Central China's Hubei Province plans to host an international tourist festival in its capital city, Wuhan, on Sept. 25-27, according to the festival executive committee.

Located on the bank of the Yangtze River, Wuhan is a famous tourist destination and distribution center in central China. It was assessed as one of "China's excellent tourist cities" last year.

The program will include a series of festive events, such as a village tour, Yangtze tour, international tourist fashion show as well as a Jingdezhen china ware show.

It is the first time the city has hosted an international tourist gala. More than 200 businesses will take part in preparations and 30 hotels will provide free accommodation for over 1,500 visitors from home and abroad.

( Xinhau News Agency August 13, 2002)