Nepal eager to welcome Chinese tourists to visit

Nepal called on Chinese tourists to visit, claiming the Himalayan country's tourism destinations are still intact and safety is guaranteed after massive earthquakes there.

The appeal comes after the country's tourism suffered an loss of around $1.28 billion in the April earthquake.

During a meeting with an eight-member delegation of Chinese tour operators in Kathmandu on Friday afternoon, the Nepal Tourism Board urged the Chinese travel and tour operators to disseminate a positive message and encourage tourists to visit Nepal.