Chengdu shines on lists of holiday home destinations

Holiday homes in Longquanyi district of Chengdu, Sichuan province, are favored by tourists who would like to experience the slow pace of rural life in Chengdu. [Photo provided to China Daily]

A recent report jointly released by Hurun Report and Sweetome, a leading shared accommodation operator, shows that Chengdu, the capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province, leads the country for the development of holiday home destinations.

The "SWEETOME Hurun China Holiday Home Destinations with the Greatest Potential 2021" report includes two Top 100 lists—"holiday home destinations in scenic areas with the greatest potential" and "holiday home destinations in business areas with the greatest potential."

China's holiday home destinations in scenic areas are spread across 54 cities, of which 11 are in Chengdu. In comparison, the holiday home destinations in business areas are located in 53 cities, of which eight are in Chengdu.

"Folk songs and rap music have attracted many people to Chengdu, and holiday home destinations in Chengdu have the greatest development potential," said Hoogewerf, chairman and chief researcher of Hurun Report Inc, whose Chinese name is Hu Run.

Holiday homes shaped like space capsules in Pengzhou, a county-level city in Chengdu, offer tourists an excellent accommodation option for stargazing and enjoying the beauty of nature. [Photo by Qiao Gang/ for China Daily]

According to local officials, the city has been striving to build itself into a world-famous music capital in recent years, and an increasing number of musicians and music lovers have come to Chengdu to chase their dreams. However, there's more to Chengdu than music.

As one of China's top 10 ancient capitals, the city is famous for its rich culture. The local culture and the life aesthetics nurtured by it provide a unique advantage for developing refined holiday home destinations in Chengdu.

In the urban area, famous cultural and tourist landmarks such as Du Fu Thatched Cottage, Jinli Ancient Street and Kuanzhai Alleys attract tourists to stay in the nearby holiday homes and embrace the artistic atmosphere.

The old streets, alleys and courtyards around Chunxi Road, People's Park and Tianfu Square draw tourists from nearby holiday homes to experience the leisure culture and laid-back lifestyle.

Holiday homes in Qionglai, a county-level city in Chengdu, offer tourists a traditional lifestyle experience in the countryside that helps them relax. [Photo provided to China Daily]

With the development of the night economy, holiday homes in Chengdu are favored by more tourists. The "Night Tour to Jinjiang" project, for example, creates an in-depth tourism experience that stretches 1,500 meters along the Jinjiang River, the mother river in Chengdu that passes through the city. The nighttime tour attracts tourists to stay in holiday homes on the riverside to experience Chengdu's nightlife and beautiful night views.

In Chengdu's suburban districts, such as Wenjiang, Pidu and Longquanyi, tourists choose to live in holiday homes to experience the authentic rural lifestyle. In the outer suburbs of Dujiangyan and Pengzhou, holiday homes are built in the forests and mountains and attract tourists to completely relax and learn the methods for keeping good health.

Industry insiders have pointed out that Chengdu is faced with more significant opportunities to develop the holiday home industry. The city is becoming a park city that practices new development concepts, which will bring a substantial improvement to its living environment.