Shanghai Tourism Group Arrives in Kinmen; County Plans Promotion in Shanghai
Following China's announcement to resume travel for Shanghai residents to Kinmen, an inspection group from Shanghai arrived in Kinmen. The local government plans to visit Shanghai soon for further tourism promotion.
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KINMEN (CNA) - Following China's recent announcement to resume travel for Shanghai residents to Kinmen and Matsu, a tourism inspection group from Shanghai arrived in Kinmen today. The Kinmen County Government stated that to welcome visitors from Shanghai, a series of marketing activities have been planned, and they will visit Shanghai soon to hold tourism promotion events and exchange with industry operators.
The Exit and Entry Administration of Fujian Public Security Bureau announced on September 27, 2024, the resumption of travel applications for Fujian residents to Kinmen. According to the Kinmen County Government, as of the end of February this year, cumulative visitor arrivals from mainland China with travel visas reached over 260,000.
China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on February 4 that mainland China would soon resume travel for Shanghai residents to Kinmen and Matsu. A group of 11 operators organized by the Shanghai Tourism Trade Association arrived in Kinmen at noon today. On their first day, they visited the Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor plant and Jingwu Wine Cellar, and they will hold a seminar with Kinmen tourism operators tomorrow.
The Kinmen County Tourism Bureau said in a press release that the arrival of this Shanghai group symbolizes the expansion of the tourist market from Fujian Province to the Yangtze River Delta economic zone. It also serves as a test for Kinmen's reception capacity. The county will continue to monitor market demand and coordinate increased Mini Three Links vessel schedules to accommodate the expected influx of tourists.
The Bureau noted that this year marks the 25th anniversary of the Mini Three Links. With the completion of the Kinmen Port Passenger Terminal enhancing immigration capacity, the county is prepared for Shanghai tourists and has planned promotional activities in Shanghai. The county government continues to communicate with relevant units, following cross-strait policy trends to actively attract residents from more key mainland cities and deepen Kinmen's role as a transport hub.
The Exit and Entry Administration of Fujian Public Security Bureau announced on September 27, 2024, the resumption of travel applications for Fujian residents to Kinmen. According to the Kinmen County Government, as of the end of February this year, cumulative visitor arrivals from mainland China with travel visas reached over 260,000.
China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on February 4 that mainland China would soon resume travel for Shanghai residents to Kinmen and Matsu. A group of 11 operators organized by the Shanghai Tourism Trade Association arrived in Kinmen at noon today. On their first day, they visited the Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor plant and Jingwu Wine Cellar, and they will hold a seminar with Kinmen tourism operators tomorrow.
The Kinmen County Tourism Bureau said in a press release that the arrival of this Shanghai group symbolizes the expansion of the tourist market from Fujian Province to the Yangtze River Delta economic zone. It also serves as a test for Kinmen's reception capacity. The county will continue to monitor market demand and coordinate increased Mini Three Links vessel schedules to accommodate the expected influx of tourists.
The Bureau noted that this year marks the 25th anniversary of the Mini Three Links. With the completion of the Kinmen Port Passenger Terminal enhancing immigration capacity, the county is prepared for Shanghai tourists and has planned promotional activities in Shanghai. The county government continues to communicate with relevant units, following cross-strait policy trends to actively attract residents from more key mainland cities and deepen Kinmen's role as a transport hub.