Staff writer
KUNMING, China -- In contrast to the well-known tourist spots along China's coastal region, Yunnan Province, located along the southwestern periphery, is rarely visited by Japanese tourists.
In an effort to change this, local governments and the tourism industry plan to promote the region as an attractive destination for visitors from overseas, including Japan, using the opportunity presented by its hosting of the '99 International Horticultural Exposition here.
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