Kinmen lit up with excitement this weekend as the island greeted its first tourist group from the Chinese mainland since 2019! Over 20 travelers arrived by boat from Xiamen, Fujian Province, kicking off a fresh chapter in cross-strait cultural exchange.
Why it matters: This trip follows August's policy shift allowing Fujian residents to visit Kinmen again – a move locals hope will revive tourism and strengthen regional ties. The Kinmen County government rolled out the red carpet (literally!) with lion dances and banners at the port.
'We want visitors to become Kinmen ambassadors,' said tourism chief Hsu Chi-hsin, highlighting hopes for increased mainland tourism. The group will explore historic sites and local cuisine during their 48-hour stay .
Bigger picture: Kinmen legislator Chen Yu-jen urged Taiwan authorities to reciprocate by lifting mainland travel bans. The development comes as cultural exchanges slowly rebound post-pandemic, offering new opportunities for economic and social connections across the Taiwan Strait.
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Over 20 travelers arrived by boat from Xiamen, Fujian Province, kicking off a fresh chapter in cross-strait cultural exchange.
Why it matters: This trip follows August's policy shift allowing Fujian residents to visit Kinmen again – a move locals hope will revive tourism and strengthen regional ties. The Kinmen County government rolled out the red carpet (literally!) with lion dances and banners at the port.
'We want visitors to become Kinmen ambassadors,' said tourism chief Hsu Chi-hsin, highlighting hopes for increased mainland tourism. The group will explore historic sites and local cuisine during their 48-hour stay 
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Bigger picture: Kinmen legislator Chen Yu-jen urged Taiwan authorities to reciprocate by lifting mainland travel bans. The development comes as cultural exchanges slowly rebound post-pandemic, offering new opportunities for economic and social connections across the Taiwan Strait.
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