Travel experts explore Suzhou's cultural, tourism offerings
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Travel experts explore Suzhou's cultural, tourism offerings

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Overseas travel agents who participated in the recently concluded China International Travel Mart 2024 in Shanghai were invited to attend a tourism event in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, on Monday. The event hosted 30 overseas travel agents from six Gulf countries and Russia, 24 young Sinologists from 21 countries, and 30 representatives from Suzhou's travel agencies, online travel platforms, scenic spots, and hotels. During the two-day itinerary, the overseas travel agents also conducted site inspections of the Humble Administrator's Garden, the Zhouzhuang water town, and a museum showcasing the traditional arts and crafts of Suzhou. It aimed to promote China's national tourism image to the world, integrate inbound tourism products and resources, further develop the inbound tourism market, and promote international tourism exchange and cooperation.

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Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism
4 days, 18 hours ago

Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism

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Inbound travelers visit a gift shop at a mountain scenic spot in Quanzhou, Fujian province. China will continue to facilitate cross-border travel, welcoming people from all countries to visit and experience its diverse charm and share in its development dividends, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in November. "If a guest really likes China, they will surely prefer to stay …

Shandong shines at intl travel event
4 weeks ago

Shandong shines at intl travel event

China Daily  

Shandong's distinctive cultural performances wow visitors at the China International Travel Mart 2024. The China International Travel Mart 2024 officially began in Shanghai on Nov 22, featuring over 1,000 international exhibitors and nearly 600 overseas travel salespersons from 80 countries and regions. This exhibit focused on high-quality development through the deep integration of culture and tourism, and unveiled Shandong's rich …

Promotion Meeting of Cultural and Tourism of Cool Guiyang held in Singapore
4 weeks ago

Promotion Meeting of Cultural and Tourism of Cool Guiyang held in Singapore

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The Promotion Meeting of Cultural and Tourism of Cool Guiyang was held in Singapore on Nov 22, with representatives of over 50 cultural and tourism enterprises, including tourism associations and key travel agencies from Guiyang and Singapore, participating. Boasting unique natural conditions, Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, has creatively introduced over 100 tourism activities related to mountains. Singapore …

Suzhou Tourism Soars, With Over 495,000 Visitors in the First Seven Months of 2024
2 months, 1 week ago

Suzhou Tourism Soars, With Over 495,000 Visitors in the First Seven Months of 2024

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Suzhou, Jiangsu province, has seen a massive influx of inbound travelers in the first seven months of 2024, with a year-on-year increase of nearly 98 percent. The city's tourism market is showing a strong recovery, with inbound overnight tourists primarily coming from Australia, Japan, South Korea, the United States, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam.

Shandong promotes tourism in Singapore
2 months, 1 week ago

Shandong promotes tourism in Singapore

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Shandong province, renowned as the birthplace of Confucius, hosted a promotional event in Singapore on Oct 8 to boost tourism. During the event, Shandong offered a diverse range of tourism services, including themed tours focused on flower viewing, beach vacations, cultural exploration, folk experiences, and culinary discoveries. Wang Lei, head of the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, emphasized …

Shandong cultural tourism offerings showcased in Beijing
3 months ago

Shandong cultural tourism offerings showcased in Beijing

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Shandong province, renowned as the birthplace of Confucius, brought its rich cultural heritage and diverse tourism offerings to Tsinghua University on Sept 20. Shandong's 16 cities take turns spotlighting their unique tourism offerings. The promotional event titled "Traveling in Shandong with Confucius" showcased the province's charm through a variety of engaging activities, including cultural performances, an intangible cultural heritage market, …

Foreign tourists flock to Hunan and savor local culture
3 months ago

Foreign tourists flock to Hunan and savor local culture

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From left: Tourists gather at Zhurong Peak on Mount Heng to admire the breathtaking winter scenery. Support has been provided for Changsha and Zhangjiajie to make good use of the 72-hour and the 144-hour transit visa-free policy, while the recovery and expansion of international flight routes has dramatically influenced development of Hunan's inbound tourism. In February, Changsha conducted an eight-day …

Foreign tourists flock to Hunan and savor local culture
3 months ago

Foreign tourists flock to Hunan and savor local culture

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From left: Clouds in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area of Zhangjiajie in Hunan province evoke scenes like those from a fairy tale. At the ongoing third Hunan Tourism Development Conference held in Hengyang from Friday to Sunday, provincial officials hailed inbound tourism as a driving force for the local economy and pledged to spare no effort in promoting Hunan's rich cultural …

