‘Nihao China’ organized to boost cooperation between Nepal and China

December 5, Kathmandu: The China Cultural Centre (CCC) in Kathmandu hosted a China-Nepal tourism promotion event in Kathmandu on Wednesday.

The programme named ‘Nihao China’ saw participants from the business community, tourism fraternity, airline companies and many others.

It was jointly organized by the CCC, the Kathmandu Office, China’s national flag carrier Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and the China National Tourist Office in Kathmandu.

On the occasion, the CCC Director of the Kathmandu Office Xiao Jiang said that the programme helped Nepali tourism professionals to have a better understanding of Chinese tourism resources and its tourism policies.

The programme also contributed to setting up connections, sharing information, and exploring opportunities for future collaboration between Chinese and Nepali tourism counterparts, she added.

More than one hundred Nepali travel and ticketing agents as well as the representatives of Chinese tourist companies from Guangxi Guangda Tourism Investment Company, Tibet Yeti International Travel Service and Sichuan Mingyan Travel Agency were also present.

Director Xiao said that as Nepal and China enjoy unique cultures and abundant tourism resources, the bilateral partnership in the tourism sector will benefit both sides.

She also acknowledged the Nepal Visit Year 2025 and shared that the upcoming 2025 will be a special year as it marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Nepal. Likewise, Mohan Suwal of the China National Tourist Office shared about the tourism products, Chinese cuisine, cultural and historical heritages and other richness of Chinese tourism.