Jiaozuo, Henan province ensures electricity supply to boost tourism economy

Although the National Day holiday has ended, there are still many tourists coming to visit, and the electrical safety of scenic spots cannot be neglected. On Oct 12, Zhou Jiaqi and Guo Taiwei, employees of State Grid Jiaozuo Power Supply Company, assisted merchants in investigating electrical safety hazards in Yuntai Mountain Homestay Town.

From Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area, which consistently ranks among the top tourist destinations in China, to Chenjiagou village, the holy land of tai chi among countless domestic and foreign tai chi enthusiasts. During the recent holiday, Jiaozuo, a small city in Henan province, has continuously made a name for itself in the high-quality development of cultural and tourism integration with its magnificent landscape and profound cultural heritage.

According to incomplete statistics, Jiaozuo has received a total of 59.11 million tourists since the beginning of this year, a year-on-year increase of 25.14 percent, with the comprehensive tourism revenue reaching 42.59 billion yuan ($5.98 billion), a year-on-year increase of 20.58 percent. During the Spring Festival, May Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, the number of tourists received and the comprehensive tourism revenue reached a new high, firmly ranking Jiaozuo first in Henan province. At this year's China Cultural and Tourism Economy High Quality Development Summit, the city was awarded the title of "China Cultural and Tourism Integration High Quality Development Demonstration City".

Its thriving tourism industry is inseparable from the strong guarantee of stable electricity. During the holidays, in order to better assist Jiaozuo's high-quality tourism resources in making its name, State Grid Jiaozuo Power Supply Company has planned and deployed in advance, making detailed and meticulous arrangements for the power supply of dozens of scenic spots such as Yuntai Mountain, Shennong Mountain, Chenjiagou and Zhaibuchang.

A "three-level" team consisting of the general manager, regional manager and power supply members has been implemented in key guarantee areas and important lines. High power generators have been stationed in the scenic spots throughout the entire process, and staff has been organized to enter key power supply units to carry out work. With the support of the "village network co-construction" power convenience service platform, grid services have been carried out, emergency repair personnel are on standby round the clock and repair materials are fully prepared to ensure that tourism electricity supply is foolproof, providing Jiaozuo city with reliable power supply. Continuously enhancing the synergy of cultural and tourism industry development, and polishing the contribution of cultural and tourism brands.