Shanghai Delegation Concludes Kinmen Exchange; Shanghai Residents Can Apply for Kinmen-Matsu Travel on Same Day
A Shanghai delegation has concluded its exchange visit to Kinmen. On the same day, the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism announced that Shanghai residents can now apply for travel to Kinmen and Matsu. This marks the resumption of cross-strait tourism exchange, with Kinmen anticipating an influx of tourists from Shanghai.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Wen-rong, Kinmen, 29th) China recently announced the resumption of travel for Shanghai residents to Kinmen and Matsu. A Shanghai delegation visited Kinmen from the 27th to explore attractions and exchange views with local tourism operators, concluding their itinerary today. On the same day, the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism announced that Shanghai residents can now apply for travel to Kinmen and Matsu.
The Shanghai Tourism Industry Association organized an 11-member delegation that arrived in Kinmen on the 27th. The delegation successively visited attractions such as Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Factory, Jingwu Winery, Chen Jinglan Western House, Shuitaou Settlement, and Kinmen Bridge. Yesterday afternoon, they held a seminar with local Kinmen tourism operators to exchange opinions, concluding their three-day exchange itinerary today.
According to news from the Kinmen County Government Tourism Department, during yesterday afternoon's seminar, Shanghai operators suggested that when planning visits to specialty stores for tourists, "personal experience" should replace "specialized introduction" to allow tourists to deeply immerse themselves. They also asked Kinmen local travel agencies to deeply analyze the travel and dining preferences of Shanghai tourists to create more customized Kinmen-Shanghai tourism products.
In addition, the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism today announced that effective immediately, Shanghai residents can apply for group tours and individual tours to Kinmen and Matsu through travel agencies in Shanghai and Fujian Province with relevant qualifications (referring to certifications and licenses). They can apply for travel endorsements to Kinmen and Matsu at the entry and exit administration agencies of the public security organs in both places according to regulations.
The Kinmen County Tourism Department issued a press release stating that Kinmen County Magistrate Chen Fu-hai welcomed the gradual resumption of cross-strait tourism policies and hoped for the continued positive development of cross-strait tourism. He stated that Kinmen is currently well-prepared and hopes more Shanghai residents can travel to Kinmen via the Mini Three Links.
Kinmen County Tourism Department Director Hsu Chi-hsin stated that the county government will lead local tourism operators to Shanghai in mid-May to hold tourism promotion events, strengthening Kinmen's tourism marketing efforts to attract more Shanghai residents to visit Kinmen, and also looks forward to the continued positive development of cross-strait tourism. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150429
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Wen-rong, Kinmen, 29th) China recently announced the resumption of travel for Shanghai residents to Kinmen and Matsu. A Shanghai delegation visited Kinmen from the 27th to explore attractions and exchange views with local tourism operators, concluding their itinerary today. On the same day, the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism announced that Shanghai residents can now apply for travel to Kinmen and Matsu.
The Shanghai Tourism Industry Association organized an 11-member delegation that arrived in Kinmen on the 27th. The delegation successively visited attractions such as Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Factory, Jingwu Winery, Chen Jinglan Western House, Shuitaou Settlement, and Kinmen Bridge. Yesterday afternoon, they held a seminar with local Kinmen tourism operators to exchange opinions, concluding their three-day exchange itinerary today.
According to news from the Kinmen County Government Tourism Department, during yesterday afternoon's seminar, Shanghai operators suggested that when planning visits to specialty stores for tourists, "personal experience" should replace "specialized introduction" to allow tourists to deeply immerse themselves. They also asked Kinmen local travel agencies to deeply analyze the travel and dining preferences of Shanghai tourists to create more customized Kinmen-Shanghai tourism products.
In addition, the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism today announced that effective immediately, Shanghai residents can apply for group tours and individual tours to Kinmen and Matsu through travel agencies in Shanghai and Fujian Province with relevant qualifications (referring to certifications and licenses). They can apply for travel endorsements to Kinmen and Matsu at the entry and exit administration agencies of the public security organs in both places according to regulations.
The Kinmen County Tourism Department issued a press release stating that Kinmen County Magistrate Chen Fu-hai welcomed the gradual resumption of cross-strait tourism policies and hoped for the continued positive development of cross-strait tourism. He stated that Kinmen is currently well-prepared and hopes more Shanghai residents can travel to Kinmen via the Mini Three Links.
Kinmen County Tourism Department Director Hsu Chi-hsin stated that the county government will lead local tourism operators to Shanghai in mid-May to hold tourism promotion events, strengthening Kinmen's tourism marketing efforts to attract more Shanghai residents to visit Kinmen, and also looks forward to the continued positive development of cross-strait tourism. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150429
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