The 12th Sanmenxia international tourism festival and trade fair will take place in April in Sanmenxia city of Central China's Henan Province.

An official with the city government said that the festival, hosted by Sanmenxia city government, will run from April 20 to 25, with Yellow River culture as its theme.

Since its debut in 1992, the festival has been successfully held 11 times. This year's festival will encompass a series of activities including tourism promotion, investment fairs, commodities, catering culture and business trips.

More than 500 businessmen are expected to participate in the festival, which will open 160 projects.

Located in the western part of Henan Province, Sanmenxia city is the historical focal point of Yellow River culture.

(Xinhua News Agency March 7, 2006)