Zhejiang (China) promotes attracting Vietnamese tourists

In China, Zhejiang province with Hangzhou city has long been a familiar destination for Vietnamese tourists, on the Beijing - Shanghai - Hangzhou - Suzhou tourist route. The 19th Asian Games (Asiad) in September - October this year will be a great opportunity for Zhejiang to attract tourists, including Vietnamese tourists.

The Beijing - Shanghai - Hangzhou - Suzhou tourist route is the choice of many Vietnamese tourists.

On the contrary, Vietnam is also a favorite destination for Chinese tourists in general and Zhejiang province in particular. According to Ms. Trinh Ni, representative of the Department of Culture and Tourism of Zhejiang province, Zhejiang people love the diverse and integrated culture of Vietnam.

On this occasion, Zhejiang province is promoting tourism to attract more Vietnamese tourists, especially during the 19th Asiad. Ms. Trinh Ni said: "The 19th Asian Games is about to take place in Hangzhou, Zhejiang. We respectfully invite all guests and Vietnamese people to come to Zhejiang to enjoy the beautiful scenery, enjoy delicious cuisine and watch sporting events. Please fully experience the beautiful scenery, modern style of Zhejiang, the innovative power and hospitality of Zhejiang".

On this occasion, Zhejiang province introduced 3 tourism products designed for Vietnamese tourists with many diverse and attractive experiences, including the tour "Discovering the ancient capital of a thousand years, awakening memories of Zhejiang"; "Reciting poetry on the banks of 3 rivers, tourism in response to the Asian Games" and "Visiting Zhejiang poetry and paintings, tourism in support of the Asian Games".

Introducing Zhejiang culture at the Cultural Tourism Exchange Promotion Program of Zhejiang, China and Vietnam on the morning of August 8

At the event, Mr. Nguyen Quy Phuong - Head of the Department of Tourism Promotion Management, Vietnam National Administration of Tourism emphasized that China has always been a key market for Vietnam's tourism industry. After the first 7 months of 2023, Vietnam welcomed over 737,000 Chinese visitors, and China is still the leading market. At the same time, China is also a destination chosen by many Vietnamese visitors. "These are positive signals, requiring the attention of management agencies and businesses on both sides to continue promoting tourism, strengthening air connectivity between Zhejiang and major tourist centers in Vietnam such as Da Nang, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City".

The Cultural Tourism Exchange Promotion Program between Zhejiang, China and Vietnam has created an opportunity to connect tourism businesses of the two countries, helping to widely promote and share the image and tourism potential of Zhejiang to the business community and people of Vietnam, promoting tourism cooperation and contributing to further developing the Vietnam - China strategic partnership.

According to VOV