by Xinhua writer Shi Song
GENEVA, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) — The sister mountain partnership forged between Mount Rigi in Switzerland and Mount Emei in China over a decade ago has built a bridge of tourism and cultural exchange between the two countries, Frederic Fussenich, CEO of Mount Rigi Railways, said in a recent interview with Xinhua.
Located in central Switzerland, Mount Rigi stands at the edge of the Swiss Alps, overlooking Lake Lucerne. Known as the “Queen of the Mountains,” it has long been a popular tourist attraction, especially since the launch of the mountain railway in 1871.
In March 2009, Mount Rigi Railways and the Mount Emei Scenic Area Management Committee signed an agreement to collaborate on joint promotions and…