Recently, a super large group of more than 3,000 visitors arrived at the Three Gorges Chexi Folk Customs Scenic Spot for a tour of three days and two nights.

　　It is learned that Yichang was selected as the only place for accommodation. The tour group will enjoy the scenery of Xiling Gorge on a luxury Yangtze River cruise ship and have a panoramic view of the Three Gorges Dam to appreciate its grandeur.

　　The reception capacity of central urban areas in Yichang has been improved this year, including the reception capacity to host tour groups and service quality, prompting the tourism recovery. According to the statistics of a third-party agency, the occupancy rate of star-rated hotels in the urban areas increased by about 50% compared with the previous weekend from August 4 to 7, and all rooms were booked on August 5. The occupancy rate of star hotels increased up to 150% in Dianjun district, Yiling district, and Yidu city. Rural homestays in Yuan’an city and other places represented by Daotianyi Homestay are booming, all fully booked from August 4 to 7, with a year-on-year increase of 100% in occupancy rate. (Reporter/Gu Yiming, Correspondent/Tan Ling）