ASTANA – More than 25 events will be held to mark the Year of Kazakhstan Tourism in China. The opening ceremony is scheduled for the end of March, reported Kazinform on Feb.19.
Photo: Big Almaty Lake, Tien Shan Mountains in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Photo credit: Shutterstock.
Kazakh Minister of Tourism and Sports Yermek Marzhikpayev and Chinese Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli discussed cooperation and a preliminary plan during the meeting in January.
“China is one of the priority tourist markets and partners for Kazakhstan. This is due to the two countries’ geographical location and deep historical ties along the Silk Road,” Marzhikpayev told Kazinform.
China Tourism Academy President Dai Bin noted that China sees revival in inbound and outbound tourism due to the increased flights and simplified visa procedures.
“Tourism between Kazakhstan and China rebounds to the pre-pandemic level,” said Marzhikpayev.
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