On March 30, 2011, the executive meeting of the Chinese State Council adopted a resolution to designate May 19, the date of the opening of the first article of the “Travel Notes of the Xu Branch”, as “China Tourism Day”. was designated as Since 2011, the former China National Tourism Administration has organized the proceedings of “China Tourism Day” every year to actively promote the industrial status, development achievements and outstanding contributions of China’s tourism industry . After the establishment of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2018, “China Tourism Day” entered a new stage of historical development and made more remarkable achievements.
Xu Shaqi, a great traveler, geographer and writer of the Ming Dynasty, completed the “Encyclopedia of the Late Ming Society” in more than 30 years – “Xue Shaqi’s Travel Notes”. During more than 30 years of travel and investigation, his footprints covered 21 provinces, autonomous regions and cities of present-day China, covering more than half of China, covering history and humanities, scenic spots and historical sites, ecological products and Remarkable achievements have been made in the investigation and research of natural landforms. Today, let us inherit and carry forward the Xiu branch’s love for China’s great rivers and mountains and their spirit of exploration without fear of difficulties and dangers, so that we can enjoy a beautiful China and have a happy life together. Can enjoy the journey.
May 19 this year is the 13th China Tourism Day. The Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism decided to hold theme day, theme week and theme month activities with the key theme of “Beautiful China, Happy Travel”, to further boost the confidence of tourism businesses. At the same time, to stimulate the consumption capacity of the tourism market and promote the rapid restoration and development of the cultural and tourism market.
(Credits- China Media Group, Beijing)
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