Egypt's Aswan happy to become hub for Chinese tourism

ASWAN, Egypt - Egypt's Aswan province, known as "the jewel of the Nile River", is inviting Chinese tourists to enjoy its unique archaeological and cultural sites, according to Aswan governor, Ahmed Ibrahim.

"Aswan's gates are always open for Chinese tourists and we would like them to visit and see the high level of security and safety in Aswan, as well as the love, respect and warm welcome of its people," Ibrahim says.

Tourism in Egypt has started to recover after years of security worries and a recession caused by the political turmoil that followed the ousting of two heads of state in 2011 and 2013.