From March 17 to 19, over 150 travel agents and study tour institutions organized by the Gansu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and the CYTS Alliance conducted research tours in Yellow River-bordering regions such as Gannan, Linxia, and Lanzhou. The event aimed to explore Yellow River culture, trace the origins of Chinese civilization, appreciate the cultural heritage of Longyuan, and discuss collaboration on cultural tourism initiatives. After the conclusion of the event, relevant officials from the Gansu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism responded to questions from our website's reporters regarding the details of the event.

Question: What were the main locations visited during this event? What distinctive Gansu cultural experiences did the guests participate in?

Answer: The Familiarization Tour Delegates embarked on a journey along the Yellow River, visiting tourist attractions, educational research bases, museums, and intangible cultural heritage projects. They experienced local delicacies such as beef noodle soup and hand-grabbed lamb, immersing themselves in the charm of Gansu's Yellow River culture. Seizing this opportunity, cultural and tourism authorities from four cities and prefectures along the Yellow River in Gansu organized a series of promotional events featuring cultural tourism resources, exhibitions of intangible cultural heritage products, and ethnic song and dance performances. Detailed introductions were made to highlight regional Yellow River tourism resources, premium travel routes, and distinctive cuisines, while formal invitations were extended to participants for initiating educational expeditions exploring Gansu's Yellow River cultural heritage.

Q: What are the opinions of inspection delegates regarding this event?

A: The inspection delegates unanimously expressed that through participating in this on-site inspection activity, they have deeply experienced Gansu's splendid Yellow River culture and enchanting landscapes. In particular, they highlighted the Gansu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism's efforts in leveraging rich local resources to meticulously design 8 themes and 40 tourist itineraries centered on Yellow River culture. These offerings allow visitors to explore Gansu's historical, natural, and cultural beauty comprehensively and from multiple perspectives. Following the inspection tour, delegates pledged to actively promote Gansu's Yellow River travel routes and products, effectively share the stories of Gansu's Yellow River heritage, and organize more tourists to experience its cultural legacy firsthand.