residential functions.


Total investment of 3 billion yuan

Greentown Kanghe Cultural Tourism Development Project Signed




On October 18, the signing ceremony for the Greentown Kanghe Cultural Tourism Development Project was held.

The Greentown Kanghe Cultural Tourism Development Project has a total investment of 3 billion yuan and is located at the junction of Fengshan Town and Dahe'an Town. The construction period is 4 to 5 years, and it is an important project for strengthening and complementing the chain of global tourism, the big health industry, and rural revitalization.


Total investment of 800 million yuan
Xinjiang Kashgar Oceanarium Project Signed




On October 15, the signing ceremony for the Xinjiang Kashgar Oceanarium Project was held at the International Convention and Exhibition Center, marking the official groundbreaking of Xinjiang's largest large-scale integrated oceanarium project in Kashgar City.

It is understood that the project is located west of Greentown Yuyuan Community on Tianshan South Road, Kashgar City, and south of Beihu Park, with a total investment of 800 million yuan, covering an area of about 100 mu, and a building area of approximately 20,000 sqm. It is expected to create 10,000 jobs and will strive to become Xinjiang's first large-scale comprehensive oceanarium integrating marine life display, leisure entertainment, dining and accommodation, performance viewing, and scientific interaction.


Weihai City
8 New Cultural Tourism Integration Projects Signed




On October 14, the

At the event, 16 enterprises, including Huancui District Sunjiatuan Sub-district Office, Weihai Qihuo Culture Media Co., Ltd., Shengmei Golf Resort, and Rongcheng City Haoyunjiao Tourist Resort, signed contracts on site. 8 new cultural tourism integration projects


Guihualing, Longgu Township, Huangchuan County

Cultural Tourism Project Signed





On October 16, the signing ceremony for the Guihualing Cultural Tourism Project in Longgu Township, Huangchuan County, was held in Longgu Village, Longgu Township.

It is understood that this project is cooperatively developed and operated by Huangchuan County Longcheng Tourism Development Co., Ltd., led by Longgu Township, in partnership with Henan Zhongheng Zhiyuan Amusement Equipment Co., Ltd. and Rushan County Zhanming Tourism Development Co., Ltd. The project aims to create a parent-child entertainment experience destination for locals, offering rural leisure and countryside research, and a pastoral amusement destination for urban and rural residents in nearby areas seeking to return to nature, relax, and unwind.

Project Progress Update


Investment approximately 3 billion yuan
Hefei Fanhua Yuan Cultural Tourism Complex High-end Resort
Design General Contract Tender Announcement Officially Released




On October 10, it was learned from the Hefei Public Resources Trading Center that the tender announcement for the design general contract of the Fanhua Yuan Cultural Tourism Complex high-end resort has been officially released.

It is reported that the Fanhua Yuan Cultural Tourism Complex high-end resort is located in the Xiaofanshan area of the Fanshan cultural tourism complex, with a total planned area of approximately 300 mu, of which about 100 mu is construction land and about 200 mu is landscape greening and supporting land. The total building area of the project is approximately 25,000 square meters.

The project aims to create a high-end resort with sustainable development as its core philosophy, providing high-standard architectural environment design and outdoor engineering. It follows the concept of


Total investment approximately 1.5 billion yuan
China Sea Film City Phase III Amusement Park
Expected to open in early 2025




October 16: According to Haiying City, the Phase III project is progressing efficiently and is expected to open to the public in early 2025.

The core area of Phase III of China Haiying City officially started construction in June 2023, covering approximately 700 mu (approximately 46.7 hectares). Key sections include Lanxing Bay, Xingmeng Factory, Secret Realm Tribe, Adventure Wonder, and Azure Dream. The project will integrate film and television, ocean, and broadcasting features to create cultural activities, themed streets, research and study IPs, and team party building, forming a comprehensive cultural tourism complex that integrates theme parks, film and television shooting, leisure vacations, and creative industries, operating year-round.



