Kinmen was buzzing with excitement on Sunday as it welcomed its first tour group from the Chinese mainland in over four years! 🎊 The group of more than 20 tourists arrived from Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, kicking off a two-day adventure on the island.
To celebrate this milestone, the Kinmen County government pulled out all the stops! At the wharf, they greeted the visitors with a lively lion-dance performance and a long red banner that screamed \"Welcome!\" 🦁🎉 Hsu Chi-hsin, chief of Kinmen's tourism department, personally welcomed the group, expressing hopes for smoother and more regular cross-Strait exchanges.
On August 30, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced that residents of Fujian Province could once again travel to Kinmen. This decision has been met with enthusiasm on both sides of the Strait, with many hoping it signals a new era of friendship and cooperation. 🤝
\"We hope that after a long absence, the members of this first group will return to Xiamen with fond memories of Kinmen,\" the tourism department said in a press release. \"By sharing its beauty with friends and family, we can encourage more mainland tourists to visit and boost Kinmen's tourism and local industries.\" 🌅
Chen Yu-jen, a Kinmen legislator, urged the Democratic Progressive Party authorities to lift the current ban on tour groups from Taiwan to the mainland as soon as possible. She believes that increased tourism will benefit everyone and help strengthen ties across the Strait. 🌏
With the return of tour groups, Kinmen is set to rediscover its charm and become a hotspot for travelers once again. Pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable experience! 🧳✨
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