Foreign tourists flock to Hunan and savor local culture
3 months ago

Foreign tourists flock to Hunan and savor local culture

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From left: Clouds in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area of Zhangjiajie in Hunan province evoke scenes like those from a fairy tale. At the ongoing third Hunan Tourism Development Conference held in Hengyang from Friday to Sunday, provincial officials hailed inbound tourism as a driving force for the local economy and pledged to spare no effort in promoting Hunan's rich cultural …

Shanghai ready to roll out tourism festival
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shanghai ready to roll out tourism festival

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The 35th Shanghai Tourism Festival will take place from Sept 14 to Oct 6 with about 200 themed tours, activities, and products introduced alongside the iconic float parade. A series of key events are scheduled throughout this year's festival, according to Cheng Meihong, deputy director of the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism. The Lin-gang Special Area introduces three …

Beijing big draw with Malaysian visitors
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing big draw with Malaysian visitors

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Visitors experience the making of an image of Lord Rabbit, known as tu'er ye, which is a symbol of Beijing's culture. Lin Ruiguo, who runs one of Malaysia's biggest outbound trip wholesalers, Golden Destinations, said his company is sending nearly 200 travel groups to China in September and October. The Beijing tourism authority took six travel operators to the Malaysian …

Beijing big draw with Malaysian visitors
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing big draw with Malaysian visitors

China Daily  

Visitors experience the making of an image of Lord Rabbit, known as tu'er ye, which is a symbol of Beijing's culture. Lin Ruiguo, who runs one of Malaysia's biggest outbound trip wholesalers, Golden Destinations, said his company is sending nearly 200 travel groups to China in September and October. The Beijing tourism authority took six travel operators to the Malaysian …

Experiences for tourists get personal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Experiences for tourists get personal

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Camping tents in July in the Tengger Desert in Zhongwei, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, a popular destination for nature lovers, provide overnight shelter and the opportunity to witness sunrises and enjoy stargazing. "Our principle is simple — we never rush our guests," says Yang Wei, a private travel planner based in Northwest China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region. They are also …

Experiences for tourists get personal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Experiences for tourists get personal

China Daily  

Camping tents in July in the Tengger Desert in Zhongwei, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, a popular destination for nature lovers, provide overnight shelter and the opportunity to witness sunrises and enjoy stargazing. "Our principle is simple — we never rush our guests," says Yang Wei, a private travel planner based in Northwest China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region. They are also …

Diplomats feel the charm of Beijing's culture
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Diplomats feel the charm of Beijing's culture

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From June 28 to 30, the "2024 Discover China Cultural Tour of Beijing for Diplomats in China" was successfully held in Beijing. The event featured an immersive sitcom performance, promoting Beijing's culture and tourism offerings, visits to three themed routes showcasing the unique cultural charm of Beijing, and the stylish intangible cultural heritage experiences. The event was hosted by the …

Diplomats feel the charm of Beijing's culture
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Diplomats feel the charm of Beijing's culture

China Daily  

From June 28 to 30, the "2024 Discover China Cultural Tour of Beijing for Diplomats in China" was successfully held in Beijing. The event featured an immersive sitcom performance, promoting Beijing's culture and tourism offerings, visits to three themed routes showcasing the unique cultural charm of Beijing, and the stylish intangible cultural heritage experiences. The event was hosted by the …

Foreign diplomats immerse themselves in Beijing's cultural splendor
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Foreign diplomats immerse themselves in Beijing's cultural splendor

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A diplomat enjoys Chinese intangible cultural heritage during the tour. Over 40 foreign diplomats in China embarked on an immersive travel experience, discovering a variety of new cultural and tourism hot spots in the capital city, during June 28-30. They were participants in the "Discover China Cultural Tour of Beijing For Diplomats in China", organized by the Ministry of Culture …

Foreign diplomats immerse themselves in Beijing's cultural splendor
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Foreign diplomats immerse themselves in Beijing's cultural splendor

China Daily  

A diplomat enjoys Chinese intangible cultural heritage during the tour. Over 40 foreign diplomats in China embarked on an immersive travel experience, discovering a variety of new cultural and tourism hot spots in the capital city, during June 28-30. They were participants in the "Discover China Cultural Tour of Beijing For Diplomats in China", organized by the Ministry of Culture …

