Seas of potential
5 years, 4 months ago

Seas of potential

China Daily  

Islands in China, including Zhejiang's islands, those near the seasides of Shandong and Hainan's Sanya, are major island destinations for Chinese. About a third of outbound Chinese travelers opt for island destinations, according to a report by the International Islands Tourism Conference in Zhejiang province's Zhoushan in late August. "Island tourism enables people to enjoy nature and improve health," Zhejiang's vice-governor, Cheng Yuechong, told the conference hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and Zhejiang's government. "We hope to strengthen exchanges with well-known island destinations around the world and jointly develop a high-quality island-tourism industry," Cheng says.

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Pacific Island nations hope to lure China's tourists with a promise of 'purity' as travellers return to the skies
4 months, 1 week ago

Pacific Island nations hope to lure China's tourists with a promise of 'purity' as travellers return to the skies

ABC  

At his hotel in Palau, Pai Lee has long hosted tourists on their way to the country's jellyfish lake and white sand beaches. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs website warns citizens of an increased number of security incidents in Palau, saying "cases involving the personal safety of Chinese tourists and tourism disputes have occurred from time to time". "Misrepresenting China's …

International island tourism conference wraps up in Zhejiang
1 year, 2 months ago

International island tourism conference wraps up in Zhejiang

China Daily  

Tourism experts share their views at the International Islands Tourism Conference in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, on Oct 14. More than 500 tourism experts and players from 17 countries and regions gathered at the International Islands Tourism Conference that concluded in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, on Oct 14. Hosted by the Zhejiang government, the conference aimed to offer suggestions for the high-quality …

International island tourism conference wraps up in Zhejiang
1 year, 2 months ago

International island tourism conference wraps up in Zhejiang

China Daily  

Tourism experts share their views at the International Islands Tourism Conference in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, on Oct 14. More than 500 tourism experts and players from 17 countries and regions gathered at the International Islands Tourism Conference that concluded in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, on Oct 14. Hosted by the Zhejiang government, the conference aimed to offer suggestions for the high-quality …

Coastal city plays up its unique history, charm and natural beauty
1 year, 9 months ago

Coastal city plays up its unique history, charm and natural beauty

China Daily  

A renowned tourist spot in China, coastal city Qingdao in Shandong province is an ideal destination with natural landscapes such as mountains, trees and blue sea coupled with the unique fusion of historical and modern charms. The 2023 Shandong Tourism Development Conference, to kick off in Qingdao from March 26 to 27, will highlight the integration of mountains, seas, bays, …

Coastal city plays up its unique history, charm and natural beauty
1 year, 9 months ago

Coastal city plays up its unique history, charm and natural beauty

China Daily  

Qingdao in Shandong province is an ideal destination with natural landscape. The 2023 Shandong Tourism Development Conference, to kick off in Qingdao from March 26 to 27, will highlight the integration of mountains, seas, bays, rich cultural heritage, and opening-up of the city. By 2025, the scale of Qingdao's cultural tourism industry is expected to reach more than 350 billion …

Jishan Island: a hidden gem in Taizhou
2 years, 8 months ago

Jishan Island: a hidden gem in Taizhou

China Daily  

An aerial view of Jishan Island, an island in Yuhuan, a county-level city in Taizhou, East China's Zhejiang province. Jishan Island, an island in Yuhuan, a county-level city in Taizhou, East China's Zhejiang province is considered by many locals as a hidden gem that tourists should check out. The island is also known for its rows of colorful houses by …

An island looks overseas
5 years, 10 months ago

An island looks overseas

China Daily  

A foreign visitor joins locals in a bamboo pole dance. "We've received a pretty good response after we added distinctive elements to the itineraries," China Travel International Sanya Co's inbound tourism general manager Huang Guijiao tells China Tourism News. Huang's company has incorporated religious experiences at the Nanshan Buddhism cultural resort, traditional Chinese medicine and high-speed rail transport into its …

Leisure pleasure
6 years ago

Leisure pleasure

China Daily  

Visitors marvel at a 68-meter tall shark and whale aquarium at the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai, Guangdong province. More than 11,000 islands dot the country's territory, mostly located in the provinces of Zhejiang, Fujian and Guangdong in the east and the south, according to China's State Oceanic Administration. Natural attractions and cultural sites officially recognized on those islands, excluding …

Leisure pleasure
6 years ago

Leisure pleasure

China Daily  

Part of the water entertainment facilities at the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai. CHINA DAILY Island tourism holds substantial potential in China, but-with the exception of islands in Hainan-the present facilities need to be upgraded and the sophisticated planning necessary for the islands has yet to be developed, Huang Huang, a researcher with China Tourism Academy, says. On some islands …

Leisure pleasure
6 years ago

Leisure pleasure

China Daily  

A view of the beach at Phuket in Thailand, a popular tourist destination among Chinese people. CHINA DAILY Added-value from island tourism in the country is on track for an average 20 percent-plus annual growth to stand at about 220 billion yuan in 2023, Mu says. Though they have competitive natural beauty, many Chinese islands lag behind internationally famous foreign …

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