Chapter 853: Driving Tourism and Economic Growth

Chengdu.

Xiao Zhang and Xiao Sun are a couple. After coming out of the cinema, they went to the coffee shop downstairs and ordered two cups of coffee. They found a relatively quiet place to sit down.

Xiao Sun's face was a little melancholy. He had encountered some troubles at work recently.

Xiao Zhang comforted: "Don't worry about work, just look for it slowly."

Xiao Sun sighed helplessly.

The company encountered difficulties in operation and directly declared bankruptcy. Xiao Sun has been working in this company since graduation. Now he suddenly doesn't know what type of job he will find next.

"It's not difficult to find a job now, but it's difficult to know what to do? What can I do?"

As a boyfriend, Xiao Zhang has been comforting his depressed girlfriend.

"You two, your coffee."

The waiter put two cups of coffee in front of the two people.

"Thank you."

A poster on the wall in front of him gave Xiao Zhang an idea to help his girlfriend relax, and he said, "Why don't we find a place to travel during this period?"

Xiao Sun would share videos of many scenic spots on Douyin every day. The two often discussed going together, but they were busy with work and could not find time.

"Don't you still have to go to work?"

"I haven't used my annual leave yet, so we can go out and find a place to relax."

Xiao Sun nodded and said, "Okay, but where should we go?"

"Hike a mountain or go to the beach."

Xiao Sun took out his mobile phone and opened Douyin, wanting to see if there was a suitable place to go on the spot.

Douyin pushed two promotional advertisements for "The Truman Show" in succession.

Xiao Sun's eyes lit up and said, "Why don't we go to the filming location of "The Truman Show" to play. I recently saw that many people went there to play, and the scenery is very beautiful."

"Let me see what this place is called?"

"Taoyuan Island."

The filming location of "The Truman Show" can be searched on Douyin.

Xiao Zhang searched for Taoyuan Island on the map: "I found this place."

After deciding on the place to travel, the two looked up some travel guides online.

Since the release of "The Truman Show", many people have shared their travel experiences online.

After the two made plans, the coffee in the cup was almost gone, and they hurried back home to pack up.

This trip only lasted two or three days, so there was no need to prepare too many things.

Two hours later, the plane from Chengdu to Qiong Province took off.

After all, they came out to travel and relax, and the scenery on the road was very good. The two people enjoyed the scenery along the way.

When the two arrived at Taoyuan Island, it was already dark.

Taoyuan Island has changed from the quietness of the past to extremely lively, with tourists everywhere.

At night, blowing the cool sea breeze, lying on the rattan chair, a few friends eating local specialties and drinking iced beer are very comfortable.

The person in charge of the island listened to Tan Yue's advice. After the crew of "The Truman Show" left, they began to build some tourist attractions on and around the island. Many places where the movie was filmed have erected billboards, becoming the hottest check-in destinations at the moment.

After the movie was released, Taoyuan Island began to change, the tourism industry increased greatly, and local residents made a lot of money because of it.

Xiao Zhang and Xiao Sun came to the hotel they had booked in advance, put down their luggage, and took a short rest.

Xiao Zhang asked: "Do you want to go out for a walk tonight?"

"The night view is not bad, there are so many people, let's go out and take a look."

In order to welcome the arrival of a large number of tourists, a food street was specially built on the island.

Xiao Zhang and Xiao Sun had not walked far before they already had a bunch of snacks in their hands.

The two found a popular place to sit down and eat.

The boss came over with a menu: "What do you want to eat?"

"Please recommend something to us. We just came here today."

"You have good taste. When the crew of "The Truman Show" was filming here, Director Tan Yue and his team often ate here. I recommend this fish to you. The meat is fresh and elastic. It was just caught from the sea today. It is guaranteed to be fresh."

The two looked at the prices on the menu, which were very affordable, and ordered some other things.

The person in charge of the island emphasized that in order to enable the long-term development of the island's tourism industry, prices have basically not risen.

After a day of traveling, the two went back to the hotel to sleep after dinner.

The next day.

