Chinese tea, beautiful nature and brewing closer tourism ties with Guangxi
A cultural and tourism event titled *Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon* was held in Hanoi on May 14 to promote Guangxi’s attractions, including Baise City’s tea culture and scenic landscapes, as part of Vietnam-China tourism cooperation. China remains Vietnam’s top tourist source, with over 5.28 million visitors in 2025, and border-crossing destinations like Guangxi are gaining traction among Vietnamese travelers due to relaxed visa policies and affordable costs.
A cultural and tourism event titled *Tea for Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon* was organized on May 14 at the Chinese Cultural Centre in Hanoi to strengthen ties between Vietnam and Guangxi, China. The event, themed *Meet Guangxi (Baise)*, featured four experiential zones: a Tea Tasting Area, Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Area, Culture and Tourism Exhibition Area, and Guangxi Flavour Tasting Area. Xing Jiuqiang, counsellor at the Chinese Embassy in Vietnam, highlighted Guangxi’s natural beauty, folk traditions, and its role as a historical bridge for Sino-Vietnamese exchanges, including its revolutionary legacy tied to President Ho Chi Minh. Zhang Deshan, Director of the Chinese Cultural Centre, emphasized that tea and tourism would serve as cultural connectors between the two nations. The event aligned with the Vietnam-China Tourism Cooperation Year 2026-27, aiming to deepen people-to-people bonds through cultural exchange. Baise City, a key focus, is known for its tea production, mild climate, and proximity to Vietnam’s Cao Bang and Tuyen Quang provinces. Statistics from Vietnam National Authority of Tourism show China as Vietnam’s largest tourist source, with 5.28 million visitors in 2025 (25% of total arrivals). In early 2026, over 1.85 million Chinese tourists visited Vietnam, with 272,500 arriving in Hanoi—a 59% increase from the same period last year. Experts attribute Vietnam’s appeal to its affordability, beaches, and rich culture, while Guangxi’s border-crossing accessibility and flexible costs attract Vietnamese travelers. Recent visa policy adjustments between the two countries have further boosted tourism flows. Nguyen Tran Quang, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Tourism, noted the growth potential and expressed hope for expanded cooperation to develop unique tourism products. The event underscored the role of cultural exchanges in fostering deeper bilateral relations, particularly through tourism initiatives.
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