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ICH tours in 34 villages across Beijing unveiled
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2 weeks ago

ICH tours in 34 villages across Beijing unveiled

China Daily  

An intangible cultural heritage performance being staged during the launch of the ICH village tours in Beijing on Dec 6. Intangible cultural heritage tours in 34 villages across Beijing were unveiled in the capital city's Yanqing district on Dec 6. They highlight ICH gourmet food, craftsmanship, customs and exhibitions, and aim to spice up traveler experiences and bring new vitality …

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ICH tours in 34 villages across Beijing unveiled
2 weeks ago

ICH tours in 34 villages across Beijing unveiled

China Daily  

By Yang Feiyue | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-09 15:15 An intangible cultural heritage performance being staged during the launch of the ICH village tours in Beijing on Dec 6. Intangible cultural heritage tours in 34 villages across Beijing were unveiled in the capital city's Yanqing district on Dec 6. They highlight ICH gourmet food, craftsmanship, customs and exhibitions, and aim …

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U.P. moves towards experiential heritage tourism, inspired by Rajasthan
2 weeks, 2 days ago

U.P. moves towards experiential heritage tourism, inspired by Rajasthan

Hindustan Times  

Chairman of FICCI U.P., Prateek Hira, said that Uttar Pradesh is working towards promoting experiential heritage tourism, following a model similar to Rajasthan’s success. Director tourism, Prakhar Misra, highlighted that heritage buildings could offer tourists an immersive experience by providing ethnic food, local cuisine, and opportunities to engage with locally sourced staff. Principal secretary tourism, Mukesh Meshram, assured that heritage …

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UNESCO declared West Bengal as a top destination for heritage tourism: Mamata
3 weeks ago

UNESCO declared West Bengal as a top destination for heritage tourism: Mamata

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said UNESCO has declared the state as a top destination for heritage tourism, asserting that the sector generated employment for lakhs of youths. Banerjee, speaking in the assembly, said the state has taken "giant strides" in religious, heritage and tea tourism. "UNESCO has declared Bengal as a top destination for heritage …

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Over 60 members of erstwhile royal families to attend UP heritage conclave
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Over 60 members of erstwhile royal families to attend UP heritage conclave

Hindustan Times  

Over 60 members of erstwhile royal families from across India will convene in Lucknow on December 7, 2024, for a groundbreaking Heritage Conclave organised by the department of tourism. Singh also pointed out that the state’s potential for heritage tourism remains underexplored, despite its wealth of historic properties. The conclave will serve as a direct engagement platform for erstwhile royal …

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Zhejiang plan focuses on cultural heritage
1 month, 1 week ago

Zhejiang plan focuses on cultural heritage

China Daily  

Chen Guangsheng, director of Zhejiang provincial department of culture, radio, television and tourism, delivers a speech at the launch ceremony of the action plan for intangible cultural heritage inheritance in Yuhang district, Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. The Zhejiang provincial department of culture, radio, television and tourism recently issued an action plan for intangible cultural heritage inheritance. At the launch ceremony of …

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Zhejiang plan focuses on cultural heritage
1 month, 1 week ago

Zhejiang plan focuses on cultural heritage

China Daily  

Chen Guangsheng, director of Zhejiang provincial department of culture, radio, television and tourism, delivers a speech at the launch ceremony of the action plan for intangible cultural heritage inheritance in Yuhang district, Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. The Zhejiang provincial department of culture, radio, television and tourism recently issued an action plan for intangible cultural heritage inheritance. At the launch ceremony of …

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Qian New Year Celebration in Sichuan's Ancient Chinese Castle
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qian New Year Celebration in Sichuan's Ancient Chinese Castle

China Daily  

The Qiang New Year was celebrated in Maoxian county, Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture, in Sichuan province on Friday. The ethnic Qiang people gathered in Maoxian to celebrate their most important festival with singing and dancing and a banquet with over 1,000 people on a square in the Ancient Chinese Castle of Erma in Maoxian.

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Heritage properties in UP to become iconic luxury destinations; Kothi Roshan-ud-Daula on list
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Heritage properties in UP to become iconic luxury destinations; Kothi Roshan-ud-Daula on list

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow In a significant move aimed at boosting tourism in Uttar Pradesh, the historic Kothi Roshan-ud-Daula in Lucknow will soon be managed by the MRS Group, which is renowned for its portfolio of luxury heritage properties. This move is part of a broader initiative by the Uttar Pradesh government to enhance tourism by converting heritage properties into luxury hotels, following …

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Culture in motion takes heritage for a spin
4 months ago

Culture in motion takes heritage for a spin

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY The "Resolution of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Further Deepening Reform Comprehensively to Advance Chinese Modernization" adopted by the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee called for improving the institutions and mechanisms for promoting the integration of culture and tourism. This strategy has not only revitalized the city's tourism …

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Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes
6 months, 1 week ago

Beijing launches cultural heritage tourism routes

China Daily  

A wine brewing technique from Beijing is one of the highlights on display at the Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing on Friday. At the recent Cultural and Natural Heritage Day celebration in Beijing, multiple tourism routes featuring elements of intangible cultural heritage were unveiled, marking a collaborative effort between the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism …

