Cultural affinity and similarities in traditions make China an attractive destination for Japanese and South Korean tourists, some of whom are fascinated by the diverse landscapes of the vast nation.
While many Japanese and South Korean tourists love to visit China, the two countries are also favored destinations for Chinese holidaymakers.
by Xinhua writer Tai Beiping
SEOUL, May 27 (Xinhua) — China, Japan and South Korea agreed at their ninth trilateral summit here on Monday to designate the year 2025 and 2026 as the China-Japan-South Korea Cultural Exchange Year.
Geographically close and culturally connected, the three East Asian neighbors boast robust people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and thriving tourism is giving a further boost to interactions among their people.
Masato Takashima, a Japanese travel magazine writer who recently paid a five-day visit to China, was deeply impressed by people’s…