A chef pulls the dough to make noodles. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The 6th Wuzhong Early Morning Tea (Zaocha) Food Culture Festival opened on April 28 in Wuzhong, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, and is set to last eight days, inviting tourists to taste Ningxia's local cuisine.

The lively market, featuring zaocha, exquisite pastries, local snacks, agricultural products and handicrafts, attracted many visitors.

People select exquisite handicrafts. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Zaocha has long served as a distinctive hallmark of Wuzhong. This year's event is notably comprehensive, featuring 154 booths and more than 800 zaocha shops that will welcome attendees concurrently. Additionally, the event includes 60 exhibitions dedicated to intangible cultural heritage, alongside various cultural and sports activities. There are 10 boutique tourist routes available for exploration.

Attractive discounts, such as 14.2 million yuan ($2.08 million) in consumption vouchers and free parking, enhance tourists' expectations and experience.