On Oct. 28, the 2026 Sichuan Ecotourism Festival opened in Heishui County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture. Ren Jingdong, vice governor of Sichuan Province, attended the event and declared the festival open.

During the opening ceremony, the Sichuan Society of Forestry launched premium ecotourism routes themed around snow-capped mountains, colorful forests, and red-leaf wellness tourism. Meanwhile, in conjunction with the upcoming autumn holiday, 79 ecotourism destinations were promoted, covering five major categories: natural sightseeing, ecological experiences, forest-based wellness, nature education, and outdoor sports.

China attaches great importance to the transformation of forestry and grassland ecological resources, advancing their protection and utilization in tandem. In 2025, the number of ecotourism visits nationwide reached 3.117 billion, hitting a record high, with the industry's annual output value exceeding 1 trillion yuan. As a major province in forestry and grassland resources, Sichuan's forestry and grassland areas account for 74.7% of its total land area, serving as a vital ecological barrier in the upper reaches of the Yangtze and Yellow rivers and a global biodiversity conservation hotspot. In 2024, Sichuan took the lead nationwide in launching the construction of forest "four reservoirs", laying a solid foundation for the robust development of ecotourism. In 2025, the province's comprehensive ecotourism revenue surpassed 220 billion yuan, accelerating the conversion of ecological beauty into economic value for high-quality development.

Themed "heaven-blessed land, pure aba", this year's Ecotourism Festival is co-hosted by the Provincial Forestry and Grassland Bureau, the Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, and the People's Government of Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture. To meet autumn travel demands, the 2026 Sichuan Red Leaf and Colorful Forest Viewing Index will be officially released, providing guidance for tourists in planning itineraries and selecting optimal viewing periods and locations.

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