Golden tourism route links six destinations of Vietnam, China

Vietnamese and Chinese officials mark the launch of the golden tourism route in Hanoi on March 28. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – A golden tourism route connecting sixdestinations of Vietnam and China was launched in Hanoi on March 28, expected to helpthe two countries enhance cross-border tourism links.

The route,called “Two countries – Six destinations”, covers Kunming city and Honghe countyof China’s Yunnan province, along with Lao Cai province, Hanoi, Hai Phong city,and Quang Ninh province of Vietnam.

Introducing Honghe, Zhao Ruijun, Secretary of the CommunistParty of China Committee of the county, said the launch of the route is part of the tourism and cultural cooperation between China and Vietnam,and that it will provide a good stepping stone for the two countries to bolstercross-border tourism ties on a larger scale.

Hanoi,Lao Cai, Quang Ninh, and Hai Phong view China as the leading source ofinternational tourists. Meanwhile, Chinese travellers also prefer Vietnamesedestinations, including the four localities in the new route and others with richcultural identities. The Southeast Asian nation is also an ideal destinationfor the Chinese who love MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences andexhibitions), culinary, and golf tourism, he noted.

The launch of the “Two countries – Six destinations” route in Hanoi on March 28 (Photo: VNA)

Director of the Hanoi Tourism Department DangHuong Giang described the launch of the route as an encouraging sign for both countries’ tourism sectors and localities,calling on travel firms of Vietnam and China to actively share information andmake the best preparations in terms of infrastructure, products, and manpowerso as to serve tourists early.

Tourism officials of the four Vietnamese localities agreed tocoordinate with Yunnan province to hold tourism promotion activities. They alsopledged to assist the two sides’ businesses to effectively tap into the route as well as others./.

VNA