The 3rd Hunan Tourism Development Conference will be held in Hengyang City from September 20 to 22, at which Hunan’s historical and cultural resources will be promoted from four aspects.

  Characteristic industrial culture will be highlighted. A series of industrial tourism projects will be launched, like the Jianxiang Industrial and Cultural Block, the Baoweili Railway Cultural Community, and Chuanshan Time Valley, and supporting activities such as the 3rd Hunan Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo will be held, showcasing the historical glory of Hengyang as one of the 26 old industrial base cities, creating a strong industrial tourism atmosphere.

  Chuanshan culture will be carried forward. Hengyang is an important birthplace of Hunan culture, and Wang Chuanshan, a great philosopher of the Ming Dynasty born in Hengyang, played a vital role in the development and formation of Hunan culture. His philosophy of “studying ancient classics to meet present needs” has influenced generations of Hunan people.

  Based on Chuanshan culture, scenic spots such as Beautiful Xiangjiang River, Shigu Academy, Dongzhou Island, and Qingcao Bridge Historical and Cultural Block will be created, and lectures on Hunan culture will be given, allowing Chuanshan’s ideas to shine in the new era.

  The reputation of Hengyang as an important battlefield in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression will be enhanced. Hengyang is the only memorial city of anti-Japanese aggression in China. The Defense of Hengyang lasted for 47 days with numerous soldiers shedding their blood, marking the most tragic chapter in the history of the Chinese nation’s anti-aggression efforts.

  Scenic spots such as Hengyang 1944, Zhangjiashan Anti-Japanese Aggression War Site Park, West Railway Station, and Shifu Road- South Zhongshan Road Republican-style Pedestrian Street will be built.

  As the film “Hengyang 1944” will be released on June 28, a variety of marketing activities will be conducted to integrate film promotion with Anti-Japanese Aggression War culture projects.

  The cultural brand effect of famous mountains will be strengthened. Nanyue Mount Heng is one of the Five Great Mountains of China. Tourism projects such as the first peak of Nanyue, the “Jiannanshan” cultural and tourism complex, the Jinyue Lake Scenic Area, and the Miaodong Street Night Economy Block will be launched. A tourism cooperation and promotion event will be held in Nanyue District on May 20 to support the establishment of the Hunan Historical and Cultural Tourism Alliance and promote deep integration of culture and tourism. The mascot “Huochuquan” of the conference also fully demonstrates the profound fire culture of Nanyue.