Guangdong Special: Festival showcases southern province's ethnic cultures

The Guangdong International Tourism and Culture Festival offers tourists a magnificent view of the Beijiang River and the unique ethnic culture of Yao.

The three-day carnival, which celebrates its ninth anniversary this year, will kick off on Nov 8 in Qingyuan, a riverside city in central Guangdong province.

The eight main events designed to showcase the city's rich tourism resources include a gala of folk art performances of Lingnan culture, a grand festival for Yao people, a trade fair of Yingde stone, a feast of the famous Qingyuan chicken for foodies and an international cycling competition in Fogang county.