"The moment we stepped off the bus, we felt Hengyang's warm welcome — we're so excited for this trip!" At 4 p.m today, a 22-member Singaporean tour group arrived at Hengyang Huiyanfeng Square, kicking off a three-day and two-night journey. Upon arrival, they were greeted by a welcoming symphony performance, leaving visitor Li Meiye full of praise for the city's hospitality.

Singaporean Tour Group Arrives in Hengyang

This marks the second Singaporean tour group to visit Hengyang since last year's Hunan Tourism Development Conference. Hu Qingguo, chairman of Hunan Overseas Travel Agency (Hengyang Branch), explained that the group primarily consists of middle-aged and elderly travelers over 50, arriving in two batches — the second group will begin their journey on March 19. Their itinerary includes iconic attractions such as the "First Peak of Nanyue" scenic area, Mount Heng (Nanyue Hengshan), Nanyueli food culture block, Baoweili cultural creative district, and "Xiangjian·Jianxiang" (namely meet Hunan and mold Hunan) industrial heritage zone to deeply experience Hengyang's unique charm.

Tour Group Visits the Dayan Cultural Exhibition Hall

That afternoon, the "First Peak of Nanyue" scenic area arranged immersive activities like guzheng (Chinese zither) performances and NPC interactions. To ensure smooth travel, the scenic area deployed ample security personnel and provided wheelchairs for elderly visitors with mobility challenges. "The scenery is beautiful, but the service is even warmer," praised tourist Sun Amei, giving a thumbs-up to the thoughtful arrangements.

"We always prioritize visitors' sense of participation, immersion, and experience — delivering maximum emotional value," said Hu Qingguo. He emphasized that the Hengyang municipal government and culture-tourism departments attach great importance to inbound tourism, with full follow-up on itinerary planning and service guarantees to precisely meet travelers' needs. This visitor-first philosophy has fostered a "two-way bond" between the city and its guests.

Since last year's Tourism Development Conference, Hengyang's inbound tourism has steadily grown, with notable increases in visitors from Singapore, Malaysia, and other Southeast Asian countries. Following this group, the city will soon welcome more tour groups from Hong Kong (China) and South Korea, further highlighting its rising appeal as a cultural and tourism destination.