On May 30, the 2025 Hubei Province Water Sports Consumption Season themed “SummerResort”and Traditional Dragon Boat Race in Qu Yuan’s Hometownwas launched at the Zigui National Dragon Boat Training Base.

　　Yichang has introduced a sports and tourism carnival, issuing the “Yichang Flash Card” that offers nationwide visitors benefits including discounted attraction tickets, dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment, providing all-in-one travel convenience. Visitors presenting Sanxia Airport boarding passes or Yichangdongtrain tickets can enjoyexclusive discounts at ten water and outdoor sports venues. Five premium sports tourism routes offer experiences ranging from fishing and hiking to cycling and waterfall exploration. From now through August, a series of exciting events will unfold: Zigui’s dragon boat races, Xingshan’s whitewater rafting, Dangyang’s fishing competitions, Changyang’s giant catch challenges, and Yiling’s paddleboarding contests.The festivities also include concerts by Emil Chau and Phoenix Legend, the “Best of Yichang” fair of culture, tourism, sports and business, and the Bailihuang Sports & Camping Music Festival.(Reporter/Gao Ran, Correspondent/Fan Yuxuan)