Washington lures China tourists

ATTRACTIONS & CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS

Attractions and cultural institutions must meet any 3 of the requirements below to be Welcome (歡迎) China certified.

Chinese language map/materials

Chinese language content on website

Accept China UnionPay/China UnionPay ATMs

Audio tour in Chinese

Chinese food/drink options (if applicable)

Free Wi-Fi

Signage in Chinese

Chinese subtitles on videos

Chinese social media accounts (WeChat/Weibo)

Take at least three Destination DC Welcome (歡迎) China seminars

Have at least one Mandarin speaking staff member

HOTELS

Hotels must meet any 5 of the requirements below to be Welcome (歡迎) Chinacertified.

Chinese language materials

Chinese language content on website

Availability of hot water/Chinese tea

Accept China UnionPay

Slippers in room

RMB exchange service

Chinese breakfast

Smoking area/rooms

Inclusive room rates (breakfast, tax, Wi-Fi)

Chinese language reservation capability

Chinese language TV channel

Chinese language newspaper

Chinese language travel guide offered

Chinese food room service options

Chinese social media accounts (WeChat/Weibo)

Promotion with Destination DC in China

Host a FAM from China

Take at least three Destination DC Welcome (歡迎) China seminars

Join Destination DC on Sales Mission

Have at least one Mandarin speaking staff member

RESTAURANTS

Restaurants must meet any 3 of the requirements below to be Welcome (歡迎) China certified.

Chinese language menu

Accept China UnionPay

Chinese language content on website

Pictures of food on menu

Host a FAM from China

Take at least three Destination DC Welcome (歡迎) China seminars

Have at least one Mandarin speaking staff member

SERVICE PROVIDERS

Service providers must meet any 3 of the requirements below to be Welcome (歡迎) China certified.

Chinese language content on website

Case studies or examples of previous business with Chinese customers

Accept China UnionPay, Alipay or wire transfers

Chinese social media accounts (WeChat/Weibo)

Promotion with Destination DC in China

Take at least three Destination DC Welcome (歡迎) China seminars

Have at least one Mandarin speaking staff member

SHOPPING

Shopping locations must meet any 3 of the requirements below to be Welcome (歡迎) China certified.

Chinese language map/materials

Chinese language content on website

Accept China UnionPay/China UnionPay ATMs

Chinese food/drink options (if applicable)

Free Wi-Fi

Signage in Chinese

Chinese social media accounts (WeChat/Weibo)

Promotion with Destination DC in China

Host a FAM from China

Take at least three Destination DC Welcome (歡迎) China seminars

Have at least one Mandarin speaking staff member

SIGHTSEEING & TRANSPORTATION

Sightseeing and transportation companies must meet any 3 of the services below to be Welcome (歡迎) China certified.

Chinese language materials

Accept China UnionPay

Audio tour in Chinese

Chinese subtitles on videos

Chinese language content on website

Chinese social media accounts (WeChat/Weibo)

Promotion with Destination DC in China

Take at least three Destination DC Welcome (歡迎) China seminars

Have at least one Mandarin speaking staff member