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Rural areas cash in with rustic appeal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rural areas cash in with rustic appeal

China Daily  

Residential houses and rustic homestays in Huangling village, Wuyuan county, Jiangxi province, a popular tourist destination.CHEN YUSHAN/XINHUA Yu Zhiliang, a 66-year-old villager from Wuyuan county in East China's Jiangxi province, has returned to his hometown after living in the bustling southern metropolis of Shenzhen, Guangdong province, for more than three decades. As China endeavors to revitalize its rural areas, many …

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Silk Road heritage enhances appeal of attractions
1 year, 9 months ago

Silk Road heritage enhances appeal of attractions

China Daily  

Cheng Yaodong, a part-time tourist guide, has told hundreds of tourists about the history and folklore of Xiaoguan Pass in Liupanshan Mountain, Northwest China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region. Cheng, 50, is a staff member of Ningxia Liupanshan Tourism Group Co in Guyuan, one of the cities that witnessed the history of the Silk Road. Liupanshan Tourism Group is a government-run …

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Forum sees bright future of cultural heritage tourism on Silk Road
2 years, 5 months ago

Forum sees bright future of cultural heritage tourism on Silk Road

China Daily  

Zhang Xu, deputy-minister of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China gives a speech at the 2022 International Forum on Culture and Tourism Development of Silk Road Cities held in Zhongwei, Ningxia, on July 18-19, 2022. The 2022 International Forum on Culture and Tourism Development of Silk Road Cities was held in Zhongwei, Ningxia Hui autonomous region on July …

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Forum sees bright future of cultural heritage tourism on Silk Road
2 years, 5 months ago

Forum sees bright future of cultural heritage tourism on Silk Road

China Daily  

Zhang Xu, deputy-minister of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China gives a speech at the 2022 International Forum on Culture and Tourism Development of Silk Road Cities held in Zhongwei, Ningxia, on July 18-19, 2022. The 2022 International Forum on Culture and Tourism Development of Silk Road Cities was held in Zhongwei, Ningxia Hui autonomous region on July …

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Core route taken to showcase Beijing's history
2 years, 8 months ago

Core route taken to showcase Beijing's history

China Daily  

A view taken from the Yongdingmen watchtower at the southern point of the axis. Local pride The application has given local residents whose daily lives and stories are closely connected to the axis a sense of pride. Guan Zhanxiu, director of the Beijing Central Axis Heritage Protection Center and Beijing World Cultural Heritage Monitoring Center, spoke about the future of …

Beijing Axis Core Route
'Acrobatic town' taps into proud heritage to boost tourism
3 years, 1 month ago

'Acrobatic town' taps into proud heritage to boost tourism

China Daily  

Performances at the Fifth Anhui Folk Acrobatic Art Festival, held in Linquan county, Anhui province, fascinate the audience. Linquan county of Fuyang, Anhui province, known as the "hometown of acrobatics", has a long history with the art form. More than 20,000 of the county's 2.3 million residents are engaged in the business, bringing in a combined annual income of more …

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'Acrobatic town' taps into proud heritage to boost tourism
3 years, 1 month ago

'Acrobatic town' taps into proud heritage to boost tourism

China Daily  

Performances at the Fifth Anhui Folk Acrobatic Art Festival, held in Linquan county, Anhui province, fascinate the audience. Linquan county of Fuyang, Anhui province, known as the "hometown of acrobatics", has a long history with the art form. More than 20,000 of the county's 2.3 million residents are engaged in the business, bringing in a combined annual income of more …

Wei Acrobatic Local Village Tourism Performances
Canal's many charms on show
3 years, 2 months ago

Canal's many charms on show

China Daily  

A scenic view of Suzhou. The six exhibitions include the canal cities' cultural and tourism boutique exhibition, the canal's intangible cultural heritage and a food exhibition. At the boutique exhibition, visitors can enjoy the world cultural heritage of the canal, such as ancient towns, relics, tourist routes and specialties with local characteristics. The canal's characteristic tourism appeal, consisting of five …

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Protecting the intangible takes a special touch
3 years, 7 months ago

Protecting the intangible takes a special touch

China Daily  

The Guizhou Statistics Bureau says that in the period 2016-2020 Guizhou Qiandongnan prefecture received 483 million tourist visits and tourism income of 420 billion yuan. Protecting intangible cultural heritage means maintaining cultural diversity, the foundation of cultural tourism, says Lyu Pintian, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Arts. At one of the events, the China Intangible Heritage and Tourism …

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Luxury Lake Malbena eco-tourism proposal for Tasmanian World Heritage Area hits another hurdle
4 years, 3 months ago

Luxury Lake Malbena eco-tourism proposal for Tasmanian World Heritage Area hits another hurdle

ABC  

The controversial Lake Malbena tourism development proposed for inside Tasmania's Wilderness World Heritage Area has hit a setback, with the Federal Government deciding it needs a more thorough assessment under environmental laws, despite giving it the green light two years ago. Key points: Tourism operators want to establish a luxury camp on Halls Island in Tasmania's World Heritage Area The …

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