Hu Min
Tonglu County in southwest Hangzhou unveiled its 2026 Summer All-for-One Tourism Season in Shanghai's Huangpu District on Friday, rolling out its summer travel offerings for Yangtze River Delta travelers.
Tonglu is one of China's top tourism counties by virtue of its mountains, river scenery and charming villages. When sightseeing in Tonglu, travelers are encouraged to linger over the county and admire its old hamlets, rivers and forests.
Billed under the IP "Water Play Paradise — Wild Adventures Await in Tonglu," the campaign spotlights outdoor water and nature experiences. Its highlights include an extensive network of drifting routes and the Kaiyuan Senbo Resort.
Five themed outdoor experience packages emphasize immersive adventures for families, thrill-seekers and nature lovers.
Centered on hydrophilic fun and outdoor exploration, Tonglu gathers a full spectrum of summer offerings including a cluster of thrilling drifting routes, immersive forest adventures, parent-child resorts and characteristic rural experiences. From rapid river drifting and valley trekking to lakeside camping and forest hiking, travelers can enjoy authentic wild fun and immersive summer leisure.
The evening program moved beyond conventional presentation formats with immersive theatrical performances divided into three segments after local authorities unveiled summer tourism incentives and sealed strategic cooperation agreements.
Five outdoor experience routes were unveiled and Kaiyuan Senbo operators announced discounts and flagship family vacation packages during the event.
A musical skit anchored the ethnic culture chapter. The show featured She ethnic costumes, intangible cultural heritage display, village fashion shows, traditional She cuisine, long-table banquets, folk ballads and bamboo pole dances to invite travelers to explore ethnic rural attractions.
Cultural performances highlighted Tonglu's millennium-long heritage. An original Yue opera vocal piece adapted from Fan Zhongyan's poetry captured the timeless charm of Tonglu. A rhythmic folk performance showcased river seafood and heritage snacks.
Tonglu's cultural and tourism authorities launched the 2026 All-for-One Summer Tourism Season at the event's climax and kicked off distribution of thousands of outdoor gift packs featuring drifting, family and ethnic travel perks. The packages were distributed at on-site markets and livestream platforms.
An outdoor market on Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall displayed Tonglu's signature tourism products. Handcrafted heritage goods, ethnic food and immersive cultural programs were featured.
Known as "China's Most Beautiful County," Tonglu is a timeless riverside gem nestled along the picturesque Fuchun River. Honored by National Geographic as one of the world's best travel destinations, this poetic land blends scroll-like mountains, crystal water, profound ancient culture and vibrant rural vitality, offering an ideal summer escape for travelers across the Yangtze River Delta and beyond.
Rooted in the legendary landscape of Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains, Tonglu boasts an immersive natural retreat all year round. Lush forests, winding riverbanks, mysterious karst caves and quiet ancient villages compose a serene summer paradise. With a refreshing average summer temperature, Tonglu delivers perfect outdoor leisure experiences, allowing visitors to cool down among mountains and streams while embracing the freedom of nature.
The Fuchun River runs through the county with crisscrossed tributaries. The river is known for its long connections with literature and the arts. Many scholars lived there or wrote poems about the area.
Throughout its history, literati left nearly 3,000 poems eulogizing its picturesque landscape and idyllic lifestyle, which reflects the county's abundant natural resources.
Inspired by the scenery, painter Huang Gongwang created the painting "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains," which today is one of the master's few surviving works.
Tonglu's summer charm extends from natural scenery to rich rural and gourmet experiences. Authentic river delicacies, farmhouse specialties and traditional local snacks present the pure taste of Fuchun water. Characteristic She ethnic long-table banquets, folk music performances and themed village shows bring lively rural culture to life.
