Monday, July 1, 2024 The opening ceremony of the Kazakhstan Year of Tourism in China for 2024 was recently held in Beijing. Throughout the year, China and Kazakhstan will host a series of exciting activities, including art performances and tourism forums. Kazakhstan boasts a wealth of tourism resources, such as the Shymbulak Ski Resort, Lake Kaindy, Charyn Canyon, the Korgalzhyn State Nature Reserve, and the Burabay National Park, which attract numerous tourists annually.
The Kazakh government aims to increase domestic tourist numbers to 11 million and foreign tourist numbers to 4 million by 2030. Additionally, the tourism industry is expected to employ 800,000 people by that time. Kazakh Minister of Tourism and Sports, Yermek Marzhikpayev, emphasized that China is a priority tourism market and partner for Kazakhstan, due to the geographical proximity and deep historical connections between the two countries.
The minister added that Kazakhstan plans to attract more Chinese tourists by showcasing its rich nomadic culture, centuries-old history, and unique natural landscapes. In recent years, tourism cooperation between China and Kazakhstan has deepened continuously. In November 2017, China established a tourism office in Astana, marking the first such office set up by China in a Central Asian country.
This office has been instrumental in promoting cultural and tourism exchanges between the two nations. In November 2023, mutual visa exemption between China and Kazakhstan was im.
