Chongqing Fengjie: Power Supply Safeguards Summer Mountain Resort Economy

At the height of summer, the Sanxia Zhidian (Three Gorges Summit) area in Chongqing's Fengjie County is embraced by lush forests and cool weather, fueling a thriving summer retreat and cultural tourism industry. On weekends, the Sanxia Zhidian Scenic Area receives up to 19,000 visitors in a single day. Leveraging this tourist influx, Shimiao Village along the route has developed 32 boutique guesthouses and 17 mountain farm stays, complemented by leisure offerings such as mountaintop cafés, orchard fruit-picking, and stargazing campsites. The scenic area's distribution center has also put 26 public DC fast-charging piles into operation.

This summer, the area's overall electricity load surged by 62% month-on-month, making reliable power supply and safety management a top concern for local tourism operators. In response, State Grid Chongqing Fengjie Power Supply Company has proactively stepped in, conducting on-site electrical inspections at guesthouses and farm stays. In addition, the company has carried out in-depth operation and maintenance of the 26 DC charging piles at the distribution center, testing the insulation of charging guns and grounding protection devices, and establishing a 24-hour rapid-repair response mechanism—fully easing the travel concerns of visitors traveling in new-energy vehicles.

By proactively conducting on-site inspections and remediation, State Grid Chongqing Fengjie Power Supply Company has addressed power-supply gaps in the mountain area, helping safeguard against forest fires and ensure electrical safety while safeguarding steady income for local tourism businesses. This has provided solid support for the development of the local summer resort economy.

Employees of State Grid Chongqing Fengjie Power Supply Company inspect electrical conditions at a guesthouse

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Employees of State Grid Chongqing Fengjie Power Supply Company inspect power lines

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Myriad lights illuminate the night at Sanxia Zhidian

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Going forward, State Grid Chongqing Fengjie Power Supply Company will continue to focus on the overall electricity needs arising from cultural-tourism integration and rural revitalization in the Sanxia Zhidian area, further refining the "one site, one plan" dedicated power guarantee model for cultural-tourism sites. Through stable, safe, and high-quality power supply, the company aims to empower the upgrade and growth of the mountain summer resort industry.