The misty Lyuchunhu Mountain is covered with vibrant trees and blooming azaleas. [Photo/WeChat account: quzhoutv]

Qujiang district and Longyou county in Quzhou, East China's Zhejiang province agreed to work together to construct the Lyuchunhu Mountain scenic spot, local media reported on April 8.

Zhu Jiandong, head of Longyou, said that the scenic spot is expected to boost the tourism industry in Longyou and Qujiang, improve their reputations and promote rural revitalization.

The two places plan to invest 2.5 billion yuan ($354 million) in the project, which will feature sightseeing, skiing, rehabilitation, entertainment and shopping.

According to the agreement, the scenic spot will cover an area of 69.4 square kilometers, with the first phase occupying 22.15 square kilometers, including two villages in Qujiang and three in Longyou.

Construction on two cableways for passenger and cargo and an electric substation has been completed, which have set records in Zhejiang with 2,880 meters in length, 874 meters in height difference, and 3,009 meters in oblique distance.

Hiking trails and parking lots are under construction, and construction on ski fields and visitor centers is scheduled to start this year.

With an altitude of 1,390.5 meters, Lyuchunhu Mountain borders Qujiang, Longyou in Quzhou, and Suichang county in Lishui, and is an important wetland in Zhejiang.

The mountain is renowned for its 100,000 mu (6,666.67 hectares) of azaleas on both sides of its ridge, where numerous visitors flock to admire the blooming flowers when spring comes. It also offers gorgeous panoramic views of the picturesque surroundings.