In the morning of September 3 local time, “Charming Beijing” Beijing Tourism Promotion was held in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. Mr. Yang Chuanying, the cultural counselor at China’s embassy in Argentina, Ms. Karina Perticone, director of Tourism Promotion Board of Buenos Aires, and over 100 tourism and media practitioners of Argentina were present.

Mr. Yang Chuanying said that as China’s capital, Beijing is blessed with historical and cultural richness, ever-changing cityscape, so it strongly attracts people of all countries in the world. The capitals of China and Argentina own abundant tourism resources. Therefore, developing tourism lays a solid foundation for bilateral cooperation in all aspects.

Ms. Karina Perticone pointed out that China and Argentina enjoy friendship for generations, and have long-standing and close cooperation in economy, culture and other fields. Especially in tourism, the two countries are well-positioned for cooperative development and mutual benefits and reciprocity. She added, in recent years, our tourism cooperation has come a long way and both sides are ready to contribute to deep tourism communication and cooperation.

Zou Weinan, deputy inspector of Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development, said that recent years have witnessed the ever-closer tourism cooperation between China and Argentina, and steady increase in the number of swapped customers. Beijing is a historical and cultural city, as well as an international metropolis that is inclusive and open. It is also a name card epitomizing the Oriental culture and the Chinese civilization. By launching the promotion event, the Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development meant to make more Argentines learn something about China and Beijing, and choose Beijing as their tourism destination.

There were activities such as royal culture interaction and experience, which impressed the visitors deeply. The promotion event culminated in the lucky draws, with prizes including a hotel stay and three-day travel in Beijing sponsored by Beijing’s boutique hotels.

All the guests showed great interest in Beijing tourism resources and the featured products, as well as willingness to promote tourism cooperation between the two countries.

During the visit, delegation members of the Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development also discussed business with local tourism enterprises the tourism on tourism development and further cooperation of both sides.