"When you see foreign friends in the street, you don't watch, interfere, follow, be warm and generous, and be neither humble nor supercilious." Today, when you read this sentence, will you feel a little strange and funny? However, in the early days of reform and opening up, this passage was recorded in primary code at that time.

nowadays, this friendly reminder has long since lost its necessity. China's reform and opening to the outside world has made "foreigners" not "foreigners". In our life, "foreigners" may be your colleagues, friends, neighbors or lovers, and they have become an ordinary member of today's society.

Not only that, in recent years, China people have strided out of the country, traveled around the world, confidently displayed the symbol of China with black hair and yellow skin, and become "foreigners" in the field of vision of a foreign land.

From "seeing foreigners" to becoming "foreigners", the change between "seeing" and "becoming" is intriguing.

Seeing a "foreigner" on the street decades ago was like seeing an alien. Now going abroad sometimes feels like visiting a house.

"When we visited the Arctic Village in Finland the year before last, the staff dressed as Santa Claus asked us if we were from China when we took a photo with us. When we learned that we were from Shanghai, Santa Claus immediately greeted us in Shanghai dialect:' Hello.' At that moment, we felt very kind and warm. "Talking about this experience," Lao Yang Lao Zhang "still relishes it.

Yang Jun and Zhang Ying are a retired couple who live in Huaihai Road, Shanghai. One is 67 years old and the other is 62 years old. They usually go out in pairs under the name of "Lao Yang Lao Zhang" and lead a quiet retirement life.

Five years ago, these two ordinary old people in China did something that they thought was normal, but in others' eyes, they were very courageous and remarkable: two old people who didn't know a foreign language and went abroad for the first time didn't join a tour group like ordinary old people, but decided from the beginning to "be free men and enjoy the sunshine in Europe". They spent 83 days traveling to more than a dozen cities in five countries, including Italy, France, Monaco, Spain and Portugal, which reminds people of the plot in the movie Around the World in 8 Days.

That unforgettable self-help trip in Europe made them addicted to outbound travel: "What young people can do, so can we old people." After returning to China, they published a travel book, Mom and Dad Traveling, which was liked by readers of all ages. Because of this trip, because of this book, they also made many friends, and their lives became colorful and full.

Lao Yang told reporters: "A few decades ago, seeing a foreigner on the road was like seeing an alien. Their high nose, blue eyes, golden hair and colorful clothes made people feel strange, so there were often foreigners around. Later, there were more and more "foreigners" on the streets of Shanghai, and everyone became accustomed to it. Now the life of China people is getting better and better, and tourism has changed from an extravagant hope to a' life element', and even become a way of life for many people. Nowadays, it is popular to talk about' global village'. People in our countries are just like villagers in a village. It is normal for you to come to my house and I will visit your house. "

For Lao Yang and Lao Zhang, the language barrier was the biggest difficulty when they traveled abroad. When they really went abroad, the old couple found that "in fact, many foreigners can speak some Chinese, and with drawing and gestures, the basic communication is still no problem."

The first time I went to "Xinmatai", I was envied by my distant relatives and neighbors, and the things I entrusted him with were filled with three A4 sheets.

Talking about tourism, Li Binzuo, who lives in Yantai, Shandong Province, gushed: "The first time I traveled, I took my son to Beijing more than 2 years ago, and took some photos at Tiananmen Square and the Great Wall. When I came back, my neighbors scrambled to pass them on."

In p>1995, the state began to implement the weekend system, and then the Golden Week was introduced. More importantly, the life of ordinary people is getting better and better. For Li Binzuo, who has both time and spare money, it is no longer an extravagant hope. "The year before last, my son paid me to go to Europe, which would have been unthinkable 2 years ago."

Gao Hongjiu, general manager of Shanghai Xinglv International Travel Service Co., Ltd. clearly remembers that when he took a tour group to "Xinmatai" for the first time in 1992, his distant relatives and neighbors envied him, and the "foreign goods" entrusted to him were filled with three A4 pieces of paper: watches, cosmetics, stockings, small appliances, coffee ... when he came back, he packed a lot of bags, just like "running alone".

Now, such a scene is gone forever. Shanghainese who like shopping are well aware of the special products such as bird's nest in Thailand, gold-plated Hu Jihua in Singapore and Malaysian tin products. In recent years, tourists have not chosen the "Xinmatai" package tour. Some tourists who are interested in Thailand only choose a small island for vacation and leisure.

in the list of countries (regions) that have been opened for outbound tourism issued by China National Tourism Administration, we can see that 24 was the fastest year for outbound tourism in China. During this year, more than 3 countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Italy and Austria became new faces in outbound tourism. By the end of August this year, there were nearly 14 overseas tourist destinations for China citizens, and China tourists have traveled all over the world.

