A South Korean delegation visited Zhangjiajie in Hunan Province between April 17 and 18, to further strengthen friendship and deepen cultural tourism exchanges and cooperation between China and the Republic of Korea (ROK). These guests came to Hunan to participate in the 20th Local Government Exchange Seminar between China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the 22nd Korea Heart to Heart (K2H) Symposium on International Exchanges of Civil Servants.  

The South Korean delegation visits the Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area. (Photo/Tuo Haixia)

During the tour, the South Korean delegation visited cultural and tourism landmarks including Tianmen Mountain, the Tujia Brocade Cultural Creative Park, the 72 Unusual Houses, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Baofeng Lake, and Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. The visitors gained an in-depth understanding of Zhangjiajie's achievements in the advancement of the ecological environment and the development of cultural and creative industries, immersing themselves in local folk customs, and experiencing firsthand the vibrant vitality of Zhangjiajie's integrated cultural and tourism development.

Kim Gi-heon, head of the Korea Creative Content Agency Beijing Business Center, noted that Zhangjiajie is a popular tourist destination among South Koreans, and its popularity has continued to rise in recent years with the spread of South Korean films and television productions. He added that deepening bilateral cooperation in areas such as culture, film and television can further enhance the competitiveness of Zhangjiajie's cultural and tourism sector and attract more South Korean tourists to the area. 

A member of the South Korean delegation tries her hand at Tujia brocade weaving. (Photo/Zhu Jianwen)

An official with Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province noted that Gangwon Province and Zhangjiajie share similar natural and cultural resources, making them ideal partners. He expressed the hope that both sides would further deepen practical cooperation in areas such as culture and tourism, as well as youth exchanges, to promote friendly exchanges between the two regions.

As a world-renowned tourist destination and a key window for the opening of Hunan Province, Zhangjiajie hosts regular exchange activities with multiple cities in South Korea, including cultural and tourism promotion, cultural visits, and friendship city interactions. The city serves as a vital link for friendly exchanges and cultural and tourism cooperation between Hunan and South Korea.

This article is from Hunan Provincial Government. www.enghunan.gov.cn.  

Translator: Xiao Juan

Chinese source: Chinanews