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Ecotourism Receives 1.6 Billion Visits in First Eight Months

On Sept 22, the State Council Information Office held a press conference in its "Starting the 15th Five-Year Plan" series, where representatives of the Ministry of Natural Resources and the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (National Park Administration) described efforts to promote safe, efficient and sustainable use of natural resources. In the first eight months of the 15th Five-Year Plan's opening year, national forestry and grassland industry output reached 6 trillion yuan, and ecotourism received 1.6 billion visits. The forestry administration has drafted a 15th Five-Year Plan for forestry and grassland protection and utilization, targeting 14 trillion yuan in industry ou…

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Impact and considerations

The disclosed ecotourism visitor volume, forestry industry output and the 14 trillion yuan 2030 target provide policy direction and market-scale reference for companies focused on ecotourism, forest wellness and marine cultural tourism investment.

Key points

  • On Sept 22, the State Council Information Office held a press conference in its "Starting the 15th Five-Year Plan" series.
  • In the first eight months, national forestry and grassland industry output reached 6 trillion yuan, and ecotourism received 1.6 billion visits.
  • The National Forestry and Grassland Administration drafted a 15th Five-Year Plan for forestry and grassland protection and utilization, targeting 14 trillion yuan in industry output by 2030.
  • The plan follows the principle that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" and will develop ecotourism and forest wellness as new business forms.
  • The Ministry of Natural Resources said it will develop woody grain and oil crops and under-forest economy, and promote ecotourism and forest wellness during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.
  • The ministry will consolidate advantages in marine oil and gas exploration and marine cultural tourism.

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中国旅游新闻网
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First source publication
22 Sept 2026, 08:00
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22 Sept 2026, 18:01
Last updated
22 Sept 2026, 08:00
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