Shenzhen's recently unveiled mega-scale cultural facilities, including the Natural History Museum, are attracting Hong Kong residents for weekend trips. This trend signifies an evolution in northbound spending beyond dining, with visitors like Raymond Leung planning cultural excursions to see attractions such as dinosaur fossils and meteorites.
China's Minister of Culture and Tourism, Sun Yeli, urged APEC countries to cooperate closely in promoting tourism as a key economic driver, highlighting visa exemptions and streamlined customs as facilitation measures.
Poman Lo Kuok, Executive Vice Chairman and Group Managing Director of Regal Hotels, highlighted Hong Kong's potential for cultural tourism during an interview with the South China Morning Post. She emphasized the city's vibrant international nature combined with its preserved traditional culture, positioning it as a bridge between mainland China and the world.
Ningde City, Fujian Province, held a cultural tourism development conference, inviting investment to develop its rich cultural and tourism resources. The city boasts unique natural landscapes, ethnic culture, and local products, with plans to attract investment in areas like tea tourism, island development, and wellness tourism.
Ningxia's Helan Mountain East Foothill wine region will launch 15 cultural tourism events in June, blending wine with folk customs, sports, fashion, and rural leisure to boost tourism.
Guangzhou's Nansha District has launched its "1+6+N" cultural tourism event system, offering tax incentives, industry support, and streamlined services to attract global tourism enterprises and visitors. The initiative aims to boost tourism by creating diverse cultural and leisure experiences.
