Cross-border tourism cooperation between China and Vietnam was launched Monday in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Cross-border tourism cooperation between China and Vietnam was launched on Monday in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, aiming to strengthen ties between Guangxi and Vietnam's Quang Ninh province.

The event brought together 41 Vietnamese delegates from Quang Ninh, officials from Guangxi's Department of Culture and Tourism, foreign experts, university scholars, and media representatives.

Fang Zhenqiang, an official from the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangxi, announced the upcoming launch of the "Ho Chi Minh China-Vietnam Friendship Guangxi Tour", a curated travel route linking key historical sites and memorials significant to both regions.

Nguyen Van Tam, deputy manager of the Quang Ninh Museum, said this event marks the 75th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between China and Vietnam and forms part of the "China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchange."

He hoped this event would allow Vietnamese representatives to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese and Guangxi cultures, enhance their knowledge of local customs, and improve their skills in serving international tourists.

Yang Shasha, vice-president of Guilin Tourism University, emphasized the university's role as a hub for China-ASEAN tourism talent education and training, stressing its commitment to training professionals with global outlooks and strong industry expertise.

She said this event serves the broader China-Vietnam relationship, providing a crucial opportunity to deepen tourism cooperation and advance regional connectivity.

The activities include expert lectures and field visits in cities such as Guilin, Liuzhou, and Nanning. Vietnamese delegates will explore new models for cross-border tourism collaboration while experiencing both countries' distinctive cultural and tourism assets.

Dive into discussions on new models and pathways for cross-border tourism cooperation and experience the unique charm of tourism resources in both countries.

Reviewer1:  Huang Mengyao

Reviewer2: Zhang Yanlan

Reviewer3:Tang Caihong

English Reviewer: Shen Fei