Entering mid-April, as the situation of the new crown pneumonia epidemic gradually improved, Yunnan Province actively promoted the resumption of work and production in various cultural venues, tourist attractions, and star-rated tourist hotels. In Xundian Fenglongwan Town, which is only an hour’s drive away from the provincial capital Kunming, the reporter saw that the number of tourists coming here on weekends has gradually grown. Along with the footsteps of spring, tourists traveling with families welcomed the romance of mountain flowers with a long-lost mood. of spring.
Fenglongwan Town has a water area of 3,295 mu, and the surrounding vegetation coverage rate is as high as 83%. Along the waters of Fenglongwan, cruise ships shuttle between the 16-kilometer stretch of waterway and the virgin forest, and the idyllic folk customs and nature along the way The grottoes and waterfalls carved by ghosts and axes form an interesting contrast. On both sides of the banks with abundant water and grass, groups of egrets come gracefully and cross the blue and deep lake.
Surrounded by mountains, three types of railways, standard gauge, meter gauge and inch gauge, meet in the town, forming a unique railway culture. It is understood that Fenglongwan Town has the only quasi-gauge sightseeing train railway invested and built by a private enterprise in the country. The entire sightseeing line is 22 kilometers long, and the first phase has been completed for 8 kilometers. The tree tunnel made of peach blossoms is a must for tourists to travel here and take a sightseeing train to see the lakes and mountains in the Bay Area. The mountain flowers blooming in the wind on both sides of the railroad track add to the romantic atmosphere. In 2020, affected by the epidemic, although the "train to spring" came a bit late, but grasping the tail of spring, a visit here makes people feel refreshed.
Strolling in the small town of Fenglong Bay, you can see interesting castle buildings hidden between forests and rivers, making people feel like they are in a beautiful fairy tale kingdom. These characteristic landscapes have become the most popular spots for tourists to take selfies. The strange house village, which is full of childishness, allows the children who visit here to instantly travel to the strange and interesting world in fairy tales. In the colorful landscape, in the dreamlike fairy tale world, clean away the hustle and bustle of the city, whether you are an adult or a child, every time you come here, you can find your own tranquility and tenderness.
Tired of playing, a taste of delicacies in the small town allows tourists to enjoy a happy life. "Green ecology" is the biggest feature of Fenglong Bay cuisine. A large number of ingredients come from scenic spots and surrounding natural villages, and the real 100% organic ingredients. At the same time, hotels with different styles such as cave boutique hotel, lakeside wooden house hotel and castle hotel have been built in the town to meet the living needs of tourists of different ages.
In addition, there are a group of high-value, original and individual cultural and creative stores in the strange house street of the town. Among them, the coffee book bar represented by Peacock Bookstore not only creates a comfortable and pleasant environment, but also introduces a small The town's original souvenirs, specialties from all over Yunnan in book-shaped packaging, allow tourists from all over the world to have the opportunity to share the beauty of Yunnan's scenery with family and friends after returning home. These unique original souvenirs avoid the sameness of tourist products. There are also special shops such as Candy Duke and Spring Train Post Office, which gather a batch of excellent handcrafts and a large number of exquisite souvenirs, allowing passing tourists to buy all the way and end their day of travel in a relaxing shopping time.
The rise of Fenglongwan Town in Xundian County, Kunming City has gradually led to the joint development of the three villages in the town. Since its operation, the number of tourists has increased year by year. In 2019, there were nearly 600,000 visitors, a year-on-year increase of 200%. Up to now, more than 150,000 local employees have been employed every year, and more than 2,000 people have been lifted out of poverty. It has won the National "Poverty Alleviation Organization Innovation Award" and has made outstanding contributions to local poverty alleviation. Taking the initiative to integrate into the national strategy, the town is committed to creating a "characteristic town model" and a "healthy living destination" for rural revitalization. In 2018, Fenglongwan Town was rated as a provincial-level characteristic town in Yunnan Province. In 2019, it was once again on the list and became a demonstration project among the annual characteristic towns. A new tourist destination facing the whole country in the future is brewing.