On April 4, a Vietnamese tour group visited Tongxin Flower Sea in Zhijiang County, strolling through the vast sea of flowers and immersing themselves in the enchanting spring scenery.

　　The scenic spot innovatively launched over a dozen themed gardens featuring hydrangeas, tulips and other flowers this year, attracting multiple overseas tour groups one after another. During the Qingming Festival holiday, Yichang’s cultural and tourism market saw unprecedented vitality, with per-customer spending growth leading the province. Meanwhile, the “Yangzi Explorer” cruise ship and others carried 302 overseas tourists to the Three Gorges Dam, and the Yichang-Incheon route has resumed operations. Through targeted marketing, Yichang has facilitated 160 overseas travel operators in launching inbound tourism products. From core scenic spots to niche destinations, Yichang is attracting an increasing number of foreign tourists. (Sanxia Daily: Reporter/Yang Jing, Correspondent/Tan Ling)