12 well-known South Korean travel agencies and Asiana Airlines visited Chenzhou recently. 

 

 

 

South Korea is famous for its sea scenery, while Chenzhou is surrounded by mountains and waters. The magnificent natural scenery can meet the differentiated travel needs of South Korean tourists. 

 

Data shows that Chenzhou is one of the top ten popular cities in China in 2023 and one of the most charming tourist destinations in the country. In the first half of 2024, Chenzhou ranked fourth on the list of the most popular “niche” cities in China, and is one of the top 50 hidden treasure cities in China.

 

 

 

Supported by the 144-hour visa-free transit policy, more foreign tourists come to China for travel.

 

Chenzhou started close tourism exchanges with South Korea many years ago. 

 

In 2019, the China-Korea (Chenzhou) Tourism Reception Center officially settled in the Chenzhou Changjuan. 

 

 

 

In 2021, a symposium on cultural and tourism exchange and cooperation between China and South Korea (Chenzhou) was held. 

 

In January 2024, scholars from South Korea’s Xunmengzhai came to Chenzhou for lectures and exchange activities, jointly exploring the similarities and differences between Chinese and Korean cultures.

 

In February, the number of South Korean tourists visiting China increased by 9 times year-on-year, and Hunan Province became one of the most popular tourist destinations among South Korean tourists.

 

 

 

In May, some key scenic spots and travel merchants in Chenzhou City participated in the 39th Seoul International Travel Fair, attracting numerous South Korean citizens and travel agencies to visit, consult, and seek cooperation at their booths.

 

In addition, Chenzhou is also a city of Olympic champions. Three athletes from Chenzhou won gold medals at the Paris Olympics 2024. In July of this year, Shon Wan Ho, a national champion of South Korea, led his team to participate in the Chenzhou Lin Dan Cup Badminton Open, which was warmly welcomed by domestic fans. 

 

 

 

In two days, the Korean travel agents visited magnificent Mangshan Mountain, experienced the cliff hot springs in the forest, visited Danxia landform of Feitian Mountain and Gaoyi Ridge, as well as the mist-enveloped Dongjiang Lake.

 

At present, Chenzhou has launched the tourism industry standard and set up a reward system for “attracting tourists to Chenzhou”. 

 

In the future, by the opportunity of the recovery of the inbound tourism market, it will solidly improve supporting services, promote high-quality routes, and spread characteristic culture, working to expand the inbound tourism market, and further enhance the international influence of Chenzhou tourism.

 

Chinese source: rednet