San Gabriel, Ca, Feb. 29 (LAPost) - - A Chinese nationwide culture and tourism promotion event named "Nihao! China" was held here on Thursday, bringing together more than 200 local dignitaries, service leaders, travel and tourism industry executives and the media joined with China National Tourist Office, Los Angeles and delegation of Chinese officials from the Department of Culture and Tourism of Shaanxi Province in launching the "Nihao China" 2024 "Shaanxi China Culture and Tourism Presentation" at the San Gabriel Sheraton in Los Angeles today.

" Recently, China has already canceled the appointment requirement for visa application, streamlined the visa application and lowered application charges. Seeing is believing. You are welcome to check out China, to experience its abundant history and culture, witness its awesome natural landscapes, savor tasty Chinese food, and enjoy the convenient transport and other tourist services." said Li Zhiqiang,

Du Jingen, Deputy Director of the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, lead of the delegation informed guests "A couple of days earlier, we have actually gone to New York City and fulfilled some of our American equivalents operating in the tourism industry. I deeply feel that the American tourist practitioners, American travelers are as eager as individuals of Shaanxi to make bilateral tourist more convenient. So, we pertained to Los Angeles without stopping to send out a warm invitation from the home town of the Terracotta Warriors."

Du said in his speech that Shaanxi has unique natural landscapes and human resources, as well as very rich historic and cultural heritage, and is referred to as the "Natural History Museum".

Regarding the flight problem that many travelers are most worried about, "Restoring direct flights from Xi'an to Los Angeles is likewise a crucial task of our trip." stated Du.

The preparations for this marketing event were rather comprehensive: including Shaanxi China Culture and Tourism Presentation video; Promotion of Products from China West Airport Group; Promotion of Products from Xi'an China International Travel Service.

discover the latest details on cultural and tourist products in Shaanxi, By experiencing intangible cultural heritage and tasting regional food, will immerse yourself in Shaanxi, feeling the charming of its culture.

on the occasion website, visitors can see the sample of Intangible Cultural Heritage and Food Culture Experience

get information on tourism products, consisting of tourist attractions, transportation, accommodation, entertainment, shopping and dining

experience activities such as paper-cutting, rubbings, clay calligraphy, sculpture, and shadow puppetry and feel the charm of intangible cultural heritage, also take own developments and all the best home with you.

you can have a taste of Fuzhuan Brick Tea, Hanzhong Xianhao Tea, Ziyang Selenium-Enriched Green Tea, and Shaanxi traditional cakes and pastries such as crystal cakes and peach bloom cakes.

said Guo Shaochun, China's consul general in Los Angeles.