The popularity of inbound tourism in Hangzhou keeps rising this year. In addition to the Republic of Korea and Japan, the number of tourists fromcountries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative has increased significantly.Some tourists from South Americatake a 20-hour flight to come to Hangzhoufor pleasure.

It is reported that,there is growth in the number ofoverseas private tour groups, each of whichis composed of 3-5 people and travels to Hangzhou.Many foreign guests are enthusiastic about exploring technology enterprises such as Alibaba and Hikvision to experience Hangzhou’s digital economy. Quite a few foreign guests visit local scenes of Hangzhou like the vegetable market and matchmaking corner.

The foreign-language tour guides connect Hangzhou culture with world civilization. For example,Madam White Snakeis introduced through Greek mythology, and Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is compared to the Suez Canal and Panama Canal.