The Wuxi exhibition area at the China International Travel Mart 2023. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

The China International Travel Mart 2023 was held in Kunming, capital of Southwest China's Yunnan province, from Nov 17 to 19. Tourism authorities in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu province, took full advantage to showcase abundant local resources.

At the Jiangsu Pavilion, the Wuxi exhibition area served as a display platform where culture and tourism companies in the city exhibited their special tourism resources and products.

Brochures about Wuxi's tourist attractions. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

Huishan Ancient Town, Yuantouzhu scenic spot, Lingshan Mountain scenic spot, Three Kingdoms City and Shuihu City brought exquisitely-made brochures with eye-catching four-season photos.

Yan Minwei, a State-level craft artist of Yixing purple clay teapots, demonstrated how to make a Yixing purple clay teapot at the fair.

Yan Minwei, a State-level craft artist, makes a Yixing purple clay teapot at the China International Travel Mart 2023. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

The Wuxi Culture and Tourism Development Group inked initial intentions of cooperation with travel agencies from Japan and Malaysia and also discussed cooperation with travel agencies in Yunnan at the event.

During the three-day fair, the Wuxi exhibition area received nearly 20,000 visitors and distributed over 10,000 promotional materials, further raising the reputation of the city's tourism brand, "Shining Pearl of Taihu Lake, Prosperous Land of the Jiangnan Region".