Total investment: approximately 600 million
Bachagou, Lanxi, Heilongjiang
Ski Resort Project Commences




October 15: The groundbreaking ceremony for the Bachagou Ski Resort project was held in Lincheng Village, Yulin Town, Lanxi County, Suihua City, Heilongjiang Province.

According to reports, the project has a total investment of approximately 600 million and will be constructed in two phases. Upon completion, it will have a snow-making area of 500,000 square meters, seven ski slopes, and a snow play area, accommodating approximately 15,000 people for skiing and snow play simultaneously. It aims to become the largest snow play park in China. This year's plan is to complete the first phase of the snow field, building five ski slopes and 66 ice and snow entertainment projects in the snow play area. After completion and commissioning, Lanxi County is expected to receive 500,000 tourists annually, generating 500 million in tourism and related industry revenue and creating 2,000 jobs.


Investment: approximately 239 million
Zhanjiang Bay Culture Tourism Infrastructure and Supporting Projects
Water Tourism Supporting Project Makes New Progress




October 12: The first prefabricated pile test for the Zhanjiang Bay Cultural Tourism Infrastructure and Supporting Project's water tourism supporting project was successfully completed.

The project includes a visitor center, outdoor stands, supporting buildings, fire protection facilities, and a domestic water pump room. Upon completion, it will become Zhanjiang's first immersive military-themed park centered around submarines and warships, integrating education, research and study, tourism, leisure, and cultural creativity, injecting new vitality into Zhanjiang's cultural tourism economy.


Total investment: 200 million
“Dreamlike Pu'er Happy World” Amusement Park Project Commences





On the morning of October 11, the groundbreaking ceremony for the “Dreamlike Pu'er Happy World” amusement park project was held in Tian Ganqing villager group, Manlian Community, Nanping Town, Simao District, Pu'er, Yunnan.

It is understood that the “Dreamlike Pu'er Happy World” amusement park has a total investment of 200 million and a total area of 58.7 mu (approximately 3.9 hectares) in the first phase. The project includes an amusement park, a water park, a non-powered park, a zoo, a biodiversity exhibition hall, and science and education. Notably, “Dreamlike Pu'er Happy World” is Pu'er's first large-scale amusement park. Upon completion, it will be a beautiful landscape and an image window for the city, a good place for citizens to relax and entertain, achieving harmonious development of economic and social benefits.


Investment: 130 million

Zhuhai Nanping Wanshueihui
Planned to be put into use before the end of June 2025




According to Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai, Zhuhai's first indoor ice and snow theme park—Nanping Wanshueihui—is under construction and is scheduled to be accepted and put into use before the end of June 2025.

It is understood that Nanping Wanshueihui is located in Nanping Town, Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai, covering an area of over 30,000 square meters. It is a comprehensive indoor venue integrating snow play and skiing. The project plans to become Zhuhai's first indoor ice and snow theme park and urban comprehensive sports theme park, including skiing and skating facilities, ice and snow theme entertainment facilities, and various sports facilities.

According to the person in charge of the Nanping Wanshueihui project, in order to enhance the theme and experience of the project, the venue plans to place the indoor ski resort and ice and snow entertainment facilities together, allowing citizens to experience both the snowy ice and snow world and the lively and jumping sports and entertainment scene. Each functional area is independent yet interconnected, forming a unified complex.


Suzhou High-tech Zone
Progress of Four Cultural Tourism Projects Announced




October 15: Suzhou High-tech Zone released the progress of cultural tourism projects. The progress of the Suzhou Science and Technology Museum project, the Dragon Dream Hotel Group and Conference Center project, the Snow World project, and the Suzhou Amusement Park Candy World project was announced.

The Suzhou Science and Technology Museum project has completed the installation of the main steel structure, exterior walls, and floodlights. Other installation projects (interior decoration, landscaping, etc.) are entering the final stages of construction; indoor exhibition planning and design are being carried out simultaneously. It is expected that the exhibition work will be completed by the end of 2025, and reservations will be opened to the public at a later date.

