Preface
In recent years, with the continuous improvement of China's international status, more and more foreign tourists choose to come to China for sightseeing and experience China's urban scenery and rich culture. With the gradual control of the epidemic, China's tourism industry has also ushered in a boom, and tourist attractions and characteristic towns around the country have welcomed an endless stream of foreign tourists.
What do Chinese cities look like in the eyes of foreign tourists? Recently, the phrase "city is not city!" It suddenly became popular on the Internet and became a collective amazement of foreign tourists to Chinese cities. This is a sentiment from a foreign tourist when visiting a Chinese city, which means, "This city is really so distinctive!" And because of its unique expression, this sentence has become a popular stalk among netizens competing to imitate.
The amazement of foreign tourists in Chinese cities reflects China's great achievements in urban construction and tourism environment building, and also plays a positive role in promoting China's international image. The personal experience and real feelings of foreign tourists are also of great significance to change the long-term negative reports on China in the Western media, and help more people understand a real and three-dimensional China.
1. "City is not city!" "The amazement of foreign tourists has become a hot meme
In recent years, with the continuous improvement of China's international influence, foreign tourists from all over the world have chosen to come to China for sightseeing and experience China's long history and rich culture. Whether it is a modern metropolis or an ancient historical city, it attracts countless foreign tourists to explore and make their own good memories.
As the epidemic gradually came under control, more and more foreign tourists began to embark on their journeys, and China's tourism industry also ushered in a boom. According to statistics, in 2023, the number of inbound tourists will increase by nearly 70% year-on-year, and the data for the first five months of 2024 is even more gratifying, with the number of inbound foreign tourists exceeding 12 million.
What do Chinese cities look like in the eyes of foreign tourists? What they see is not only the high-rise buildings and busy traffic, but also the unique charm and rich connotation of Chinese cities. Whether it's the perfect combination of ancient and modern architecture in Beijing or the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Shanghai, foreign tourists are deeply attracted by these cities and express their admiration again and again.
And recently, the phrase "city is not city!" It suddenly became popular on the Internet and became a collective amazement of foreign tourists to Chinese cities. This phrase is the sentiment of a foreign tourist when visiting a Chinese city, which means "this city is really so distinctive!" And his unique way of expression also made the people around him give a thumbs up and express their approval.
As the video of this foreign tourist went viral, the phrase "city is not city!" It has also become a popular meme, and many netizens have imitated the foreign tourist's accent and tone to express their love for the Chinese city in their own way. This craze has also made more people pay attention to the personal experience of foreign tourists, and re-understand and understand China's urban scenery through their lenses.
Second, the personal experience of foreign tourists has changed their perception of China
The amazement of foreign tourists in China is not only a verbal expression, but also an affirmation of China's urban construction and tourism environment, as well as the promotion of China's international image. In the eyes of foreign tourists, China's cities are not just "cities", but also have unique charm and strong historical and cultural heritage.
The personal experience and real feelings of foreign tourists are also of great significance to change the international community's perception and attitude towards China. For a long time, due to the one-sided reports and prejudiced ideas of the Western media, foreigners' perception of China has often stayed on stereotypes such as "made by a big country in the East" and "crowded with people", and these impressions often cannot truly reflect the whole picture of China.
Nowadays, as more and more foreign tourists come to China, their perceptions and perceptions are quietly changing through first-hand experience and personal experience. They found that China is not only a fast-growing economic power, but also a country with gorgeous culture and colorful customs.
The personal experience of foreign tourists is like a mirror, which can show the true face of China to people around the world, and can also help them break stereotypes and enhance their understanding and knowledge of China. This kind of positive experience is irreplaceable by any propaganda report, which can allow more people to understand China from different angles, so as to establish sincere friendship and cooperative relations.
3. The personal experience of foreign tourists has become an important force in shaping the country's image
The amazement and admiration of foreign tourists play an important role in promoting China's national image. On the international stage, a country's image and status often need affirmation and recognition from all sides, and the personal experience of foreign tourists can become the most vivid and authentic witness, injecting new vitality and energy into China's national image.
Whether it is visiting the world cultural heritage or tasting authentic Chinese food, foreign tourists can spread Chinese culture and traditions to the world through their own personal experience, and become an important messenger and disseminator of the country's image. Every emotion and admiration they utter can touch the hearts of more people, make them have a strong interest in China, and have more motivation to learn more.
