Maoming is promoting the coordinated development between urban and rural areas and focusing on the development of rural leisure tourism through the implementation of the "Vitalization Plan for Hundreds of Towns and Thousands of Villages".

By creating characteristic agricultural projects that integrate agricultural production, sightseeing, farming experiences, and eco-tourism, Maoming has attracted a large number of tourists, bringing about strong economic benefits. The city is home to 10 nationally-recognized demonstration villages, two beautiful leisure countryside areas, and 29 provincial demonstration points for leisure agriculture and rural tourism.

Today, Shuanghe village is home to charming scenery, while both farming and tourism are flourishing. [Photo/WeChat account: maofabu]

Maoming has accelerated the development of a beautiful countryside, creating unique rural tourism sites. It has integrated its picturesque ecological environment, traditional culture, and characteristic agricultural resources, creating a number of themed cultural and tourism villages that attract a large number of tourists. In 2022, Shuanghe village in Xinyi received more than 1.2 million visitors, with an average of over 100,000 visitors per month.

China Litchi Exposition Hall. [Photo/WeChat account: maofabu]

Maoming has tapped into the cultural resources of farming, organizing special agricultural festivities and activities to promote rural vitalization and industrial development. It has held a variety of special agricultural festivals and celebrations for many years, such as the Litchi Cultural Festival, the Longan Cultural Festival, and the Plum Blossom Festival. These events have attracted numerous tourists from all over the country who come for sightseeing, tourism, and leisure.