Chinese (Hefei) intangible cultural heritage garden to be opened
2010/07/15
Chinese (Hefei) Intangible Cultural Heritage Garden, located in Wolong Mountain of Hefei city and also known as the "back garden" of Chinese cultural tourism, will be open in time to receive tourists this National Day.
At the Chinese (Hefei) Intangible Cultural Heritage Garden, its five-star conference center provides businessmen the perfect venue for holding negotiations. Tourists are also able to enjoy the original and traditional folklores as well as local delicacies, all of it offering tourists the chance to experience the charm of the province's unique heritage and culture. In addition, the creative high-technology at the park will give both children and tech fans endless hours of fun and entertainment.
The Chinese (Hefei) Intangible Cultural Heritage Garden is divided into 12 parts, including Chinese Gardening and Anhui Bonsai Cultural Heritage Garden, Chinese Folk Caterings Heritage Cultural Garden, Chinese Ancient Furniture Show Center, Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage Show Center, Chinese Traditional Folk Arts Heritage Garden, etc. With so many different themed gardens, it is without a doubt that tourists will be able to find their favorite one.
The construction of the Chinese (Hefei) Intangible Cultural Heritage Garden core zone began in September 20 last year. Up to the end of May, 262 million yuan has been put into the project. According to the construction schedule, most of the projects have made a rapid headway and could be finished before the expected day. Visitors are expected to be able to enter the core zone of the garden in time for the National Day holiday.
Chinese (Hefei) Intangible Cultural Heritage Garden is expected to become Hefei city's cash cow. It is expected that 2 million visitors will come to visit the garden each year, bringing with them revenue of 320 million yuan for the city. The exhibition space covers 10,000 square meters and revenue of 112 billion yuan is expected if 50 exhibitions could be held each year. The catering revenue could also reach 990 million yuan if 3000 visitors have their meals at the restaurants gardens each day.
There are about 200 vacancies at the Chinese (Hefei) Intangible Cultural Heritage Garden, providing employment opportunities for locals once the garden is officially opened, one of the project directors told reporters.
Source:China Daily