The Dragon Dream Hotel Group and Conference Center project is currently undergoing electromechanical installation in the basement and parking lot and road construction; Building 2 (talent apartment) has been topped out, and the curtain wall and electromechanical equipment have been completed, and the finishing touches are being done; Building 1 (large hotel) has been topped out, and the curtain wall, electromechanical equipment, and finishing touches are underway; Building 3 (banquet hall) has completed the exterior wall, and the electromechanical equipment and finishing touches are underway. The entire project is expected to be completed by the end of 2024 and officially open in early 2025.

The Snow World project has completed structural topping out and is in the decoration stage. Buildings 1 and 3 are undergoing curtain wall dragon bone construction, Building 2 is installing curtain wall glass, and some sections of Building 3 are starting to be hoisted. The entire project is expected to be completed by the end of October this year, handed over in November, and put into operation in the second half of 2025.

The Suzhou Amusement Park Candy World project has completed civil construction and interior decoration, and the environmental packaging and amusement equipment installation is proceeding in an orderly manner. At the same time, the project has successfully attracted some brand merchants, intending to integrate the design of the shops in the park with the unique elements of the Candy World to create distinctive shops that combine fashion and childlike fun. The project is scheduled to open on New Year's Day 2025.


Hefei Ocean World Phase III Project
Officially Launched




October 11, Learned from Hefei Economic Development Zone With the completion of land acquisition by the Economic Development Zone, The Hefei Ocean World Phase III project has officially started.

It is understood that the expanded Hefei Ocean World Phase III project covers an area of approximately 48 mu (approximately 3.2 hectares) with a total construction area of 75,000 square meters. Of this, approximately 48,000 square meters above ground will be used to build the ocean park venue. According to the plan, the construction of Hefei Ocean World Phase III includes a dolphinarium, a polar pavilion, a shoal fish pavilion, an ocean pavilion, and supporting facilities. The dolphinarium is planned to be a 360-degree circular venue with a capacity of 3,000 spectators, the largest in East China, used for dolphin, sea lion, and seal shows, as well as visitor diving and snorkeling activities; the shoal fish pavilion, polar pavilion, and ocean pavilion have a planned construction area of approximately 40,000 square meters, with the shoal fish pavilion used for the display of 20,000 marine fish species such as ironclad fish; the ocean pavilion used for the display of 15,000 pelagic fish species such as manta rays and round herrings; and the polar pavilion used for the display of rare polar animals such as polar bears, emperor penguins, arctic wolves, arctic foxes, beluga whales, and walruses.

Simultaneously, relying on the construction of Hefei Ocean World Phase III, Hefei Economic Development Zone is gradually developing the Huiyuan area into a one-stop cultural tourism destination in the Yangtze River Delta. The four major cultural and tourism projects—Mingzhu Square European Street, the Convention and Exhibition Center, Huiyuan, and Ocean World—will cooperate to create an overall cultural and tourism appeal for the area. Mingzhu Square European Street will be developed into a characteristic cultural and tourism street area with urban landmark development imprints; the Convention and Exhibition Center will be upgraded and transformed into a regional tourist distribution center; the 4A-level Huiyuan scenic area will combine regional traditions with local cuisine to create a characteristic Huizhou cultural tourism scenic area; and Ocean World will provide a one-stop experience for large-scale marine world leisure, entertainment, and exhibitions. Hefei Ocean World Phase III is planned to be completed and put into operation in 2027.


Xinjiang Red Mangrove International Ski Resort
Planned to be completed and opened at the end of the year




October 11, according to Xinjiang Red Mangrove Future Investment Co., Ltd. The ski resort's ski slopes, which started construction in August, will also be basically completed by early December.

It is understood that, The Xinjiang Red Mangrove International Ski Resort project is located in Shirenzizigou, Shuimogou District. This ski resort integrates skiing, leisure, vacation, and entertainment, and will be developed into a well-known domestic and international tourism and leisure destination. Currently, 13 ski slopes are planned, and 7 ski slopes will be completed this year, including 1 snowboard park, 4 beginner slopes, and 2 snow tubing slopes. This year, the ski equipment hall will use a temporary hoisting house with an area of 600 square meters, which can accommodate 1,500 tourists. The hall will have a snowboard rental area, ski equipment storage area, changing area, snack area, VIP rest area, and brand ski equipment image stores, etc. Currently, the ski equipment hall hoisting house is being customized, and it is planned to be assembled in early November and completed by the end of November.


