In recent years, Guidong County has been deeply developing the “sojourning in Guidong, capital of oxygen in China” wellness brand. With ecological advantages such as high forest coverage, good air quality, and good water quality, it has successively won honors such as a national demonstration zone for ecological civilization and a national famous county for wellness tourism. It has been listed as one of China’s most beautiful counties for seven consecutive years.

Nowadays, the county is following a unique development path involving ecology, longevity and wellness, moving towards the goal of a “world longevity town”.

“Air can cure diseases, spring water can promote health” is a life wisdom passed down from generation to generation among the people in Guidong.

The average annual temperature here is 15.8 degrees Celsius, with an average summer temperature of only 23.1 degrees Celsius and an average winter temperature of 8.5 degrees Celsius.

The number of comfortable days for the human body exceeds 150 days. Guidong has consistently ranked first for its air quality in the province for seven consecutive years.

The main rivers in the county, such as Oujiang and Quanjiang, have water quality of Class II or above, and the source water can be directly drunk. The water is rich in more than ten trace elements that are beneficial for longevity, such as sodium, calcium, strontium and silicic acid.

Micro cluster water is formed under the unique geomagnetic effect, like “natural bodyguards” of the cardiovascular system.

Equally precious is the “health code” in the soil. Tests show that the selenium content in the soil of Guidong is 1.5 times the national average level. This substance, known as the “anti-cancer element”, enters the dining table through tea, fruits and vegetables.

“Our Lengshui rice (rice grown in cold areas) is all irrigated with mountain spring water. No fertilizers are used and no pesticides are applied. People in the city all rush to buy it,” said an executive of Rongjin Agricultural Company in Xinqiao Village, Zhaiqian Town.

In Shangdong Village, Oujiang Town, 101-year-old He Maoji is standing right in front of the desk, writing and painting freely. The daily life of this century-old man is a vivid reflection of the longevity phenomenon in Guidong.

According to statistics from the civil affairs department of Guidong, among the 159,200 permanent residents in the county, there are 31 centenarians, which means there are 194.7 centenarians among a million population, far exceeding the United Nations standard of 75 people.

Shangdong Village is also known as the longevity village. Among its 1,450 villagers, there is 1 centenarian, 14 that are over 90 year old, and 63 octogenarians. The families with four generations under one roof hold 37%.

“Eat until 80% full, and breakfast is a must.” He Maojie said that usually, he eats fruits, vegetables, and grains grown by himself. He doesn’t smoke or drink alcohol. With a diligent and optimistic attitude, he naturally keeps healthy.

“I originally planned to stay for a week, but after two or three days, I felt so comfortable that I decided to stay for two months,” said a Guangdong tourist, showing the charm of cultural tourism and wellness in Guidong County.

During the peak season, 1,025 homestay inns with 21,000 beds in Guidong were fully booked.

Business innovation helps attract and retain tourists. The Wanyang Mountain Scenic Area has launched a tourism season, integrating summer escape, oxygen wellness, amusement, and sports, allowing tourists to enjoy themselves.

The “Jinshan Mangu Homestay Inn perfectly combines bamboo weaving with tea picking experience, which has been rated as a provincial-level five-star homestay inn.

The Military Red Agricultural Tourism Industrial Park fully integrates Red study and ecological tourism, becoming a must-visit destination for citizens and tourists.

The first village chef competition was even more popular, leading to an order volume of 170 million yuan for agricultural products.

In the first three quarters of this year, the county received 2.3597 million domestic and foreign tourists, generating a tourism revenue of 2.729 billion yuan, an increase of 8.66% and 10.5% respectively.

Wang Zhimo, executive president of the International Natural Medicine Association, said after his visit, “All 32 indicators in Guidong county meet the certification standards. This model involving ecological protection, elderly care services and healthy life will provide a sample for global healthy aging.”

Chinese source: rednet