Homestay business drives rural tourism in N China's village

A staff member makes the bed at a homestay in Xijingyu Village of Jizhou District, north China's Tianjin, July 6, 2024.

As a fresh wave in the fusion of culture and tourism, homestay business is driving rural tourism in Xijingyu Village. More than 60 boutique homestays have been established here, with some 20 under construction. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

A staff member cleans the glass at a homestay in Xijingyu Village of Jizhou District, north China's Tianjin, July 6, 2024.

As a fresh wave in the fusion of culture and tourism, homestay business is driving rural tourism in Xijingyu Village. More than 60 boutique homestays have been established here, with some 20 under construction. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

Tourists take a rest at a homestay in Xijingyu Village of Jizhou District, north China's Tianjin, July 6, 2024.

As a fresh wave in the fusion of culture and tourism, homestay business is driving rural tourism in Xijingyu Village. More than 60 boutique homestays have been established here, with some 20 under construction. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

Tourists chat at a homestay in Xijingyu Village of Jizhou District, north China's Tianjin, July 6, 2024.

As a fresh wave in the fusion of culture and tourism, homestay business is driving rural tourism in Xijingyu Village. More than 60 boutique homestays have been established here, with some 20 under construction. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

Tourists visit Xijingyu Village of Jizhou District, north China's Tianjin, Sept. 23, 2024.

As a fresh wave in the fusion of culture and tourism, homestay business is driving rural tourism in Xijingyu Village. More than 60 boutique homestays have been established here, with some 20 under construction. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

Tourists take a rest at a restaurant in Xijingyu Village of Jizhou District, north China's Tianjin, Oct. 12, 2024.

As a fresh wave in the fusion of culture and tourism, homestay business is driving rural tourism in Xijingyu Village. More than 60 boutique homestays have been established here, with some 20 under construction. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

A tourist has fun in Xijingyu Village of Jizhou District, north China's Tianjin, Oct. 12, 2024.

As a fresh wave in the fusion of culture and tourism, homestay business is driving rural tourism in Xijingyu Village. More than 60 boutique homestays have been established here, with some 20 under construction. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

Tourists enjoy the sunset scenery in Xijingyu Village of Jizhou District, north China's Tianjin, Sept. 23, 2024.

As a fresh wave in the fusion of culture and tourism, homestay business is driving rural tourism in Xijingyu Village. More than 60 boutique homestays have been established here, with some 20 under construction. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

Tourists visit Xijingyu Village of Jizhou District, north China's Tianjin, Oct. 12, 2024.

As a fresh wave in the fusion of culture and tourism, homestay business is driving rural tourism in Xijingyu Village. More than 60 boutique homestays have been established here, with some 20 under construction. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

A tourist poses for photos with a millstone in Xijingyu Village of Jizhou District, north China's Tianjin, July 6, 2024.

As a fresh wave in the fusion of culture and tourism, homestay business is driving rural tourism in Xijingyu Village. More than 60 boutique homestays have been established here, with some 20 under construction. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

Tourists visit Xijingyu Village of Jizhou District, north China's Tianjin, July 6, 2024.

As a fresh wave in the fusion of culture and tourism, homestay business is driving rural tourism in Xijingyu Village. More than 60 boutique homestays have been established here, with some 20 under construction. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)