The two sprayed a lot of sunscreen spray before going out. At this time, the temperature in the South China Sea was high and the ultraviolet rays were strong.

However, the really hot season has not yet arrived. It is still a small island on the sea, and the sea breeze blows from time to time.

The first place they wanted to go was naturally the various filming locations of "The Truman Show".

Xiao Zhang sighed: "So many people!"

"The Truman Show" is being screened at home and abroad, and it is normal to gather so many tourists. There are also many anchors holding their mobile phones to introduce to netizens where this scene appeared in the movie.

Because there were too many people, the two did not stay for too long and went straight to the beach.

"It's just like the video on the Internet. The sea water in this place is really clear." Xiao Sun took out his mobile phone to record the video.

In this way, two days passed in a blink of an eye.

Taoyuan Island is not very big, and the two have visited the entire island.

Xiao Sun's mood has improved, and the two people have left their figures at various check-in points.

The sun sets.

Two people holding hands and walking on the beach.

"The scenery here is beautiful, but there are a lot of people now."

Xiao Zhang replied: ""The Truman Show" is too popular. When the movie's popularity subsides, there won't be so many tourists."

"Look over there."

Xiao Sun pointed to the sun that had half disappeared into the horizon.

A gust of sea breeze blew by, and Xiao Zhang stopped.

"What's wrong?"

"Don't move yet, I'll take a picture of you."

Xiao Zhang quickly took out his mobile phone from his pocket, and a photo that could be used as wallpaper came out.

"You stand here and I'll take a picture of you too."

Walking on the beach under the sunset, unlike the tension in a big city, a comfortable and comfortable feeling arises spontaneously.

"You go ahead and don't look back."

Although Xiao Zhang didn't quite understand it, he still did it.

"Here, look at this photo."

“You can post it directly to Moments.”

"That's what I thought too."

Xiao Sun edited a copy in Moments: Walking on the beach with the person you love most under the sunset.

After posting to Moments, he sent the photo he just took to Xiao Zhang: "You can also send one."

"OK."

The two held hands, admiring the fleeting beauty, chatting and laughing.

The purpose of this trip has been achieved, and the two are ready to return to Chengdu.

When it comes to work, Xiao Sun wants to take his time, as rushing can't solve any problems.

Taoyuan Island is quite popular on the Internet, and many media have reported on this matter.

"Nanhai Metropolis Morning News: Since the release of "The Truman Show", Taoyuan Island, the filming location, has become a popular tourist destination, with many tourists coming here."

"Entertainment Weekly: Just as "The Truman Show" became a hit at home and abroad, Taoyuan Island, where the film was filmed, attracted a large number of tourists and the tourism industry developed rapidly."

"Hainan Observer: Recently, Taoyuan Island in the South China Sea has experienced a wave of tourism because of the movie "The Truman Show" that is currently being released. The filming location in the movie has become a popular tourist spot."

""Entertainment News": "The Truman Show" not only achieved high box office in the global film market, but also promoted the economic development of a little-known island."

Many netizens on the short video noticed this news.

"Can it still be like this? A movie can actually drive the economic development of a place?"

"As a native of Qiong Province, I envy Taoyuan Island in real name. I have been suffering from pinkeye recently."

"It would be great if our place can also be used as a filming location for Mr. Tan Yue's movie."

"Recently, I saw many Internet celebrities going to Taoyuan Island to check in. I didn't expect that this place would be the filming location of "The Truman Show." I also want to go there during my break."

"Teacher Tan Yue's film can add a new label and help local economic development."

“The scenery of Taoyuan Island is indeed very beautiful, and the food is also good. I like to eat the local deep-sea fish the most. I recommend it to everyone who wants to go there.”

"If you go now, there will be more tourists. It is recommended to go again later."

Bright Entertainment Company, President's Office.

Tan Yue, who was standing by the window in a daze, was awakened by the ringing of his cell phone.

Tan Yue returned to the computer and picked up his cell phone, with a confused look on his face. The person calling was Village Chief Liu of Liantian Village on Taoyuan Island.

"Does Director Tan still remember me? I am Liu Youzhu from Liantian Village."

