China to build Greater Bay Area into a world-class tourism destination

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China on Monday unveiled a blueprint for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, which will be built into a world-class tourism attraction and leisure destination. The white paper outlines short-term plans for the area until 2022 and long-term outlook for 2035.

The tourism development in the area relies on its geographic advantage and Hong Kong's position as an international shipping center. China aims to turn the Greater Bay Area into a diversified tourism system.

According to the blueprint, China will optimize the "144-hour visa-free" policy in the Pearl River Delta region to attract more international tourists to this area.

An aerial view of Zhuhai City skyline, south China's Guangdong Province. /VCG Photo

China's Special Administrative Region (SAR) of Hong Kong is expected to become an international tourism hub and a core area for high-speed rail tourism demonstration, while SAR of Macao will be built into a world tourism and leisure center.

More liner routes will be launched to promote the construction of international cruise ports in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. Entry and exit procedures for cruise ships, yachts and passengers would be simplified.

An international yacht free port is expected to be built in the area. Macao will cooperate with neighboring cities in international yacht tourism, cross-border tourism, and development of an international cruise market.

Guangzhou City, south China's Guangdong Province. /VCG Photo

According to the plan, China will build a national tourism demonstration zone in the Pearl River Delta region. China will also promote the development of coastal tourism, and improve its infrastructure and public service system.

A coastal-view highway connecting Chaozhou, Zhanjiang, Hong Kong and Macao will also be built.

China reveals blueprint for Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

(Cover: An aerial view of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. /VCG Photo)