CHIANG MAI, 3 August 2015 – Delegation from Shanghai Municipal Government and Foreign Affairs Office paid their visit to Chiang Mai on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Thai-Chinese diplomatic relations, while the number of Chinese tourists to Chiang Mai is expected to rise to 600,000 this year.
The Governor of Chiang Mai Suriya Prasartbandit has welcomed the Vice-Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Congress Wang Zhong, and the Thai Consulate-General to Shanghai Parichat Luepaiboolphan for their official visit to Chiang Mai, which is a sister-city of Shanghai. This visit occurs on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Thai-Chinese diplomatic relations.
The meeting was also attended by the head of official divisions from Chiang Mai province, while both sides exchanged opinions on activities that could enhance the cities’ relations.
The Governor of Chiang Mai disclosed that the province welcomed about 400,000 tourists from China last year, while this number is expected to grow to 600,000 tourists this year.
He said that the beautiful nature and the conservation of the ancient city’s layout were the factors that impressed the Chinese tourists, adding that this is the strength of Chiang Mai that has allowed conservation tourism to flourish.
The Shanghai delegate and Chinese businessmen were also invited to attend the Lanna Expo 2015, set for commencement by mid September and organized by the upper northern region provinces.
