(ECNS) -- China's "loneliest city" Mangya in Qinghai Province saw a 27 percent rise year on year in tourism revenue and a 25 percent increase in visitors in 2024, local authorities said.
Mangya, located in the Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is surrounded by the no man's land of Hoh Xil, the Altun Mountains, and Lop Nur. It has become a hotspot for travelers seeking unique natural wonders, such as the Mars Town, Yadan landforms, the "Devil's Eye" (Aiken Spring), the Emerald Lake, and the Heidu Mountain.
Yan Xueqiang, head of the local cultural and tourism department, attributed the tourism boom to the city's distinctive landscapes and improved infrastructure. "We have also been enhancing transportation networks, upgrading tourist facilities, and organizing winter-spring cultural tourism events with attractive incentives to boost visitation," Yan said.
He added that Mangya has been actively fostering cross-regional cooperation with neighboring areas including Ruoqiang in Xinjiang and Dunhuang in Gansu.
"Last year, we signed strategic agreements to deepen collaboration on research and educational tourism, enriching the scientific and cultural appeal of our destinations to promote sustainable tourism development," he explained.
Additionally, Mangya also stands as an example of China's extensive afforestation efforts.
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