New app to boost Yunnan tourism

A government-sponsored app - E-Travel in Yunnan - covering transportation, accommodations and ticket reservations in the province, is scheduled for release on Thursday, officials said.

Codeveloped by the Yunnan provincial government and Tencent, the app will offer customized tour products and services to travelers, and will oversee the market using real-time information.

Online package services include ticket reservations, hotel bookings and parking accommodations. Purchases of local delicacies will also be offered to visitors. Travelers will be able to lodge complaints through the app.