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11:37, 07-May-2019
Events to bring China's attractions to travelers around the world
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A series of Chinese-culture and tourism-exchange events will be held around the globe to present an authentic China to the world.
A total of 34 Chinese-culture centers and 19 tourism offices overseas will host over 250 events, featuring culture and tourism products and services, in over 40 countries and regions from May 15 to June 30.
The goal is to boost international communications and cooperation in culture and tourism, and to encourage foreign tourists to visit.
Tourism exhibitions, art performances and interactive experiences will enable the public to better understand what the country has to offer.
Night view of the Shanghai Bund./ VCG Photo
Night view of the Shanghai Bund./ VCG Photo
Chinese provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities, such as Shanghai, Chongqing, Sichuan and Hainan, will grasp the opportunity to display their distinctive allures.
Event organizers will also match Chinese and foreign travel agencies to ensure travelers can access the recommended travel experiences.
VR will enable travelers to sample China's charm before their trips. Tourists can experience what it's like to travel in China via VR at Chinese culture centers in Paris and Bangkok.
Visitors can vicariously experience strolls through attractions, handle antiques, restore frescos or fly Kongming lanterns.
People flew Kongming lanterns in Jinghong City, southwest China's Yunnan Province on April 13. /VCG Photo
People flew Kongming lanterns in Jinghong City, southwest China's Yunnan Province on April 13. /VCG Photo
Traditional Chinese medicine will also be a key element of the program. The Beijing TCM administration will introduce Chinese health-travel programs to Denmark and New Zealand in the coming weeks.
Travelers will see how ancient royal families lived and preserved health by visiting their former residences, such as the Forbidden City and Summer Palace, senior TCM administration official Luo Zenggang says.
Visitors can witness modern TCM production, visit herb gardens at the International Horticultural Exhibition and sip health drinks, Luo says.
(Cover: The Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China. /VCG Photo)
Source(s): China Daily