Homestay industry revives island's economy in East China

Nanji Island, a popular tourist destination in Wenzhou city of Zhejiang province, boasts a booming homestay industry that has greatly revived the local economy.

With over 50 homestays on the island, Nanji county developed a variety of themed guesthouses, such as cabins, tents and cliff hotels.

As of 2019, the island's tourism-related revenue, including income from catering, accommodation and retail sales, amounted to more than 100 million yuan, which has provided a big stimulus to the local economy.