Guiyang crowned most influential domestic tourism city by Weibo

Guiyang Roadside Concerts have become popular events in the city. [Photo/WeChat account of Shuangshuang Guiyang]

Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, was named 2024's most influential domestic tourism city on Weibo for its unique urban appeal and social media reach on the platform. The announcement was made at the "2025 Weibo Tourism Night" ceremony, held on June 20 in Luoyang, North China's Henan province.

In 2024, Guiyang generated ‌32 trending hashtags on Weibo. These hashtags showcased the city's culinary heritage, vibrant music scene, and cultural depth through youth-oriented, trend-driven content, achieving ‌breakthroughs in nationwide engagement‌.

The city also recorded ‌169 million domestic visits‌, a 15 percent year-on-year surge, fueled by 10 concerts and 17 music festivals.

Guiyang ranked ‌first on Ctrip's list of top chartered-tour summer destinations‌ and was featured on authoritative lists like the "green tourism practice destinations" for its "Cool Guiyang" city brand. Champion coffee shops have also become ‌must-visit destinations across the city.

Capitalizing on its average summer temperature of 23 C, Guiyang elevates the summer retreat experience, inviting travelers to ‌explore its lush landscapes.