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International forum on Silk Road city culture and tourism held in Kunming
2 months, 3 weeks ago

International forum on Silk Road city culture and tourism held in Kunming

China Daily  

The International Forum on Silk Road City Culture and Tourism Development and the inaugural Silk Road City Culture and Tourism Season took place successfully on Sept 24, in Kunming, Yunnan province. The event featured a variety of activities, including the opening ceremony of the forum, the annual meeting of the Silk Road Tourism Cities Alliance, promotional presentations for Silk Road …

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Dabaodao: A fusion of urban charm and traditional heritage
3 months ago

Dabaodao: A fusion of urban charm and traditional heritage

China Daily  

Dabaodao, representing the old Chinese residential area of Qingdao, Shandong province, embodies the unique blend of urban sophistication and traditional character that the city presents to the world. The area not only reflects the daily lives, leisure activities, and culture of the local population, but also bears witness to the development of the city's flourishing native commercial culture. Today, the …

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Hidden Gems of Central Asia Captivate Chinese Tourists
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Hidden Gems of Central Asia Captivate Chinese Tourists

China Daily  

In addition, the region has a distinct advantage over other popular tourist destinations such as Japan, Europe and Southeast Asia, because "many well-known Chinese stories and legends are set in this region, providing a sense of familiarity and connection for Chinese tourists", he said. Rapid economic growth in Central Asia has also given a fillip to regional tourism, he said. …

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Japanese town builds wall to block world-famous Instagram view
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Japanese town builds wall to block world-famous Instagram view

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Kawaguchiko is a town built on tourism, and I welcome many visitors, and the town welcomes them too, but there …

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To deter tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mt. Fuji
7 months, 3 weeks ago

To deter tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mt. Fuji

LA Times  

Visitors take photos of Mt. Fujikawaguchiko “is a town built on tourism, and I welcome many visitors, and the town welcomes them too, but there are many things about their manners that are worrying,” said Michie Motomochi, owner of a cafe serving Japanese ohagi sweets near the soon-to-be-blocked photo spot. The mostly foreign tourists have since crowded the small area, …

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Students take to the road to broaden their horizons
1 year, 6 months ago

Students take to the road to broaden their horizons

China Daily  

Families take study tours in suburban Beijing. CHINA DAILY Guideline issued In 2016, the Ministry of Education and 10 related departments issued a guideline for promoting study trips for primary and secondary schools. Guangdong, Yunnan, Henan and Hainan provinces, along with Beijing, have proposed arranging study practices for primary and secondary school students. Dai Bin, president of the Chinese Tourism …

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Thailand hopes for major splash in tourism during Songkran
1 year, 8 months ago

Thailand hopes for major splash in tourism during Songkran

Hindustan Times  

Hordes of revelers toted colorful water guns Thursday as Thailand kicked off its exuberant three-day Songkran festival at full blast for the first time since 2019, hoping for a significant boost in tourism after the industry was devastated by coronavirus travel restrictions. The New Year celebration's signature water fighting — a major draw for tourists — had been banned or …

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Macao re-embraces hustle, bustle during Spring Festival
1 year, 10 months ago

Macao re-embraces hustle, bustle during Spring Festival

China Daily  

With daily inbound visitors hitting a record high in three years since the outbreak of the pandemic, the hot tourist spots in the Macao SAR had to limit crowds at peak times during the festival. With inbound travel restrictions eased, the hustle and bustle returned to China's Macao Special Administrative Region during the Spring Festival, or the Chinese Lunar New …

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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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Exotic restaurants in Shinan
2 years, 7 months ago

Exotic restaurants in Shinan

China Daily  

Wuhao Laoyangfang Wuhao Laoyangfang is a charming old house. It offers an authentic French dining environment consisting French dessert, coffee and cuisine. Yuyuan · Hui Yuyuan · Hui upholds the Confucian philosophy of "eating in accordance with time" and offers dishes based on the 24 solar terms on the traditional Chinese calendar, as well as high-quality tea from across the …

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Distinctive museums in Shinan
2 years, 7 months ago

Distinctive museums in Shinan

China Daily  

Museums are the portals through which a city's essence can be felt. Zhenlu Maritime Museum Zhenlu Maritime Museum, located at No 16 Tuandaosan Road, is a 100-year-old historical building. Jiaoji Railway Qingdao Museum Jiaoji Railway Qingdao Museum is located at Qingdao Railway Station – the starting point of Jiaoji Railway. Qingdao Post and Telecommunications Museum Qingdao Post and Telecommunications Museum …

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Caravanning boom continues across Australia as families with kids hit the road for a nomadic lifestyle
2 years, 7 months ago

Caravanning boom continues across Australia as families with kids hit the road for a nomadic lifestyle

ABC  

The caravanning boom in regional areas across Australia is showing no signs of slowing, according to tourism operators and the nation's peak caravan club. Caravanning since 2002, he said he had also witnessed an increase in the number of young people and families travelling. Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia chief executive Richard Barwick said there had been a rush …

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Kavya Saxena is on a solo road trip to promote village tourism
3 years, 3 months ago

Kavya Saxena is on a solo road trip to promote village tourism

The Hindu  

After 12 months and countless miles of travelling solo, Kavya Saxena is richer by innumerable friends, unmeasurable kindness from people and the knowledge that busts myths about Indian highways being unsafe. She says, “I want to tell people that tourism in India is not just about seeing Indian cities, shopping for curios at premium handicraft boutiques, beach holidays or beautiful …

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