Fushun and Tonghua Deepen Cultural and Tourism Cooperation through High-Speed Rail Promotion

Strategic Insights -

As the People's Republic of China continues to invest in its high-speed rail infrastructure, the city of Tonghua in Jilin Province has taken advantage of the "east wind" to strengthen its cultural and tourism ties with Fushun, a neighboring city in Liaoning Province. On September 8, the two cities held a joint symposium to promote their high-speed rail interactive tourism and cultural tourism, aiming to enhance Tonghua's urban influence and cultural tourism brand awareness. During the event, the counties and districts of Tonghua released detailed one-day and two-day tour routes and special preferential policies, showcasing the richness and uniqueness of Tonghua's cultural and tourism products. The symposium also led to the establishment of a platform for direct communication between cultural and tourism enterprises in the two places, paving the way for future cooperation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The "Take the high-speed rail to travel to Tonghua - 'Fu' and Shun accompany you, meet in Tonghua" Fushun-Tonghua high-speed rail interactive tourism and cultural tourism promotion symposium was held on September 8, aiming to strengthen cultural and tourism ties between Fushun and Tonghua.
  • Ten counties and districts of Tonghua City released detailed one-day and two-day tour routes and special preferential policies, showcasing the richness and uniqueness of Tonghua's cultural and tourism products.
  • The event led to the establishment of a platform for direct communication between cultural and tourism enterprises in the two places, paving the way for future cooperation.
  • Tonghua has 4 national nature reserves, 5 national forest parks, and 55 national A-level tourist attractions, making it a city rich in natural resources and profound historical and cultural heritage.
  • Tonghua City will host the 2025 China World Heritage Tourism Promotion Alliance (Ji'an) Conference and present an updated performance, "Dreaming of Goguryeo," offering an immersive experience of the charm of this ancient capital.
  • Red landmarks such as the Yang Jingyu Martyrs Cemetery and the Northeast Anti-Japanese Allied Forces Memorial Hall bear witness to the heroic epic of the Northeast Anti-Japanese Allied Forces.
  • The "Third Jilin Province Red Tourism Festival" will also begin in Tonghua, commemorating the glorious past and carrying on the legacy of the Red cause.

Statistics:

  • Tonghua has 100 tourist attractions, including 55 national A-level tourist attractions.
  • The city has integrated high-quality resources and launched four major sections with the theme of "Tonghua's 'Intoxicating' Maple Scenery in Autumn", 13 types of autumn tourism products, and more than 30 cultural and tourism activities.
  • The first group of 100 people of "Tour Tonghua by High-speed Rail" will use the sincerity of "free tickets for all A-level and above scenic spots and rural tourism business units in the city" to make the high-speed rail a "happiness line" connecting the two places.

Sources:

  • https://www.jl.gov.cn/yaowen/202509/t20250922_3499906.html