Zheng Dawei, Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam, highlighted that the "Nihao! Chongqing" tourism promotion event marked a significant milestone in the cultural and tourism exchange between Chongqing and Vietnam.
Looking ahead to next year, when the two nations will commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties, Zheng expressed optimism about developing more distinctive and attractive tourism routes. This initiative aims to provide Vietnamese and Chinese visitors with more prosperous and diverse experiences. He added that the event would further strengthen cultural and tourism cooperation, creating a shared future between the two countries.
"The event was a grand celebration of cultural and tourism exchanges and a crucial bridge for deepening the friendship between our nations," stated the Deputy Director of the National Tourism Administration of Vietnam's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
He emphasized that through collaborative efforts, tourism cooperation between Vietnam and Chongqing would continue to flourish, creating new cultural and tourism development opportunities in both regions.
Wang Hao, leader of the Chongqing cultural and tourism delegation, highlighted Chongqing's strong connections with several Vietnamese provinces and cities, including direct flight routes to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Popular destinations such as Da Nang and Nha Trang have become top travel spots for tourists from Chongqing.
In recent years, Chongqing has actively embraced the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) spirit, hosting the first LMC conference and fostering ongoing regional collaboration. Wang emphasized that the "Nihao! Chongqing" event would further enhance cross-border tourism cooperation, establishing a long-term, mutually beneficial partnership focused on resource sharing, complementary advantages, and market interaction.