In the international community's exchanges and exchanges, a country's image and perception often have a direct impact on the development of diplomatic relations and international cooperation. Nowadays, with the continuous improvement of China's international status, more international friends are needed to understand and support China, and the personal experience of foreign tourists can provide valuable reference and support for this, and promote the in-depth development of international friendly exchanges.
In addition, the first-hand experience of foreign tourists can also have a profound impact on the development of China's tourism industry. The various suggestions and opinions put forward by them can help China better understand the needs and preferences of international tourists, optimize tourism services and environment, enhance the country's soft power and international competitiveness, and also provide important reference and support for the sustainable development of the national economy.
Fourth, the personal experience of foreign tourists to promote cultural exchange and understanding
In addition to shaping the country's image, the first-hand experience of foreign tourists can also be an important force in promoting cultural exchange and understanding. In today's world, which is full of cultural conflicts and misunderstandings, cultural exchange and mutual learning are particularly important, and foreign tourists are like an open window for people of different countries and nationalities to better understand and know each other through the common language of tourism.
Through the personal experience of foreign tourists, they can have a deeper understanding of Chinese history and culture, feel the traditional virtues and colorful folk customs of the Chinese nation, and slowly break down language and cultural barriers and establish sincere friendship and family feelings in exchanges with Chinese people.
For China, it can also enrich the travel experience of foreign tourists through various cultural exchange activities, so that they have the opportunity to participate in the celebration of traditional Chinese festivals, learn the traditional arts and handicrafts of the eastern powers, and even experience the traditional culture of China's tea ceremony, calligraphy, etc., so as to have a strong interest in Chinese culture and become an important bridge and messenger for cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries.
Through such in-depth exchanges and interactions, people of different countries and nationalities can respect and appreciate each other's cultures from the bottom of their hearts, form a pluralistic and inclusive world view, and better carry out international cooperation on the basis of common cultural cognition, jointly respond to global challenges, and contribute China's wisdom and strength to the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
Fifth, to promote the sustainable development of tourism, we need the joint efforts of many parties
The personal experience of foreign tourists plays an important role in promoting the development of China's tourism industry, and also puts forward new challenges and opportunities for the sustainable development of the tourism industry. How to better attract foreign tourists, provide high-quality tourism services, and protect natural and cultural heritage has become an important issue facing China, and all parties need to work together to make great progress.
As a member of China, each of us can become an ambassador of China, show a friendly and welcoming image of the country with our actions, words and deeds, leave a good impression on foreign tourists, and take the initiative to introduce Chinese history and culture to them, and become their intimate guide in their travel in China.
China's tourism authorities and related institutions also need to continuously optimize tourism policies and services, provide a more convenient tourism environment, strengthen the security and cultural exchange activities of foreign tourists, so that they can have a more colorful experience in China's travel, and can also use various scientific and technological means to provide personalized and customized tourism services to meet the needs of different tourists.
In addition, China's local authorities and tourist attractions can also attract more foreign tourists by holding various international cultural activities and tourism festivals, strengthen the protection and management of tourism resources, and promote sustainable tourism development, so that these beautiful scenery and precious cultural heritage can be shared and passed on by generations of people.
People from all walks of life can also actively participate in the development of tourism, through the development of rural tourism, farmhouse and other forms, so that foreign tourists have the opportunity to enter ordinary people's homes, experience China's rural customs and pastoral life, can also take the initiative to participate in environmental protection and cultural protection actions, become participants and promoters of sustainable development of tourism.
epilogue
"City is not a city!" Behind this simple mantra is actually the infinite love and amazement of foreign tourists for China, and it is also the best commentary on the vigorous development of China's tourism industry. The personal experience of foreign tourists can not only change the international community's perception and perception of China, but also become an important force in shaping the country's image and cultural exchanges, and contribute China's wisdom and strength to the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.
In the future, I believe that with the joint efforts of all parties, there will be more and more "amazement" of foreign tourists, and there will be more and more "city is not city!" "Becoming a hot Internet meme, this craze will also be like a fresh wind, blowing in every corner of the world, so that more people, through the beautiful way of travel, know and love each other, and create a better future together."