Thirty years ago, "inbound tourism" was an uncommon word. The national definition of hosting foreigners for inbound tourism was "people's diplomacy"

My first trip to China was in the summer of 1978. When the plane landed at Beijing airport, I saw the workers sitting cross-legged on the grass between the runways. The airport is small and dirty, and there is no air conditioning. The bus that took me to the hotel was driving on a potholed two-lane highway, which was crowded with bicycles and carriages.

My trip in Beijing started with a visit to Chairman Mao's Memorial Hall. When I was touring around the city, Beijingers gave me a surprised look at my dress. Besides Beijing, I also went to the northeast. When I strolled near a hotel in Dalian, I attracted curious people to stop and watch. I always follow dozens of China people around me, and they seem to be intimidated by my height. When I wear shorts, I can't believe that a child will come and pluck my leg hair.

During the 198s and 199s, I went to China four times, and the traffic was much more convenient. At this time, China is undergoing rapid modernization. In addition to newly built buildings and highways, the living standards of China people have been improved, and their confidence in the future is also increasing.

in p>24, I was invited to teach in Jilin university, and what I saw there surprised me. In Changchun City, Jilin Province, modern skyscrapers soar into the sky, and internationally famous chain stores such as McDonald's can be seen everywhere in the busy neighborhood.

My students are wearing jeans, T-shirts, sneakers and backpacks. They are dressed just like American students, and many of them know the United States quite well.

The winter in Changchun is very cold, but the people in Changchun are very warm to me. During my five months in Changchun, I realized a lot of goodwill and kindness. I have learned more from China students and colleagues than I have taught them about the United States.

This is an article published by an American named Jim in his hometown newspaper. Without too much embellishment, it actually describes the earth-shaking changes in China. In many changes, the perspective of tourism is slightly known.

Yuan Zukang, manager of the International Liaison Department of Shanghai International Travel Service and American University, began to engage in inbound tourism in 1978, which was the first year when China opened its inbound tourism. As the first batch of professionals engaged in inbound tourism, he stopped to look back on the past and could not help but sigh the amazing development speed and degree of change of inbound tourism in New China.

More than p>3 years ago, "inbound tourism" was a rather uncommon word. The state defined the behavior of entertaining foreigners for inbound sightseeing as "people's diplomacy", so "tour guides" were actually trained and required by the standards of "foreign workers" at that time.

when the inbound tour was first opened, in the United States, for example, it was mainly transported by charter flights, usually three charter flights a week. The largest passenger plane in China was the Boeing 77, which can accommodate more than 2 people, so tourists had to bear high expenses and few people entered the country. Nowadays, almost all second-and third-tier cities in China have their own airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport alone has about 75 daily take-off and landing flights, covering more than 9 international (regional) cities and more than 7 domestic cities.

The reporter learned from the Shanghai Tourism Department that at first, only two travel agencies, China Travel Service and China Travel Service, received inbound tourists in Shanghai. However, at present, there are nearly 9 tour guides with more than 2, employees, and there are various tourist routes. Whether it is outbound or inbound, tourists have great choices.

Standing on the colorful streets of Shanghai and listening to young people discussing the latest American blockbusters, Simon, an Englishman, thought he was standing on the avenue of London.

Simon, an Englishman, said that he fell in love with China because of his trip to China. "China's food, GOOD! The scenery of China, GOOD! China's friend, GOOD! " "GOOD" has become Simon's most commonly used word in China.

"In our previous impression, China people were all thin eyes of the phoenix. Before I came to China, the only things I knew were China Kung Fu, Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. It seems that most foreigners only knew these things before. "

In p>15 years, Simon came to China four times. In his opinion, the biggest change is in the two aspects of travel and residence. From the stuffy carriage and narrow seating space at first, to the luxurious air-conditioned coaches with aviation seats and external luggage compartments, the comfort of transportation has been greatly improved; In addition to the air routes extending in all directions, many cities have now opened railway bullet trains, which makes the travel in the inland of China much more comfortable and fast.

When he first came to China, Simon felt that except for one or two high-class hotels in first-tier cities, the accommodation conditions in general places were very poor, especially the smell of the bathroom made him unforgettable. When he visited Beijing, Shanghai, Xi 'an, Chengdu and other cities for the third time six years ago, he found that there were not only five-star hotels, but also many business hotels, serviced apartments, chain convenience hotels and other tourist hotels with their own advantages and characteristics to choose from, and the services were becoming more and more standardized.