Foreign diplomats immerse themselves in Beijing's cultural splendor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Foreign diplomats immerse themselves in Beijing's cultural splendor

China Daily  

A diplomat enjoys Chinese intangible cultural heritage during the tour. Over 40 foreign diplomats in China embarked on an immersive travel experience, discovering a variety of new cultural and tourism hot spots in the capital city, during June 28-30. They were participants in the "Discover China Cultural Tour of Beijing For Diplomats in China", organized by the Ministry of Culture …

Foreign diplomats immerse themselves in Beijing's cultural splendor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Foreign diplomats immerse themselves in Beijing's cultural splendor

China Daily  

A diplomat enjoys Chinese intangible cultural heritage during the tour. Over 40 foreign diplomats in China embarked on an immersive travel experience, discovering a variety of new cultural and tourism hot spots in the capital city, during June 28-30. They were participants in the "Discover China Cultural Tour of Beijing For Diplomats in China", organized by the Ministry of Culture …

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook

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Tourists from the Mein Schiff 5 cruise ship enjoy their visit to Shanghai on April 6. CHEN AIPING/XINHUA Last month, senior tour operator Iain Bell traveled from the United Kingdom to China at the invitation of Beijing tourism authorities to sample the capital city's cultural and historical charms. Following in the footsteps of the UK visitors, more than 100 travel …

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook

China Daily  

Tourists from the Mein Schiff 5 cruise ship enjoy their visit to Shanghai on April 6. CHEN AIPING/XINHUA Last month, senior tour operator Iain Bell traveled from the United Kingdom to China at the invitation of Beijing tourism authorities to sample the capital city's cultural and historical charms. Following in the footsteps of the UK visitors, more than 100 travel …

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook

China Daily  

Tourists from the Mein Schiff 5 cruise ship enjoy their visit to Shanghai on April 6. CHEN AIPING/XINHUA Last month, senior tour operator Iain Bell traveled from the United Kingdom to China at the invitation of Beijing tourism authorities to sample the capital city's cultural and historical charms. Following in the footsteps of the UK visitors, more than 100 travel …

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook

China Daily  

Tourists from the Mein Schiff 5 cruise ship enjoy their visit to Shanghai on April 6. CHEN AIPING/XINHUA Last month, senior tour operator Iain Bell traveled from the United Kingdom to China at the invitation of Beijing tourism authorities to sample the capital city's cultural and historical charms. Following in the footsteps of the UK visitors, more than 100 travel …

Shandong unveils measures to boost inbound tourism
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Shandong unveils measures to boost inbound tourism

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A signing ceremony is held at the 2024 Shandong International Travel Operators Conference. In an effort to boost market confidence and promote the development of inbound tourism, Shandong province unveiled a comprehensive set of policies and measures on April 25, according to guidelines released by the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism at the 2024 Shandong International Travel Operators …

Shandong unveils measures to boost inbound tourism
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Shandong unveils measures to boost inbound tourism

China Daily  

A signing ceremony is held at the 2024 Shandong International Travel Operators Conference. In an effort to boost market confidence and promote the development of inbound tourism, Shandong province unveiled a comprehensive set of policies and measures on April 25, according to guidelines released by the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism at the 2024 Shandong International Travel Operators …

Conference on Shandong tourism development to open in Linyi
8 months ago

Conference on Shandong tourism development to open in Linyi

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Linyi's Daigu Landform Scenic Area offers a glimpse into the wonders of geological diversity with its captivating rock formations. A conference on Shandong tourism development will be held in Linyi, Shandong province from April 25 to 26. The conference will invite representatives of major source market countries and regions, foreign diplomats, overseas tourism organizations and associations, and overseas airline representatives …

Conference on Shandong tourism development to open in Linyi
8 months ago

Conference on Shandong tourism development to open in Linyi

China Daily  

Linyi's Daigu Landform Scenic Area offers a glimpse into the wonders of geological diversity with its captivating rock formations. A conference on Shandong tourism development will be held in Linyi, Shandong province from April 25 to 26. The conference will invite representatives of major source market countries and regions, foreign diplomats, overseas tourism organizations and associations, and overseas airline representatives …

Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Conference opens new horizons
8 months, 1 week ago

Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Conference opens new horizons

