On October 18, the Lake Tai Chi Forum opened in Shiyan,central China's Hubei province. With the theme of “a great step forward in development and inclusive growth,” the forum attracted experts in the fields of domestic economy, culture, and tourism.

Zhou Ji, mayor of Shiyan, introduced Shiyan's beautiful scenery and long history for the development of superior tourism at the opening ceremony. Tai Lake will strive to create a first-class and renowned brand. After the eco-tourism and cultural projects have been completed, Tai Lake will expand Wudang Mountain's tourism industry and promote the Northwest Hubei region more effectively to adjust and transform the tourism industry structure.

The forum is hosted by Shui Junyi, a famous host with CCTV,” and many experts delivered speeches. Adhering to the concept "Wudang and Tai Chi culture, international standards and the academic quality,” the first forum extended the theme and reviewed the development of the regional comprehensive value model, its speed and its significance according to the new demands of regional development and new problems. The experts and scholars held a discussion on theory and practice for the protection and development of Wudang's common cultural and economic circle.

By Guo Changdong and Zhang Man