For the city of Guilin, in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, the event offered a chance to showcase the city's culture and tourism resources to visiting athletes. More than 1,000 matches unfolded across the Guilin International Conference & Exhibition Center and Shanshui Park, with the venues hosting a near-continuous stream of sporting action. CHINA DAILY
Known for its dramatic karst peaks and winding rivers, Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, offered more than postcard views last week. The city hosted the 2025 "Li-Ning Cup" China Pickleball Circuit Finals, a national-level championship that concluded on Sunday and underscored the sport's rapid rise across the country.
The four-day event blended competition with culture, becoming an example of how sports can shape a city's tourism identity.
Alongside the matches, a lively carnival brought players and residents together, creating an atmosphere that extended well beyond the courts.
If the numbers are any indication, pickleball is gaining momentum
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