Discover Huangshui: Chongqing’s New National Tourist Resort for Summer Retreat

Chongqing - On July 12, a press conference was convened to officially announce that Shizhu's Huangshui National Tourist Resort has achieved the status of a national-level tourist resort in China. This milestone marks Huangshui as the sole resort in Chongqing to be included in the prestigious list of national tourist resorts, positioning it among the elite national tourist destinations.

During the press conference, the Shizhu Tujia Autonomous County extended a heartfelt invitation to tourists worldwide, welcoming everyone to visit Huangshui. Visitors are encouraged to immerse themselves in the unique Tujia culture, embrace the health and wellness lifestyle of Shizhu, and indulge in a green, ecological, and rejuvenating wellness journey.

Huangshui National Tourist Resort is situated in Huangshui Town, Shizhu County, approximately 230 kilometers from Chongqing's city center and 50 kilometers from the county seat, encompassing an area of 9.23 square kilometers. The resort seamlessly integrates residential vacation, health and wellness, cultural experiences, leisure entertainment, and sports fitness, featuring four distinctive natural attributes: high mountain climate, plateau lakes, primeval forests, and unique local products.

Nestled at 30° north latitude with an average altitude of 1,500 meters, Huangshui enjoys a pleasantly cool summer with average temperatures around 21°C, making it an ideal summer retreat. It boasts stunning plateau lakes such as Taiyang Lake (Sun Lake) and Yueliang Lake (Moon Lake), is adjacent to the pristine Dafengbao Primeval Forest with an 85% forest coverage rate and is rich in distinctive local products like Coptis chinensis and Brasenia schreberi.

Huangshui is celebrated for its rich Tujia culture and the historical significance of the Ba Salt Ancient Road, an ancient salt transportation route. Shizhu is the birthplace of the globally renowned folk song Taiyang Chulai Xiyangyang (Joy of the Rising Sun) and hosts three national-level intangible cultural heritage projects along with 22 municipal-level intangible cultural heritage projects. Moreover, Huangshui is a crucial station on the Ba Salt Ancient Road, preserving the deep-rooted customs of salt transportation and Tujia cultural elements.

Capitalizing on its unique natural resources and Tujia ethnic culture, Huangshui has developed a diverse array of tourism products. Visitors can engage with intangible cultural heritage, participate in the grand long-table banquet, dance the traditional Tujia Baishou Dance, and enjoy the large-scale Tujia song and dance performances. The resort also features the 4A scenic spot, a health center, plateau lakes, and Jinke Tea Garden for wellness and leisure, alongside sports parks, walking parks, Huangshui Amusement Park, and Forest Kingdom, offering a variety of sports experiences.

The resort has also undergone comprehensive upgrades in its tourism services, transportation, dining, and accommodation facilities, ensuring a superior visitor experience.

The successful recognition of Huangshui as a national tourist resort is attributed to its exceptional climate and authentic Tujia charm. Huangshui's climate boasts optimal temperatures, altitude, air humidity, and purity. It is free from severe winter cold and extreme summer heat, with an average altitude of 1,500 meters and an annual relative humidity of approximately 65%, making it ideal for health and beauty. The air quality is outstanding, with negative oxygen ion concentrations reaching 2.5 times the highest standard in the Chinese meteorological industry.

The Tujia charm significantly enhances Huangshui's unique allure. The resort has created cultural experience spaces such as the Intangible Cultural Heritage Plaza, Tujia Style Street, and the Home of Migratory Birds, and regularly hosts intangible cultural heritage performances, offering visitors a firsthand experience of Tujia customs.