【正确答案】After the founding of New China, especially since the opening up to the outside world and the reform, the Chinese government has given close attention to the tourism industry, which has been undergoing steady and fast growth as an emerging dynamic and potentially strong industry. Presently , China ranks among the top destinations in the world in terms of both tourist arrivals and foreign currency receipts. The numbers of our outbound tourists are also increasing rapidly. China is now an important tourism country.
As a country with a long history of civilization, China is a vast oriental nation full of modern vitality , unique in the richness and variety of its tourism resources. Besides picturesque natural scenery , lengthy history and complex culture, China embodies the different folk customs of 56 nationalities. Now, there are 29 places that have been listed as World Cultural and Natural Heritages sites. As a result of opening-up and reform, China' s modernization drive is surging ahead, and the cities and the country are experiencing daily changes. The ancient glory of China and its modern boom add radiance and charm to each other, joining to create ideal conditions for developing domestic and international tourism.