5. 19 What day is it in China?

The festival originated on May 19, 2006. Ma Shaoqin of Ninghai, Zhejiang proposed to set up "China Tourism Day" in the name of Xu Xiake Travel Club in Ninghai, and suggested that the opening day of the first diary of Xu Xiake's Travels (May 19) be named China Tourism Day.

On June 5438+February 1 day, 2009, the State Council issued "Opinions on Accelerating the Development of Tourism" and proposed the establishment of "China Tourism Day". On June 4th, 2009, 65438+February 4th, 2009, the National Tourism Administration officially started the establishment of China Tourism Day. 20 1 1 On March 30th, the executive meeting of the State Council passed a resolution to designate May 19 every year as "China Tourism Day" from 2011.

Purpose of establishment

According to the "Announcement on the Plan of Collecting the Date of" China Tourism Day ",the purpose of establishing" China Tourism Day "is to strengthen tourism propaganda, cultivate citizens' awareness of tourism and leisure, encourage people to participate in tourism activities extensively, improve citizens' quality of life and promote the development of tourism.

The choice of the specific date of the tourism day will embody the following principles: (1) has certain significance in commemorating and promoting tourism; Time is suitable for everyone to travel and relax; It is conducive to strengthening national tourism awareness and giving play to the educational function of tourism.