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The 18th Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Conference opened in Xingyi city, Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture, Guizhou province, on April 11, 2024. The 18th Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Conference commenced at the Fenglin Buyi Scenic Area in Xingyi city, Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture in Guizhou province on Thursday, with the theme "Promoting the deep integration of culture …

Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Conference opens new horizons
8 months, 1 week ago

Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Conference opens new horizons

China Daily  

The 18th Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Conference opened in Xingyi city, Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture, Guizhou province, on April 11, 2024. The 18th Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Conference commenced at the Fenglin Buyi Scenic Area in Xingyi city, Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture in Guizhou province on Thursday, with the theme "Promoting the deep integration of culture …

Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Conference opens new horizons
8 months, 1 week ago

Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Conference opens new horizons

China Daily  

The 18th Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Conference opened in Xingyi city, Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture, Guizhou province, on April 11, 2024. The 18th Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Conference commenced at the Fenglin Buyi Scenic Area in Xingyi city, Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture in Guizhou province on Thursday, with the theme "Promoting the deep integration of culture …

Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Conference opens new horizons
8 months, 1 week ago

Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Conference opens new horizons

China Daily  

The 18th Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Conference opened in Xingyi city, Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture, Guizhou province, on April 11, 2024. The 18th Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Conference commenced at the Fenglin Buyi Scenic Area in Xingyi city, Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture in Guizhou province on Thursday, with the theme "Promoting the deep integration of culture …

Efforts to make travel to China easier result in uptick in visits
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Efforts to make travel to China easier result in uptick in visits

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Passengers from the Mein Schiff 5 international cruise ship are greeted as they arrive at a port in Shanghai on Saturday. CHINA DAILY To improve the travel experience for international tourists, the central government has released some guidelines to optimize online payments, tour products and accommodation bookings in recent months. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism is also working with …

Efforts to make travel to China easier result in uptick in visits
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Efforts to make travel to China easier result in uptick in visits

China Daily  

Passengers from the Mein Schiff 5 international cruise ship are greeted as they arrive at a port in Shanghai on Saturday. CHINA DAILY To improve the travel experience for international tourists, the central government has released some guidelines to optimize online payments, tour products and accommodation bookings in recent months. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism is also working with …

Foreigners' tours in China to be more convenient: minister
9 months, 1 week ago

Foreigners' tours in China to be more convenient: minister

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A foreign visitor had her photo taken while touring Beijing's Jingshan Park, Feb 21, 2024. "This is indeed an unexpected, new problem as mobile payment develops very rapidly in China," Sun told domestic and foreign journalists after the close of China's annual national legislative session in Beijing. Domestic payment platforms and enterprises have worked together to simplify the process by …

Foreigners' tours in China to be more convenient: minister
9 months, 1 week ago

Foreigners' tours in China to be more convenient: minister

China Daily  

A foreign visitor had her photo taken while touring Beijing's Jingshan Park, Feb 21, 2024. "This is indeed an unexpected, new problem as mobile payment develops very rapidly in China," Sun told domestic and foreign journalists after the close of China's annual national legislative session in Beijing. Domestic payment platforms and enterprises have worked together to simplify the process by …

Foreigners' tours in China to be more convenient: minister
9 months, 1 week ago

Foreigners' tours in China to be more convenient: minister

China Daily  

A foreign visitor had her photo taken while touring Beijing's Jingshan Park, Feb 21, 2024. "This is indeed an unexpected, new problem as mobile payment develops very rapidly in China," Sun told domestic and foreign journalists after the close of China's annual national legislative session in Beijing. Domestic payment platforms and enterprises have worked together to simplify the process by …

Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei coordinate tourism development
10 months ago

Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei coordinate tourism development

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An aerial view of the meeting point between the three regions. ZHAO ZISHUO/XINHUA Since 2014, Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei have signed agreements on culture, performing arts, protection of the Great Wall and personnel exchanges to promote the integrated development of the cultural and tourism market in the region. The three regions have also developed high-quality cultural tourism products and brands, …

Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei coordinate tourism development
10 months ago

Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei coordinate tourism development

China Daily  

An aerial view of the meeting point between the three regions. ZHAO ZISHUO/XINHUA Since 2014, Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei have signed agreements on culture, performing arts, protection of the Great Wall and personnel exchanges to promote the integrated development of the cultural and tourism market in the region. The three regions have also developed high-quality cultural tourism products and brands, …

China strives to promote local tourism with quality service and cultural riches
10 months, 4 weeks ago

