- by foxnews
- 05 Jan 2025
Türkiye’s tourism sector is experiencing a remarkable surge in Chinese visitors, with 381,200 arrivals recorded in the first 11 months of 2024. This marks a 70.88% increase compared to the previous year. The growth is attributed to intensified promotional efforts by the Turkish Tourism Promotion and Development Agency and regional travel agencies to showcase both iconic landmarks and lesser-known destinations.
Chinese travelers continue to flock to world-renowned sites such as:
While these landmarks remain popular, efforts are underway to shine a spotlight on the Eastern Black Sea region, noted for its:
According to Irfan Karsli, head of Ligarba Tourism Agency, familiarization trips and specialized tours for Chinese travel agents are being planned to promote the Eastern Black Sea region, particularly Trabzon. This city is emerging as a focal point for cultural and natural tourism.
The Turkish Tourism Promotion and Development Agency, in collaboration with regional agencies, has adopted innovative strategies to attract Chinese tourists, including:
A number of rare religious relics were uncovered in 2024, with some on display to the public, giving people a better understanding about the time they first appeared in history.
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