By Yuling Chen, iChongqing News 

Chongqing-According to the preliminary statistics from the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Culture and Tourism Development June 9, 2019, Chongqing received 10.4658 million tourists from home and abroad, achieved a total tourism revenue of RMB 6.411 billion (about USD 927.17 million), up by 10.8% and 32.6% year on year respectively, from June 7 to June 9. The Dragon Boat Festival fell on June 7 this year and remains on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar calendar.

The overlooking angle of Wulong Tiankeng Difeng Nature Reserve

Revenue of top-rated scenic spots grew steadily. Specifically, Wulong Karst Tourist Area received 85,200 tourists, an increase of 6.63% over the same period of last year; the tourism revenue was 8,135,400 yuan, an increase of 5.94%. The Chongqing Zoo received 44,000 tourists, with a year-on-year increase of 18.92%; the tourism income was 980,000 yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 13.95%. Yunyang Longgang Scenic Area received 72,000 tourists, increases by 3.75%; the tourism income was 8.374 million yuan, grew by 2.1%. Locajoy Theme Park received 38,600 tourists, an increase of 44.01% over the same period of last year; the tourism income was 8.3919 million yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 34.72%. Nanchuan Jinfo Mountain Scenic Area received 28,700 tourists, a year-on-year increase of 9.96%; the tourism income was 18.17 million yuan, an increase of 7.51%. 

"During the Dragon Boat Festival, the major shopping districts and scenic spots in the downtown of Chongqing were extremely popular,," said a source from the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Culture and Tourism Development. For example, Hongyadong received 232,000 tourists, grew by 8.41% year on year, and the Yangtze River Cableway received 47,700 tourists, increased by 1.71%.

Jinfo Mountain (Photo by Xu Peng)

Rural and ancient town tourism in Chongqing has shown an accelerated development. The city has vigorously promoted the rural revitalization strategy and poverty alleviation through cultural tourism and intensified efforts to explore and protect more excellent Chinese traditional culture.

"Chongqing Red Tourism attracts tourists from all over the world with its unique cultural charm," a source from the Chongqing Municipal Commission of Culture and Tourism Development said.  "Red tourism" features visits to sites with the significance of revolutionary history.

At 20:00 every night at the Chongqing International Circus City, there is a brilliant acrobatic show will meet you there.

Chongqing has intensified the integration of cultural tourism and launched several performing arts programs and performances, which were warmly welcomed by tourists and local people. For example, the acrobatic show of Magic City and Extreme Happiness Show presented at the International Circus City of Chongqing.

In addition, the Three Gorges Museum received 30,700 tourists, up by 1.7% year on year, and the Chongqing Natural History Museum received 20,600 tourists, grew by 13.07%.