Jiangsu Culture and Tourism Promotion Conference was kicked off Thursday afternoon in Suzhou as part of the important activities of the 5th Grand Canal Culture and Tourism Expo. Let’s take a close look.
Consuls of Portugal, Spain, Malaysia, and the United States in Shanghai and representatives of cultural and tourism institutions gathered by the Baodai Bridge to experience the canal culture and discuss exchange and cooperation.
Elaborating by using "water", "charm", and "beauty", Yang Zhichun, Director General of the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, briefed international friends on the cultural and tourism characteristics of Jiangsu.
Luis Antonio Calvo Castaño, Consul General of Spain in Shanghai, and Sílvia Inácio, Consul General of Portugal in Shanghai, delivered speeches. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-Spain diplomatic ties and the China-Spain Year of Culture and Tourism. Luis Antonio Calvo Castaño expressed his wishes to strengthen China-Spain relations and promote people-to-people interactions and cultural exchanges. Sílvia Inácio also saw 2023 as the start of a new era and believed it was important to enhance China-Portugal cooperation.
The Micro Documentary of the Jiangsu Section of the Grand Canal: The Flowing Civilization was released to introduce the past and present lives of the Grand Canal to the international community by showcasing the local customs and beautiful scenery of the Jiangsu section of the Grand Canal.
The 3D Virtual Tour "Charm of Jiangsu" was released simultaneously, showcasing the beautiful scenery, taste, culture, and life of Jiangsu through virtual panoramic views, miniature landscapes, and 3D animations. Tourists from home and abroad can experience the beauty of Jiangsu from zero distance online with the help of their fingers.
The Top 10 "Charm of Jiangsu" Tourism Routes, was announced. By releasing the top 10 themed routes that represent the best cultural attractions, natural beauty, and intangible cultural heritage cuisine in Jiangsu, the organizers hoped to invite international friends to experience the water charm of Jiangsu and the varied personalities of the province’s 13 prefecture-level cities.
Evelyn, an experienced traveler from Brazil, took the stage to share her experience and feelings of traveling to Jiangsu.
