On January 28, a symposium titled “Building a New Silk Road Bond, Guizhou and Kazakhstan Join Hands to Write a Glorious Chapter” was successfully held in Guiyang, focusing on Kazakhstan’s national travel agents visiting Guizhou for investigation and exchange. A total of 35 guests from the fields of culture, tourism, foreign affairs, sports, and civil aviation from both China and Kazakhstan gathered together to renew friendship and discuss cooperation, injecting new momentum into the deep integration of the cultural and tourism industries of Guizhou and Kazakhstan.
Before the exchange meeting, the delegation of Kazakh travel agents conducted field inspections of tourist attractions in Guiyang, Anshun, and Qiandongnan Prefecture, deeply experiencing and feeling the unique charm and cultural customs of Guizhou’s mountain tourism. The two sides will take this investigation and exchange activity as an opportunity to establish a long-term and stable win-win cooperation mechanism, promote more Central Asian tourists to visit Guizhou, facilitate the sharing of cultural and tourism resources between the two places, expand mutual markets, and jointly write a new chapter in Silk Road cultural and tourism cooperation.
Silk Road
The Silk Road was a vast network of trade routes connecting East Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, flourishing from around 130 BCE to the 15th century. It facilitated the exchange of goods like silk, spices, and precious metals, but also enabled the spread of ideas, religions, and technologies between civilizations. Its decline began with the rise of maritime trade and the fall of the Mongol Empire, which had previously ensured its safety and unity.
Guiyang
Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou province in southwestern China, is a historic city known for its lush green mountains and diverse ethnic culture. Originally a frontier outpost during the Ming Dynasty, it grew into an important commercial and transportation hub. Today, it is celebrated for its unique karst landscapes, vibrant Miao and Dong minority communities, and modern development as a center for big data and technology.
Guizhou
Guizhou is a mountainous province in southwestern China known for its diverse ethnic cultures and dramatic karst landscapes. Historically, it was a remote frontier region that became more integrated into China during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and it played a significant role in the Long March of the Chinese Communist Party. Today, it is famous for sites like the Huangguoshu Waterfall and the ancient town of Zhenyuan.
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is a vast Central Asian country with a rich nomadic heritage, known for its expansive steppes and the historical significance of the Silk Road. Its modern history includes being part the Soviet Union until gaining independence in 1991, after which it developed into a major energy producer. The country blends ancient traditions with rapid modernization, symbolized by its futuristic capital, Astana (now Nur-Sultan), and the cultural heart of Almaty.
Anshun
Anshun is a city in Guizhou Province, China, known for its stunning natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Historically, it served as a strategic military outpost during the Ming Dynasty and later became a key trading hub on the ancient Yunnan-Guizhou route. Today, it is famous for attractions like the Huangguoshu Waterfall and the Tunpu culture, which preserves Ming-era architecture and traditions.
Qiandongnan Prefecture
Qiandongnan Prefecture, located in southeastern Guizhou Province, China, is a culturally rich region known for its stunning karst landscapes and as the homeland of the Miao and Dong ethnic minorities. Historically, the area has been a crossroads for various ethnic groups, with many villages preserving traditional architecture, festivals, and crafts that date back centuries. Today, it is a popular destination for cultural tourism, offering visitors a glimpse into the vibrant heritage and daily life of its indigenous communities.
