Liuzhou, located in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, has experienced significant growth in its tourism and agricultural sectors, alongside a shift towards green industries, thanks to improved water quality and a revitalized ecological environment. The city has evolved into a prominent industrial center, recognized for its stunning natural landscapes.
The Liujiang River provides water rich in minerals and trace elements, which supports the growth of agricultural and aquaculture products. Notably, kumquats from Rong'an county are celebrated for their size, sweetness, and nutritional value. Last year, the county's kumquat cultivation covered approximately 15,000 hectares, producing 270,000 metric tons.
The kumquat industry chain generated nearly 10 billion yuan last year, contributing to income increases for over 100,000 farming households, according to the Liuzhou government.
Liuzhou is also famous for its signature dish, river snail rice noodles, or luosifen, which has gained popularity across the country for its unique flavor. The key ingredients of luosifen, river snails and rice noodles, depend on the region's pristine water quality. In 2024, the city's luosifen industry achieved total sales of 75.96 billion yuan, reflecting a 13.4 percent year-on-year increase.
The exceptional water quality of the river has also established Liuzhou as a major water sports destination in southern China. The city has hosted various international sports and tourism events in the Liujiang River scenic area, including the International Aquatic-Speed Competition and the F1 Motorboat World Championship.
Former industrial sites along the riverbanks have been transformed into ecological parks and tourist facilities, attracting a growing number of visitors and boosting the hospitality and catering sectors. With water taxis and scenic riverside roads, the Liujiang River has become a popular attraction.
According to Liuzhou's culture, radio, television and tourism bureau, the city welcomed 73.6 million domestic and international visits in the first three quarters of last year, a 12.3 percent increase from 2023. Tourism revenue during the same period reached 79.3 billion yuan, up 14.6 percent.
Traditional industries such as automobile manufacturing, steel, and machinery have been upgraded. Liuzhou Steel's factories have achieved zero-waste operations, while local automakers are increasing production of new energy vehicles. In 2024, Liuzhou's NEV output surged by 110 percent year-on-year, with cumulative production exceeding 2.5 million vehicles.
Simultaneously, Liuzhou is accelerating the development of emerging sectors such as energy conservation, environmental protection, electronic information technology, and high-end equipment manufacturing. As of the end of last year, the city had 20 national-level green factories and six regional-level green factories.
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