China’s largest red tourism regional alliance has formed by 36 red tourism scenic spots in Shandong, Jiangsu, and Anhui provinces.

A joint manifesto has been signed for building the alliance, promising that all the menbers will protect red tourism resources in order to maintain sustainable development. Red tourism refers to travel spots and scenic routes that tell the story of China's growth and glorious Communist history.

Jinan – Jining – Zaozhuang – Linyi - Liangyungang, Nanjing – Zhenjiang – Jurong - Changshu, Taizhou – Yancheng – Huaian - Xuzhou, Huangshan – Jixi – Jingde – Jingxian – Xuancheng - Wuhu will be the four boutique routes that the three provinces will focus on.

The cooperation is believed to be a good way to integrate the tourism resources of Shandong, Jiangsu and Anhui, and to promote the development of their tourism sector.