In Dashaba township, Shiqian county, Tongren, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Bayue melon used to be a wild fruit and became one of the pillar industries of the township in 2017. The essential oils, jam and tea made from the Bayue melon are in high demand on the market.
During the first half of this year, the added value of industries above designated size in Southwest China's Guizhou province increased by 12.1 percent year-on-year.
During the first half of this year, Southwest China's Guizhou province, achieved 983.04 billion yuan ($145.66 billion) in GDP, which was a year-on-year increase of 4.5 percent calculated at constant prices – 2 percentage points higher than national average.
Southwest China's Guizhou province recently issued a development plan for constructing smart cities during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25).
The Guizhou section of the Guiyang-Nanning high-speed railway was officially integrated on July 13 as the Qingmiaozhai Tunnel was drilled through.
Sidishui Lusheng, a traditional musical instrument of the Miao ethnic group, originated in Maniao village, Danzhai county, Southwest China's Guizhou province.
As summer vacation approaches, Southwest China's Guizhou province has been receiving reservations for family trips, study trips and group trips from students and parents.