China strives to promote local tourism with quality service and cultural riches

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Tourists pose for photos in Harbin, Heilongjiang province on Jan 7, 2024. HARBIN - With China's northeastern city of Harbin gaining prominence as a top winter destination, tourism bureaus nationwide are actively promoting local attractions and employing innovative strategies to entice visitors. Liu Hong, head of the culture and tourism bureau of the Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Southwest China's …

Jinan to boost winter tourism consumption
1 year ago

Jinan to boost winter tourism consumption

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Jinan, the capital city of East China's Shandong province, has unveiled measures to explore the potential of cultural tourism consumption during winter to boost local tourism market. Sun Jing, deputy director of the Jinan bureau of culture and tourism, said that by making full use of the city's unique winter cultural tourism resources, they aim to stimulate the potential for …

Jining to further promote cultural tourism
1 year, 3 months ago

Jining to further promote cultural tourism

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Jining in East China's Shandong province explores ways to promote the development of its cultural tourism industry by rolling out major projects. Jining in East China's Shandong province has been further promoting the development of its cultural tourism industry by rolling out major projects. The city has also provided an extra loan of 1.28 billion yuan to cultural tourism companies …

Shandong promotes culture, tourism in South Korea
1 year, 6 months ago

Shandong promotes culture, tourism in South Korea

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The Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism held a promotional event in South Korea on May 30 to further cultural exchanges and attract more tourists from South Korea. Shandong hosts a cultural and tourism promotional event in South Korea on May 30. The event was attended by more than 160 guests comprising government officials from Shandong and South Korea, …

Shandong promotes culture, tourism in Japan
1 year, 6 months ago

Shandong promotes culture, tourism in Japan

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A cultural tourism promotion event titled "Hometown of Confucius, Hospitable Shandong" was held in Tokyo, Japan, on May 25. The event, organized by the Shandong Provincial Department of Cultural and Tourism, brought together a diverse range of over 140 guests, comprising esteemed government officials from Shandong and Japan, prominent media outlets, key representatives from local travel agencies, airlines, hotels, overseas …

Shandong Tourism Development Conference in more detail
1 year, 8 months ago

Shandong Tourism Development Conference in more detail

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Logo The overall design of the conference logo echoes Qingdao's character of "mountain, sea, city and bay", highlighting the characteristic style of "red tiles, green trees, blue sea and blue skies", by implementing youthful and romantic colors to go along with an open and inclusive mind. The overall design concept of Happy implies the infinite vitality boosted by the recovery …

Shandong enterprises to embrace opportunities in overseas trade activities
2 years ago

Shandong enterprises to embrace opportunities in overseas trade activities

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JINAN -- Enterprises from East China's economic powerhouse Shandong province will seek business opportunities in overseas trips planned from mid-December to mid-January next year, according to local authorities. The trips are part of a trade campaign set up by Shandong's commerce department and will see the participants, mainly small and medium-sized enterprises, visit various countries and regions, including Japan, Vietnam …

Suzhou taps into international travel market
2 years, 1 month ago

Suzhou taps into international travel market

China Daily  

A demonstration of Suzhou's incense culture. Its official Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube accounts have altogether attracted 100,000 new followers from November 2021 to October 2022, according to data released by the city's culture, radio, television and tourism bureau on Nov 1. Xu Weirong, deputy director of the Suzhou culture, radio, television and tourism bureau, made a speech on an …

Staycations soar as travelers embrace local experiences
2 years, 10 months ago

Staycations soar as travelers embrace local experiences

China Daily  

The ongoing pandemic has changed the traveling behaviors and tastes of visitors, bringing challenges as well as opportunities to the tourism industry. In Suzhou, Jiangsu province, Yan Wei's routine is to guide small tour groups－no more than 12 travelers, to the city's traditional gardens and museums, with informative commentaries. The demand is higher in cities full of culture and history, …

Staycations soar as travelers embrace local experiences
2 years, 10 months ago

Staycations soar as travelers embrace local experiences

China Daily  

The ongoing pandemic has changed the traveling behaviors and tastes of visitors, bringing challenges as well as opportunities to the tourism industry. In Suzhou, Jiangsu province, Yan Wei's routine is to guide small tour groups－no more than 12 travelers, to the city's traditional gardens and museums, with informative commentaries. The demand is higher in cities full of culture and history, …

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