Rural ‘Super League’ a hit for Guizhou county

China Daily2023-07-03 17:36

People watch a soccer match in Rongjiang county of Southwest China's Guizhou province, July 1, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

　　The village that kicked off the rural "Super League" in May in Rongjiang county of Southwest China's Guizhou province has attracted massive tourists across China and has driven the local economic development in tourism, catering, accommodation, cultural and creative sector, and agricultural products.

　　The event attracted more than 420,000 tourists in just one month during the competition, and in May the county welcomed more than 1 million tourists, an increase of 39.7 percent year-on-year, to realize tourism income of 1.24 billion yuan, which surged 52.08 percent from last year, according to the local government.

　　Two villagers challenge for the ball during a match in Rongjiang county of Southwest China's Guizhou province, July 1, 2023. [Photo/VCG]

　　Tourists watch fireworks display near a soccer stadium in Rongjiang county of Southwest China's Guizhou province, July 1, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

　　Villagers display ethnic costumes at a cultural and creative booth next to the soccer field in Rongjiang county of Southwest China's Guizhou province, July 1, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

　　Villagers arrange soccer balls at a cultural and creative booth next to the soccer field in Rongjiang county of Southwest China's Guizhou province, July 1, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

　　Villagers sort out small lanterns for sale near a soccer stadium in Rongjiang county of Southwest China's Guizhou province, June 30, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

　　Villagers make barbecue to tourists near a soccer stadium in Rongjiang county of Southwest China's Guizhou province, July 1, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

　　A tourist selects a T-shirt next to the soccer field in Rongjiang county of Southwest China's Guizhou province, July 1, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

　　Tourists select silver jewelry next to the soccer field in Rongjiang county of Southwest China's Guizhou province, July 1, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

　　Tourists visit a scenic area in Rongjiang county of Southwest China's Guizhou province, July 2, 2023. [Photo/VCG]