Xiazhi homestay in Daishan county, Zhoushan. [Photo/WeChat account: zsqdly]

Zhoushan in East China's Zhejiang province published measures to support the high-quality development of its homestay industry on Oct 11.

In recent years, Zhoushan's homestay industry has experienced rapid development and the city currently has more than 4,000 homestays, including 101 boutique homestays and four homestay complexes.

These measures specify the development of homestays in the city from boutique homestays to homestay complexes to homestay clusters.

Meizhan homestay on Dongji Island in Zhoushan. [Photo/WeChat account: zsqdly]

Zhoushan defines the homestay cluster as a cluster featuring cultural and natural landscapes, as well as integrating various homestays, public services, and other commercial activities.

Covering no more than 1 square kilometer, homestay clusters will be designed and developed by homestay management companies.

A one-time subsidy of 500,000 yuan ($776,800) will be given to renowned homestay brands that decide to operate in Zhoushan to support the construction of supporting facilities.

Xiazhi homestay in Daishan county, Zhoushan. [Photo/WeChat account: zsqdly]

According to the measures, Zhoushan will house 300 boutique homestays by 2023, including 100 winning provincial recognition as well as introduce and cultivate 10 first-class homestay brands in China by the same year.