Photo exhibition celebrates Guizhou's mountain tourism development

The exhibition showcases mountain landscapes and cultures from around the world. [Photo/Qianxinan media center]

The World Famous Mountain Photography Exhibition and the Ten-Year Retrospective Exhibition of the International Conference of Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports (MTOS) were held from Nov 8 to 10 in Xingyi, Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture, Guizhou province.

Organized by the International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA), the exhibition featured 62 photographs from more than 20 countries and highlighted key achievements in establishing industry standards, promoting international cultural and tourism exchanges, and integrating mountain-related industries.

The photographs and displays traced the evolution of China's mountain tourism industry, from early exploration and steady growth to local development and greater international engagement.

Blessed with distinctive mountain resources, Guizhou has made the most of the MTOS over the years to develop mountain tourism. By integrating mountain resources with outdoor sports, leisure stays, and other distinctive tourism offerings, the province has created a recognizable model for mountain tourism development that has earned recognition from industry professionals nationwide.

The exhibition also reflected the IMTA's mission to protect mountain resources, preserve mountain civilizations, promote mountain economies, and benefit mountain communities. Using photography as a bridge, it sought to bring the world's mountain landscapes and cultural heritage to a wider audience, highlight the diverse value of mountainous regions, and promote resource sharing, cultural exchange, and mutually beneficial industry cooperation between China and other countries.