China and Vietnam Promote Border Tourism

Guangxi Detian Waterfall Tourism Development Co., Ltd. The region recorded 10.8953 million visitor trips and 10.44 billion yuan in domestic tourism revenue. A cross-border tourism cooperation zone has seen rising popularity since it began operations in October 2024. Each group consists of 5 to 20 tourists visiting locations such as Ban Gioc in Vietnam to experience local markets and culture before returning to China. The program allows travelers to visit both Vietnamese sites and the Detian Bubuy scenic area in a single day. The cross-border tourism model in Guangxi has stimulated rapid development in local sectors including police districts, homestays, catering, and transportation. Tourist traffic in the region has grown by 56% compared to the same period in 2025. The system utilizes a scheduled group travel method, requiring tourists to enter and exit in organized groups to maintain precise control over passenger flows. The initiative fills a previous regulatory gap in cross-border tourism governance within the region. Cross-border tourism cooperation zones in Daxin County, Guangxi, report 100% occupancy rates for homestays during weekends and holidays. Homestay occupancy in Daxin County reached 100% during holidays, with accommodation revenue rising 22.2% year-on-year. Village collective economies in Guangxi have seen annual income increases exceeding 100,000 yuan.