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Tourism Bilateral Gathering Between Malaysia And Henan, China Draws Positive Outcome

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Kuala Lumpur and Zheng Zhou, (the capital of Henan Province) have agreed to extend cooperation in the field of tourism and accessibility. This is agreed upon during the bilateral meeting between Tourism Minister, the honourable Dato` Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen with the Executive Vice Governor of Henan Provincial People’s Government, Dr Li Ke.

Henan is the origin of China’s civilization and is the most populated state, with over 100 million population and GDP 2008 of RMB19,500. Tourism between the two nations can be accelerated with the introduction of direct flights. Meanwhile, the government of Henan has allocated RMB100 million as incentives for direct flights to Henan.

Dr. Ng stressed that with a population of about 100 million, Henan has a huge potential tourism market and as such, she hopes that Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia could cooperate with Chinese travel agencies here.

“We must seize this opportunity. Malaysia and our beautiful Islands are the most magical tourist attractions for the Chinese tourists. And Henan, with the rich historical background and tourist products, I believe tourist arrivals can be further enhanced” said Dr Ng, when she met with all her old acquaintances from her early days as Deputy Minister of Tourism from the years 1999 to 2003.

Accompanying her at the bilateral meeting were Minister Counselor (Deputy Chief of Mission) of Malaysia to Beijing, Mr Lim Juay Jin; Tourism Malaysia Director of Beijing, Mr Zulkafli Yahya and Minister Counselor (Economy), Mr See Chee Kong.

Meanwhile, Dr Li Ke confirmed to organize a Henan Government Study Group to Malaysia next year to mark the beginning of the working relationship between both parties. He was accompanied by Assistant Governor, Mr Lu DaWei and Ms He Lin , the Henan Provincial Tourism Bureau Deputy Director,

Fast Facts:

1. Malaysia was declared in as one of the “Top Five Most Popular Outbound Destinations” for South China residents by Guangzhou Daily.

2. On 7 September 2009, Malaysia also won the “Best Travel & Leisure Destination (short-haul) contest, organised by readers of Travelweekly China.

Malaysia recorded a total of 2,030,337 tourist arrivals for the month of August 2009. It characterized an increase of 10.4% from 1,839,235 tourist arrivals for the same month in 2008.

Cumulatively, tourist arrivals recorded from January to August 2009 were 15,380,505, representing an increase of 4.4% compared to 14,730,437 for the same period in 2008.

2009 were Singapore (1,091,651), Indonesia (181,634), Thailand (114,555), China (including Hong Kong & Macau) (104,473), Brunei (68,838), the United Kingdom (44,519), Australia (42,969), India (42,332), Japan (41,707) and the Philippines (37,681).

For the same month, double-digit growth was cataloged for tourist arrivals from Poland (59.9%), Italy (49.7%), Iran (47..9%), Cambodia (40.4%), Russia (33.4%), France (31.2%), Taiwan (30.4%), Finland (27.0%), Netherlands (26.7%), Australia (26.6%), Myanmar (25.2%), Vietnam (24.0%), Laos (23.3%), Singapore (22.0%), Switzerland (21.5%), Germany (21.4%), New Zealand (17.4%), Denmark (17.0%), the United Kingdom (16.5%), China (including Hong Kong & Macau) (14.8%) and Sweden (14.5%).

The top ten tourist generating markets from January to August 2009 were: Singapore (8,261,037), Indonesia (1,522,388), Thailand (969,610), Brunei (687,065), China (including Hong Kong & Macau) (660,940), India (376,313), Australia (323,218), the Philippines (295,896), the United Kingdom (290,060) and Japan (258,387).

This article is provided by www.Malaysia-Travel-Info.com. An up-to-date guide to Malaysia travel and Malaysia. Providing current and relevant information about visa, airlines, hotels, resorts, Malaysia tourism, scuba diving, travel, health and wellness.

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China National Day Celebration

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Since 1949 when the People’s Republic of China was founded, at intervals of 10 years, China regularly holds a large-scale Anniversary Celebration on National Day. In Chinese convention, it is the big time for nationwide fellowmen to hold diversity of celebrations for the birthday and prosperity of this great nation. Naturally, a large series of well-rehearsed programs and themed activities are also solemnly performed and staged to realize the targeted effect. In this grand gala all over China, .

Military Parade in 1949 was the first time China’s National Day Tiananmen Square Parade and declared the world that a new China was born and independent. That was the fascinating historic event in Chinese modern history. And Tiananmen Square(Tiananmen Square is located in the center of Beijing city. It is the heart of China. Tiananmen Square covers 44 hectares. It is the largest downtown square all round the world. The main buildings include Tiananmen, China’s National Museum, The Great Hall of the People , Memorial of Chairman Mao, and Monument to People’s Heroes. The feeling of magnificence will be aroused when you stand in the center of this square, because you stand in the heart of China.Generally, Tiananmen Square is the beginning of PRC’s architecture history, because it was born several hours earlier than this young republic country. On September 30 1949, the eve of ceremony of PRC foundation, Chairman Mao erected the first footstone for Monument to People’s Heroes with all the commissioners of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.
According to Chinese traditional ideas, the monument should face the south. However, Premier Zhou Enlai suggested the architects that the monument should face the Tainanmen and Changan Avenue, for the majority are used to entering the square from the north.The architects accepted his suggestions
) Military Parade in 1999 National Day also had a worldwide influence, and via this parade, the world learnt a powerful and dynamic China since the implementation of reform and opening policy in 1978. In 2009, Chang’an Avenue, the exclusive road of 2009 National Day Military Parade, has an absolutely new look highlighted with festive jubilance after five months’ face-lift work to widen and resurface the road. Today, the whole Beijing is decorated in red and attired to welcome this national day. All relevant jobs are systematically done, and all make sure it will be a record-breaking grand parade in history of New China.

By the way, during the National Day Holiday, Chinese people also enjoy Mid-Autumn Day, another important traditional festival on October 3rd. Two big festivals meet in October surely will bring a different festive and joyous atmosphere to holiday and China. Probably, many Chinese culture and travel lovers can see a true and fascinating China at the time. Welcome to China during time of Double Happiness!

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