Tourists viewing the scenery along Zangke River on a speed boat in Liuzhi special region of Liupanshui City, southwest China's Guizhou Province on Aug. 26, 2018. (Photos: Xinhua)

A contestant competes during an international paragliding invitational tournament over the Zangke River scenic area in Liuzhi special region of Liupanshui City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 27, 2018.

In recent years, local government has taken the initiative to integrate sports industry with tourism in mountainous regions, which brings more income to the locals.

From January to July in 2018, the number of visits of tourists in Liuzhi totaled about 5.72 million with a 51.3 percent year-on-year rise.

A contestant competes during a national canoe competition at the Zangke River scenic area in Liuzhi special region of Liupanshui City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 13, 2018.