Cambodia Showcases Tourism Potential at China Forum

A high-level delegation from Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism visited Qinghai Province in northwestern China from Aug. 26 to 30 to promote the nation’s tourism potential and strengthen sub-regional cooperation under the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) framework. The mission coincided with the 10th anniversary of the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation. Led by H.E. Song Tong Hap, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Tourism, the delegation included representatives from the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, Kep Provincial Administration, Takeo Provincial Administration, and the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia. During the visit, H.E. Song Tong Hap delivered remarks at the opening ceremony of the Cultural and Tourism Cooperation Conference, presenting on “Cambodia’s Tourism Potential” under the presidency of H.E. Ma Rui, Secretary of the Communist Party of China Committee of Yushu City. The conference saw participation from representatives of other Lancang-Mekong countries, relevant private-sector organizations, and national and international media, with total attendance exceeding 150 people. H.E. Song Tong Hap also attended the official opening ceremony of the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation River-Source Dialogue, where he conveyed greetings on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the LMC. As part of the mission, the Cambodian delegation participated in technical and experience-sharing visits to several major cultural and tourism destinations, including the Yushu Museum, the Sanjiangyuan Monument in the source region of the Mekong River, and Qinghai Lake. This provided an opportunity for Cambodia to showcase its diverse tourism resources and exchange experiences with Lancang-Mekong countries on cultural and tourism development. The visit aligns with ongoing efforts under the Cambodia-China Tourism Year 2026 initiative, aiming to promote tourism growth, deepen Cambodia-China tourism cooperation, and strengthen regional air connectivity.