Is it true that India is hosting the China Tourism Year?

In 2015, China held the "India Tourism Year" and in 2016, India held the "China Tourism Year". The holding of the Tourism Year has built a bond of people-to-people exchanges, strengthened emotional communication between the people of the two countries, and further consolidated the social and public opinion foundation for the friendly relations between the two countries. The holding of China's "India Tourism Year" has allowed the Chinese people to understand the magical India with a long history and splendid civilization; while the holding of India's "China Tourism Year" has also shown the Indian people a beautiful China with beautiful mountains and rivers and profound humanities.

According to data from the China National Tourism Administration and the Indian Tourism Board, the number of two-way tourism exchanges between China and India reached 900,000 in 2015, and the number of two-way exchanges between China and India exceeded one million in 2016. The two countries are promoting Great results have been achieved in two-way tourism cooperation and exchanges.

In addition, India has opened electronic visas to Chinese tourists, simplifying the cumbersome procedures for submitting materials such as deposits and employment certificates, and enabling 72-hour visa issuance. If Chinese tourists apply for an electronic visa online, they can also receive a free phone card when they land. In addition to opening electronic visas and launching a tourist helpline, India has also promoted India's tourism resources through a series of promotion meetings and road shows to attract Chinese tourists to India.