A Sharing Session of American Travel Writers’ Inspection Tour in Shaanxi Province: Showing an Internationalized Shaanxi to the World

On April 10, 2018, members of the Society of American Travel Writers’ “Impression of Shaanxi” tour participated in a sharing session sponsored by the Shaanxi Provincial Tourism Development Committee in Xi’an. In 14 days, the members began their trip from Xi’an, Shaanxi, and traveled through seven cities including Xianyang, Weinan, Hanzhong, Hancheng, Yulin, and Yan’an for a thorough and engaging journey through Shaanxi.

Themed Discussion during the Sharing Session of American Travel Writers’ Inspection Tour in Shaanxi Province 

During the sharing session, Ann Bush, Chad Case, Deng Jinning, Catherine "Kiki", Debi Lander, Michael Snell, Stan Wawer, Judy Wells, David Swanson, Tom Wilmer shared their memories and personal stories from the trip through Shaanxi.

“Shaanxi is a place with enormous diversity. Every city has its own unique scenery and customs. The region’s hospitality and charm mean that there’s significant potential for the development of its tourism industry. In addition, China’s high-speed rail is so fast. It's incredible."

——Ann Bush

"The people here are very friendly and warmhearted. I have experienced a culture of warmth in Shaanxi.” 

——Chad Case

“It’s my first ever trip to Shaanxi. The people here are very friendly and polite. I will try my best to relay the beauty of the place to more people."

——Catherine "Kiki"              

"The development of Shaanxi is so fast. The skyline is filled with high-rises and its cities are full of the hustle-bustle of global metropolises. What impressed me most is that people here are very friendly and accommodating. People always have smiles on their faces."

——Tom Wilmer

Catherine “Kiki” shows her paper-cutting work

Chad Case shares his Shaanxi journey

Through the trip, the members experienced first-hand Shaanxi's rich tourism resources, customs, places of interest, and intoxicating landscape. They captured the beauty and wonder of Shaanxi through photos, videos and texts, which would then be showcased to a global audience and attract more foreign tourists to visit Shaanxi.  （Kevin）