Culture, history, new taste impressions and lots of exciting travel destinations are on the program with China as Partner Country of the Year on Danish Travel Show. The fair also provides inspiration for travel both in Denmark and the rest of the world, underwater, on two wheels, with caravans and much more.
Holiday-happy Danes from all over the country flock to Herning year after year when Denmark’s largest holiday fair is held, and once again the many thousands of visitors can look forward to a packed experience program when the Danish Travel Show takes place on 21-23. February 2020 at the MCH Exhibition Center Herning. One of the big news at the fair is Partner Country of the Year, which is China this year.
“As a travel destination, China has endless possibilities. You can experience large iconic buildings, laze on chalk-white sandy beaches, shop in huge cities and ski with a view of the most amazing scenery. The country has it all and more, I dare say, and therefore China has also been named Partner Country of the Year on the Danish Travel Show, ”explains Anders Ladefoged Mortensen, project manager at MCH, who is looking forward to welcoming the many guests a wealth of travel experiences.
From the great empire to new holiday destinations
The two Chinese provinces of Chongqing and Anhui, as well as the metropolitan city of Shanghai, together with the Chinese Cultural Center in Copenhagen represent China on Holidays for All. Chongqing offers plenty of history, culture, shopping and the Chinese response to fondue, namely hot pot, while Anhui is known for its magnificent mountains and ancient well-preserved cities dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties of the country. Shanghai is China’s largest city, a vibrant metropolis changing into a mix of towering skyscrapers and traditional Chinese temples.
“You’ve probably heard of all the major tourist attractions in China, such as The Great Wall of China, but our country also has much else to offer. At a total of 960 square kilometers, there are 55 World Heritage sites to date in China, so there are many destinations to explore. It is our job to spread the message and open the doors to China’s many provinces and metropolitan cities by representing our country on the Danish Travel Show, ”says Mr. Li Zhang, director of the Chinese Cultural Center and the Chinese Tourist Office in Copenhagen.
During the show, Chongqing, Anhui and Shanghai offer both singing and dancing, lots of tastings and inspiration for exciting destinations. There will also be a number of travel agencies that specialize in everything from tailor-made experiences to pre-packaged tours in China. The very small ones in the family can get classic Chinese face masks painted at the fair, while the adults can become wiser about China’s many opportunities at the Chinese Cultural Center’s own booth.
In addition to China, there are experiences and destinations for all tastes at Holidays for All. Visitors to the five thematic areas abroad, Denmark, Camping, Outdoors and Golf can explore the many travel experts who are ready with news, holiday and travel offers and personal advice.
Danish Travel Show 2020 will be held on 21-23. February at the MCH Exhibition Center Herning. The fair is Scandinavia’s largest holiday fair and offers more than 1,000 exhibitors and is visited by around 60,000 holiday-friendly people
