Shandong looks to boost tourism
1 year, 8 months ago

Shandong looks to boost tourism

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Musicians stage a flash mob performance in the old town of Qingdao in Shandong province. WANG XIAOLI/FOR CHINA DAILY Shandong province, the home of ancient philosophers Confucius and Mencius, is making a great effort to leverage its many natural and cultural resources to boost the development of tourism and turn itself into an international tourism destination, according to officials at a high-profile conference recently. "The tourism sector, which is a critical contributor to socioeconomic development, will play a major role in bolstering market consumption and accelerating economic growth," said Lin Wu, Party chief of the province, during the 2023 Shandong Tourism Development Conference, which concluded on Monday in Qingdao. It is home to four UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage sites, including Mount Tai, and has 244 4A and 5A tourist scenic spots and 45 tourist resorts at the provincial level or above, as well as famous annual events such as the Qingdao International Beer Festival. Wang Lei, head of the province's department of culture and tourism, said that Shandong will deepen cooperation with other provinces to develop tourist brands, share resources, create new products and hold special events to showcase the scenery and customs of the nine provincial-level areas along the Yellow River and work together to boost the development of the cultural tourism industry.

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Shandong shines at intl travel event

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Chongqing becomes magnet for tourism

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Shandong boosts tourism infrastructure with new hotel projects
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Shandong boosts tourism infrastructure with new hotel projects

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Shandong unveils plan to cultivate leading agricultural enterprises

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Shandong promotes tourism in Singapore
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Shandong promotes tourism in Singapore

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Shandong tourism sees significant growth during National Day holiday
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Shandong tourism sees significant growth during National Day holiday

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China's smart tourism applications offer unique experiences to foreign travelers
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China's smart tourism applications offer unique experiences to foreign travelers

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Hunan tourism conference propels industry to new heights

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Foreign tourists flock to Hunan and savor local culture

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Qingdao pockets over 8.46b yuan in tourism revenue over holiday

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Cities on track for tourism boost

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Cities on track for tourism boost

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Meeting plans route to boost tourism

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Meeting plans route to boost tourism
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Meeting plans route to boost tourism

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1 year ago

Qingdao marine-themed educational tourism booms

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Shandong retains strong appeal for investment
1 year, 1 month ago

Shandong retains strong appeal for investment

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Shandong retains strong appeal for investment
1 year, 1 month ago

Shandong retains strong appeal for investment

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1 year, 2 months ago

Qingdao Multinationals Summit landmark event for boosting opening-up

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City set to enjoy a bonanza of tourist attractions
1 year, 3 months ago

City set to enjoy a bonanza of tourist attractions

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City set to enjoy a bonanza of tourist attractions
1 year, 3 months ago

City set to enjoy a bonanza of tourist attractions

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1 year, 4 months ago

Shandong launches key initiatives to bolster rural vitalization

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Shandong remains hotspot for foreign investment
1 year, 4 months ago

Shandong remains hotspot for foreign investment

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

Shandong promotes culture, tourism in Japan

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Shandong gears up for May Day holiday
1 year, 7 months ago

Shandong gears up for May Day holiday

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Shandong tourism sector on the rise
1 year, 8 months ago

Shandong tourism sector on the rise

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Pear blossoms in a garden in Xiazhang town, Tai'an, Shandong province. Shandong province has been revving up efforts to promote the integrated development of culture and tourism, stimulate tourism market vitality, cultivate new growth drivers and boost tourism consumption. Various fancy music bars, coffee shops, restaurants, bookstores and trendy shops around attracted many tourists near the building. Driven by various …

Shandong promotes cruise tourism development
1 year, 8 months ago

Shandong promotes cruise tourism development

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An international cruise ship docks at its home port of Qingdao. The Shandong Cruise Tourism Development Forum was held on March 27 in Qingdao, Shandong province as part of the 2023 Shandong Tourism Development Conference. Deng Yunfeng, vice-governor of Shandong, noted in his speech that cruise tourism is a high-end tourism form and a new growth point for the high-quality …

Huangshan tourism aims to diversify revenue
1 year, 8 months ago

Huangshan tourism aims to diversify revenue

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'Friendly Shandong' enhances global influence
1 year, 8 months ago

'Friendly Shandong' enhances global influence

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The 2023 Shandong Tourism Development Conference kicks off on March 26 in Qingdao. The 2023 Shandong Tourism Development Conference that was held at the Qingdao International Conference Center on March 26 served as a key platform for visitors from all walks of life in China and abroad to strengthen exchanges and seek win-win solutions for the high-quality development of the …

Conference on key cultural tourism projects kicks off in Shandong
1 year, 8 months ago

Conference on key cultural tourism projects kicks off in Shandong

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The Investment Promotion Conference on Key Cultural Tourism Projects in Shandong, a major activity of the 2023 Shandong Tourism Development Conference, was held at the Qingdao International Conference Center on March 26. A total of 30 projects covering leisure and healthcare, marine tourism, rural tourism, study trips, and cultural experiences with a combined total investment of 226.98 billion yuan and …

Qingdao ready for action-packed tourism development conference
1 year, 8 months ago

Qingdao ready for action-packed tourism development conference

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Qingdao features natural, historical and modern charms. Shandong's cultural achievements will be on full display for influential leaders across many bureaus and enterprises The 2023 Shandong Tourism Development Conference, scheduled to be held in the coastal city Qingdao from March 26 to 27, will display the province's new achievements in the cultural tourism industry while also promoting investment, exchanges and …

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