Chinese influencer explores Pakistan, strengthening friendship through tourism

ISLAMABAD, November 5, (Daily Global South)- A renowned Chinese travel vlogger explored Pakistan’s iconic cultural and tourism destinations, sharing her journey with millions of viewers in China and highlighting the growing role of tourism in strengthening Pakistan-China friendship.

Guo Ping’s visit was part of celebrations marking 75 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China. With a combined social media following of more than 38 million and over 4 billion cumulative video views across leading Chinese digital platforms, her travel content introduced Pakistan’s tourism potential to a wider Chinese audience.

Earlier, the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) welcomed Guo Ping at its head office in Islamabad, where she met Managing Director and the PTDC team to discuss Pakistan’s tourism potential, opportunities for tourism cooperation and the role of digital content creators in promoting destinations internationally.

During her journey, Guo Ping explored some of northern Pakistan’s most renowned destinations, including Rakaposhi Viewpoint, Hoppar Valley, Attabad Lake, Passu Cones, Hussaini Suspension Bridge and Khunjerab Pass.

Her journey through the northern areas has allowed her to experience Pakistan’s spectacular mountain landscapes, local culture, cuisine and hospitality firsthand. Through destination videos and travel stories shared on Chinese digital platforms, she is presenting these experiences directly to potential Chinese travellers.

At an altitude of 4,693 metres, Khunjerab Pass, which connects Pakistan and China, was among the highlights of her visit, symbolizing not only the geographical link between the two countries but also their longstanding friendship and people-to-people connections.

Her itinerary also included Islamabad, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Taxila, Gilgit and Hunza Valley, offering Chinese audiences a glimpse of Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage alongside its diverse natural landscapes.

Through her journey, Guo Ping showcased Pakistan as a destination offering scenic beauty, cultural diversity and warm hospitality. Her visit also demonstrates how travel and direct people-to-people experiences can complement official ties by creating greater understanding between ordinary citizens of Pakistan and China.

PTDC said collaborations with influential Chinese digital content creators can help expand Pakistan’s visibility in China’s outbound tourism market while further strengthening tourism cooperation and people-to-people friendship between the two countries