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What is the graphic symbol of my country’s tourism?

China’s tourism symbol is “Horse Treading on Flying Swallows”.

In October 1983, the horse stepping on the flying swallow was designated by the National Tourism Administration as the symbol of Chinese tourism. In 1985, the bronze galloping horse was identified as the graphic symbol of China's tourism industry by the National Tourism Administration under the name "Ma Chao Longque", and it has been used to this day. It was designated as a national treasure in 1986.

Extended information:

"Horse Treading on Flying Swallows" is a bronze galloping horse from the Eastern Han Dynasty. It was designated as a national treasure in 1986 and was included in the "First Batch of People Banned from Going Abroad" in January 2002. (Environment) Exhibition Cultural Relics Catalog". When the National Tourism Administration determined the Chinese tourism logo in 1983, the image of the bronze galloping horse was favored. Its "flying forward" posture was very consistent with the plan and requirements of "accelerating the development of China's tourism industry" at that time, and eventually became a prototype cultural relic. .

The horse is an important tool for tourism in ancient and modern times and a symbol of progress. Tourists can enjoy traveling in China. The copper products on the watch of horses and flying swallows symbolize China's thousands of years of glorious cultural history, show the great image of an ancient civilization, and attract tourists from all over the world.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia_Eastern Han Dynasty Bronze Galloping Horse