Hongtong County

A series of activities of a roots-seeking tourism season in Hongtong county, north China’s Shanxi Province, was launched in Beijing on March 29. Photo shows the launch event for a series of activities of a roots-seeking tourism season in Hongtong county, north China’s Shanxi Province, in Beijing. (Photo/ Taste all China ) The Big Locust Tree in Hongtong county is a notable historical site for Chinese ancestor veneration. It is the place where many Chinese people inside and outside the country believe their ancestors started their long trek of immigration during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Hongtong boasts a profound history and culture, a rich tapestry of local customs, and magnificent natural scenery. Eight projects are signed during the launch event for a series of activities of a roots-seeking tourism season in Hongtong county, north China’s Shanxi Province, in Beijing. (Photo/ Taste all China ) Performances with the unique characteristics of Hongtong, including a national-level intangible cultural heritage, were staged at the event. A total of eight projects with a contracted investment amounting to 7.33 billion yuan ($1.01 billion) were signed during the event, covering a wide range of fields such as new energy, new materials, modern agriculture, and the digital…