May 19 Origin of China Tourism Day

The origin of May 19 National Tourism Day stems from a story with profound cultural connotation and historical background.

May 19 China Tourism Day originated from 200 1. At that time, Ma Shaoqin of Ninghai, Zhejiang proposed to set up "China Tourism Day" in the name of Ninghai Xuxiake Tourism Club. Ma Shaoqin suggested that the opening day of the first diary of Xu Xiake's Travels, that is, May 19, be designated as China's tourism day.

Xu Xiake's Travels is the representative work of Xu Xiake, a great traveler, geographer, historian and writer in Ming Dynasty. The Diary of Visiting Tiantai Mountain in the Travel Notes is the opening work, which shows the important position of Tiantai Mountain in Xu Xiake's mind.

This passage in the travel notes: "Ugly March (A.D. 16 13 May 19), from Ninghai to Ximen, the clouds are getting brighter and people are getting happier", which shows Xu Xiake's love for tourism and reverence for nature.

Starting from 65438+February 4th, 2009, the plan of setting up "China Tourism Day" has gradually taken shape through the stages of collecting plans, organizing and demonstrating. Finally, on 20 1 1, this proposal was widely recognized and supported, so May 19 of each year was officially designated as China Tourism Day.

May 19 was chosen as China Tourism Day, not only to commemorate Xu Xiake's great contribution, but also to improve citizens' tourism awareness, give play to the educational function of tourism and promote the improvement of citizens' civilized quality. In addition, it also reflects the importance attached to tourism and the expectation of the inheritance and development of excellent culture.

On this day every year, tourism activities around the country will be particularly rich, aiming to let more people understand and participate in tourism and feel the happiness and harvest brought by tourism. At the same time, it also provides a good opportunity for the development of tourism, promotes tourism to become a strategic pillar industry and makes positive contributions to the country's economic development.

The main activity of "5 19 China Tourism Day" in 2023 will be held in Tengchong City, Yunnan Province, which will be an important moment to show the charm of tourism and promote the development of tourism.