As China initiated the policy of opening & reform, China's tourism industry witnessed tremendous achievements.  In 1999, total tourist arrivals to China and the revenue generated from inbound business ranked 5"' and 7"' respectively among the world top destinations.  At the turn of new century, China has worked out its strategic plan for tourism development for the next 20 years and the goal is to become the world's leading tourism country.

         China and the United States are among the hottest tourist destinations in Asia and America.  As China quickens steps towards internationalization and gears up the development of tourism facilities, there will be more opportunities of cooperation between China and the United States in the field of tourism.  We welcome more U.S. tourists to visit China.  We also welcome U.S. investors with a long vision to invest in China, especially in tourism infrastructure of China's central and western areas.  China's tourism industry in 21" century will be promising one with unlimited opportunities.




        He Guangwei, worked as Secretary of the Secretariat of (he Central Committee of the Communist Youth League of China, and Vice Chairman of All China Youth Federation from 1981 to 1986.  In April 1986, he was appointed Executive Vice  Chairman of the National Tourism Administration of China and was promoted to chairman in 1995.