Lishui, Zhejiang province, has unveiled a series of cultural and tourism activities for the upcoming National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday — the first since the opening of Lishui Airport. At a news conference held on Sept 11, authorities announced a series of benefits for tourists.

The city offers flight travelers free local specialties, including coffee and wine in Qingtian county, shaobing, a kind of bucket-baked roll, in Xiandu scenic spot in Jinyun county, pear juice in Yunhe county, and Lishui mountain spring water in specific spots including the airport.

A barista prepares coffee in Lishui, Zhejiang province. [Photo/Tide News]

Many hotels and homestays also provide discounts to guests presenting their flight tickets. Liandu district offers free entry to its 4A-level scenic spots, while Qingtian county provides accommodation vouchers worth up to 200 yuan ($28.10).

In addition, Lishui will launch the "Lishui 520" self-driving route, a road trip themed around romance. Convenient shuttle services and over 20,000 free urban parking spaces are available to facilitate travel.

A variety of sports events will be held across the city, including ZheBA — Zhejiang's province-wide community basketball league, off-road adventures in Longquan, a county-level city in Lishui, as well as kayaking and e-foil competitions in Qingyuan county.

Players compete during a ZheBA game in Lishui. [Photo/Tide News]

Cultural activities will take place throughout Lishui's counties and districts, featuring immersive performances, light shows, harvest festivals, and intangible cultural heritage experiences.