Ancient ginkgo trees draw tourists to Gansu

Venturing through the ginkgo forest, visitors were treated to a plethora of cultural performances, the finesse of calligraphy and painting exhibitions, and local delicacies such as the renowned Guanguan tea. This traditional tea-drinking custom is a cherished practice in some rural regions of Northwest China. It is typically prepared by brewing tea leaves in a small earthenware pot.

Geng Jie, director of Huixian's bureau of culture, sports, radio, television and tourism, shared insights into the county's strategic harnessing of its natural endowments to cultivate rural tourism ventures.