"Of course I remember Village Chief Liu, you even bought me a drink on Taoyuan Island."

The two of them laughed together.

Village Chief Liu said: "Sorry, Director Tan, to bother you at this time."

"It's okay. Did something happen?"

Village Chief Liu hurriedly said: "No, no, everything is fine here. Your movies have attracted many tourists. Now the tourism industry is developing very fast. I am calling you today just to say thank you on behalf of everyone." "

"The movie is just a promotion for you. The main reason is that you have so many tourists because of the beautiful scenery there."

Chen Ziyu knocked on the door lightly and came in. Tan Yue indicated that he was on the phone and did not disturb him.

On the phone, Village Chief Liu said: "Be sure to come back when you have time. We are all waiting to treat you to a drink."

"Okay, this time will definitely pass when I'm done. I also want to eat the fish from your place."

"I'll mail it to you now."

"ah?!"

Tan Yue just said something casually, but he didn't expect Village Chief Liu to be so serious.

After some pulling and pulling, Tan Yue couldn't help but sent the company's address.

After hanging up the phone, Chen Ziyu smiled and said, "Who is this?"

Tan Yue told about the recent large number of tourists visiting Taoyuan Island.

Chen Ziyu said with emotion: "I saw many people posting videos of Taoyuan Island on the Internet. It is very meaningful that a movie can bring such a big change to a place."

On the other hand, "The Truman Show" drives the economic development of Taoyuan Island and is also a good gimmick for the movie.

U.K.

Coffee is very popular in European and American countries, but Britain is a country that prefers tea, and most of them drink strong tea.

But some people like to drink coffee. Dickens Spindu is a famous British film critic. He walked into a coffee shop today.

"Still the same?"

From the waiter's words, he knew that Dickens Spindu often came to this cafe.

Dickens Spindu smiled and nodded, found a seat and sat down, took out his mobile phone and looked at the news on the Internet boredly.

It was now two o'clock in the afternoon. Dickens Spindu felt that drinking a cup of coffee could wipe away the sleepiness during this period. Over the years, he gradually developed the habit of drinking coffee at this time.

He has basically seen all the movies that are being released, and there are no new movies released at the moment, so it will seem boring.

"Your coffee, sir."

"Thanks."

Dickens Spindu put down his cell phone, picked up a spoon and gently stirred the coffee, and the strong smell of coffee hit his face.

Leisurely afternoon tea time begins.

At first, the discussion at another table not far away did not attract Dickens Spindu's attention, and he had no interest in eavesdropping on other people's privacy.

"There are many good movies being released recently. Have you gone to the cinema?"

This sentence aroused Dickens Spindu's interest. As a film critic, he still likes to hear other people mention film-related things.

Dickens Spindu looked at the cup in his hand, but his attention was actually focused on the conversation of the people next to him.

"I've been a little busy during this period. I took the time to watch two movies and they both felt pretty good."

Deacons Spindu nodded slightly. Starting from May, the quality of several movies released in China is pretty good, but only to an acceptable level. In his opinion, there will be no big hits.

The people next to me were drinking coffee and continuing to chat about movies.

"Have you gone to see "The Truman Show"?"

"I saw it. This Chinese movie has become so popular in China recently, so I went to see it. The movie is very good, and I want to watch it again when I have a break."

"I also have this idea. Let's go see it together when you have a rest."

Dickens Spindu frowned slightly. Among the movies currently showing in the cinema, this is the only Chinese movie that he has not watched yet. He has been a film critic for some years, but he really has no interest in Chinese films.

But these days, he heard people mention this movie more than once in this cafe. There are also many people discussing "The Truman Show" online.

"Is it really so beautiful?" Dickens Spindu thought silently in his heart.

After hearing it many times, I will inevitably become a little curious. Even if I don't like Chinese movies, I will still be interested in it.

Dickens Spindu didn't leave in a hurry. He drank his coffee slowly before getting up and leaving, heading to the cinema.

He wants to see if the movie "The Truman Show" that has been praised by so many people is what it says on the Internet.