Changchun Shanghai Road Wanda Plaza
Will open on December 12




According to the Changchun Shanghai Road Wanda Plaza video account, the opening time of Shanghai Road Wanda Plaza is December 12, 2024.

It is understood that the Shanghai Road Wanda Plaza project is the fifth Wanda Plaza in Changchun City. It will create a new type of healthy concept commercial complex integrating a fashion sports center, a racing club, an ice and snow park, a pet park, and an immersive bookstore. The project has nearly 70% public space and pays more attention to the consumer's shopping experience; the sunken courtyard provides people with sports and leisure space, and will become another cultural and tourism landmark in Changchun City.


Detian (Banyue) Waterfall Cross-border Tourism Cooperation Zone
Officially operational




On October 15, the People's Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and the People's Committee of Cao Bang Province, Vietnam, jointly held the official operation launch ceremony of the China-Vietnam Detian (Banyue) Waterfall Cross-border Tourism Cooperation Zone.

It is understood that the China-Vietnam Detian (Banyue) Waterfall Cross-border Tourism Cooperation Zone began trial operation on September 15, 2023. Chinese and Vietnamese tourists cross-border tours through the mode of appointment group, fixed route, time-limited cross-border, quantity-limited cross-border, and group-in-group-out. By October 10, 2024, the cooperation zone has received a total of 1232 cross-border tour groups and 17991 tourists. After the cooperation zone is officially put into operation, relevant functional departments will further optimize the cross-border tourism mode for tourists.


Guangdong Kaiping Yuqu Park is expected to
Before next Spring Festival Open later




October 14, according to Jiangmen Culture and Tourism news, The Guangdong Kaiping Tanjiang Ecological Wetland Corridor project covers an area of about 4 hectares. It mainly focuses on sponge city elements and greening construction. The project mainly builds multiple themes such as dense forest exploration, Yuqu Park, sunny lawn, and leisure square. Among them, the children's park covers an area of about 1630 square meters, with safe and interesting children's facilities such as large fish slides, children's fitness equipment, trampolines, climbing nets, and climbing points.

At present, all the construction contents of the Tanjiang Ecological Wetland Corridor project have been basically completed, and now sporadic finishing works are being carried out. The next step will be to conduct project acceptance work. Combined with the actual construction situation of Tanjiang Avenue, it is expected that the project will be fully opened around next Spring Festival.


Jiangsu Xuzhou Pengcheng Seven Miles Demonstration Section Project Starts




The Pengcheng Seven Miles Demonstration Section project recently started construction, aiming to solve the three core needs of cultural memory inheritance, social leisure, and vacation experience. It will become Xuzhou's first urban memory scenario consumption experience street area.

The Pengcheng Seven Miles Demonstration Section project includes 1 historical and cultural street area, 3 cultural relic protection units, and 5 historical streets and alleys. The overall project is divided into four theme areas: "Elegant Life," "Leisure Life," "Happy Life," and "New Life," creating a series of outdoor social and leisure spaces to meet the daily needs of residents. In addition, it will be comprehensively developed according to the standards of a cultural, commercial, tourism, and residential demonstration area, with complete leisure commercial supporting facilities and a rich range of vacation and leisure experience formats.


Henan Huifu Dinosaur Park "Dream Eye"
Ferris wheel completed closed loop




October 17, according to Huifu Dinosaur Park news, the park's iconic attraction—the "Dream Eye" Ferris wheel—successfully completed its closed loop at 16:19 on October 17.


It is introduced that the Ferris wheel "Dream Eye" in Huifu Dinosaur Park is 108 meters high, with a strong visual impact, and has a total of 36 themed cabins. After opening, citizens and tourists can overlook the beautiful scenery of Qinyang from a high altitude.



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