From clear signs to clean public spaces, the city exudes the charm of civilization in details, and this kind of China also makes Simon feel more and more cordial: "Now young people in China can speak a lot of English, so they don't have to worry about getting lost on the road, and all ages are very enthusiastic."

On one occasion, when he was standing on the colorful streets of Shanghai and listening to a group of fashionable young people around him discussing the newly released American blockbuster, at that moment, he said that he thought he was standing on the avenue of London in a trance.

When Beijing hosted the Olympic Games last summer, Simon and his wife sat together in the "Water Cube" shouting for refueling. The advanced competition venues and hospitable face of china reminded Simon of the scene when he first set foot on the land of China 15 years ago, and he could not help but sincerely sigh: "China is really a great country, and its development speed is incredible."

In the past, traveling seemed like going to the market and planting red flags, but now for many people, traveling has become a way to enjoy life.

Last summer, Xu Li, the chairman of Shanghai Focus Advertising Company, who went to South Africa at her own expense, met her high school classmate in Anhui at the Cape of Good Hope, and they embraced excitedly. The encounter in a foreign country was naturally different. Of course, this kind of joy is no longer the kind of appreciate each other when I met China people with "yellow skin and black hair" in foreign countries at the beginning of reform and opening up, but more of a surprise and pleasure when I met an old friend in another country.

As the footsteps of Chinese people go further and further, people's tourism mentality and concept are also changing quietly. Going abroad is no longer just a formality, but people's travel purposes are increasingly diverse and detailed. Some people enjoy exotic food in order to experience foreign history and culture, some to experience local customs, some to go to museums and art galleries to nourish their feelings, some to experience the same mood as the hero in the scene of a classic blockbuster, some to participate in a fashion show to catch the latest trend elements, and some to visit old friends or watch an idol concert.

Qu Yuping, a lecturer in psychology at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a travel enthusiast. She has traveled to the United States, France, Ireland, Greece, Vietnam, Cambodia, Mauritius and many other countries at her own expense. Because she is proficient in English, she is almost self-help. She told reporters that it was easy to be mistaken for Japanese when traveling in Europe in the past, but in recent years this misunderstanding has become less. China people's spending power has been paid more and more attention by foreigners. "I have noticed that many places provide Chinese services in particular, such as famous brand stores in Paris and OUTLETS； in Italy; I used to go to Scotland, but no one in the gift shop could speak Chinese. When I went again this summer, I suddenly found a clerk from China. In addition, in the ski resort in VAIL, USA, when I went there the year before last, the coaches were all speaking English. As a result, this year they provided coaches who could speak Chinese. "

Wang Fang, deputy general manager of Shanghai Jinjiang Tourism Company, said with emotion: "In the past, when people traveled abroad, they meant to plant a red flag. Every time they visited a scenic spot, they hurriedly left a photo of' visiting here', which was like going to the market every day. But now, tourism is a way to enjoy life for many people. "

In recent years, the rapid marching abroad tour has gradually ebbed, while the exquisite in-depth tour is increasingly favored by tourists. In Wang Fang's view, this change reflects the change of people's tourism concept and the improvement of life interest. Gu Xiaoming, a professor in the Department of Tourism, Department of History, Fudan University, believes that China has developed rapidly in recent years. During the trip, it is not difficult to find that the sense of distance between some cities at home and abroad is gradually disappearing, and various civilizations are constantly blending, which is really gratifying. Of course, we should also oppose some places in China blindly "cloning" foreign scenic spots and abusing foreign foreign names, because a higher level of integration should be manifested in: not only enjoying the convenient and fashionable feeling of being in the world in a city, but also appreciating the real cultural connotation of the local area, so that "visiting" is more meaningful.

Since the beginning of the new century, the development of China citizens' outbound tourism has reached a quite rapid level. The number of China citizens leaving the country increased from 12.13 million in 21 to 34 million in 26, an increase of 2.8 times in five years.

As one of the cities with the strongest consumption power in China, Shanghai's outbound tourism market has always been "hot": in 199, Shanghai's travel agencies organized tens of thousands of outbound trips, and it has maintained rapid growth since then. In 28, the number of outbound tourists from Shanghai through travel agencies reached 738,, and the proportion of outbound tourists was among the highest in China.

"blue eyes, high nose" came in and "black hair, yellow skin" went out, from "seeing foreigners" in those years to "foreigners" all over the world now. What a good feeling!