Culture Tourism: Myanmar-China Tourism Promotion Familiarization

The Union Minister for Hotels and Tourism Dr. Thet Thet Khaing visited one of Myanmar’s tourist destinations “U Pein Bridge” in Amarapura of Mandalay Region on Monday.

Next, the Union Minister proceeded to Mya Nan San Kyaw Golden Palace, KyaukTawGyi Marble Buddha Image, Kuthodaw pagoda so also Maha Muni Buddha Image where she inspected arrangements to create tour packages as the culture-based tourism for the convenience of  local and  foreign visitors.

Top of FormAfAfter that, the Union Minister observed the business matching session of Myanmar-China Tourism Promotion Familiarization Trip (FAM Trip), held at Shwe Myo Daw Hotel. The Union Minister observed the meeting and cordially greeted the participating tour agencies, tourism related business companies, organizations and media outlets between the two countries.In the evening, the FAM trip experience sharing and fare well dinner was held at Mingala Mandalay Hotel.

Union Minister Dr. Thet Thet Khaing together with Mandalay Region Chief Minister U Myo Aung, region ministers, the Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Mandalay Mr.Chen Chen and officials.  The FAM trip is the joint collaboration between the government and private sectors to boost Myanmar-China tourism industry. Myanmar is promoting tourist destinations to attract more arrivals of Chinese tourist and sustainable development of tourism industry.

Myanmar has abundant natural resources so also rich culture and traditions like seasonal festivals. Plans are underway to promote Myanmar tourist destinations through the Chinese media outlets and future bilateral cooperation.

On the same day, the Union Minister, the Mandalay Region Chief Minister and officials attended the Mandalay Region Tourism Promotion Forum, held at Mandalay City Hall. To promote, Mandalay Region as one of the world’s tourist destinations, the Union Minister discussed the importance of collaboration among local authorities and private sector, identifying new destinations, short-term and long-term strategies for regional development and various types of tourism promotion according to the insights of global tourism reviews by the United Nations Tourism Organization.

On the occasion the Union Minister presented ASEAN Tourism Awards 2024 to Rupar Mandalar Hotel and The View@Dattawgyaink Hotel. The Mandalay Region Chief Minister also presented certificates of honor to the speakers of the forum.