A two-member delegation from Xigaze City of Tibet (China) autonomous region comprising of Mr. Shong Guo Jun (Leader) and Mr. Shi Yun Feng, Director of local National Park called on the President and Executive members of NATTA at NATTA Secretariat on 25th April, 2016. President Mr. Madhu Sudan Acharya welcomed the delegation and said that since Nepal is one of the closest neighbors of China having one of the largest economy, Nepalese tour operators are keen on receiving visitors from China. Nepal being one of the top five destinations for the tourists and also due to the very positive gesture of the government of the Peoples’ Republic of China, Nepal’s tourism industry is looking forward to welcoming greater number of Chinese tourists to Nepal in the days to come. Majestic Himalayas in the North and the Birthplace of Lord Buddha in Lumbini in the South could also be additional attractions for the Chinese visitors, President Acharya said.
He further said that tourism is not only an economic activity; it also is important to contribute to foster the age-long friendship of the people. If the entry points in the northern border are kept open, tourism is sure to grow rapidly. Nepal has been receiving assistance from China in billions for restoration and revival in the wake of post-earthquake situation, but if we could get the assistance to let tourism run on its track properly, results would have been more propitious, President Acharya added.
In response to President Mr. Acharya’s welcome remarks, the members of the Chinese delegation said that they would do their best to convince their government authority to ease the mobility of tourists from the Nepal-Tibet entry points in the border. Tibet-the autonomous region of China is a sensitive region as such it might take some time for the government to come up with decisions promptly. Nevertheless, we have all reasons to be optimistic in this regard, the leader of the delegation Mr. Shong Guo Jun said.