The Sino Vietnamese De Tian (Ban Yue) Waterfall Cross border Tourism Cooperation Zone officially opened on the 15th, which is also China's first cross-border tourism cooperation zone. Within the cooperation zone, China's Detian Waterfall is connected to Vietnam's Banyue Waterfall, featuring unique karst landforms and beautiful natural landscapes, forming the largest transnational waterfall in Asia. Strolling through the cooperation zone, the Chinese scenic area has created a "Sino Vietnamese Style Street" and a "Sino Vietnamese Cross border Street" with rich cultural elements from both countries; On the Vietnamese side, there are unique Vietnamese cuisine and cultural experiences. Tourists Yu Qiaoming and his companions from Chongzuo, Guangxi, held their entry and exit documents, completed the inspection procedures, and walked into the Vietnamese side of the cooperation zone, becoming the first batch of cross-border tourists received by the cooperation zone after its official operation. After the operation of the cooperation zone, tourists can enjoy the magnificent scenery of Asia's largest multinational waterfall from different perspectives. The waterfall has a large amount of water this season, and my friends and I took many photos in the scenic area on the Vietnamese side, "said Yu Qiaoming. Featured Zhuang ethnic dances, cheerful mountain songs, and colorful embroidered balls... Upon entering the Chinese scenic area, the first batch of Vietnamese cross-border tourists who entered the cooperation zone after its official operation felt the strong enthusiasm of the people of Guangxi. It feels great to see the scenery and experience different cultures Vietnamese tourist Nguyen Thi Hai said. On October 15th, tourists took a photo in front of the cross-border tourism exit channel in the Sino Vietnamese De Tian (Ban Yue) Waterfall Cross border Tourism Cooperation Zone. The China Vietnam De Tian (Ban Yue) Waterfall Cross border Tourism Cooperation Zone is a project jointly constructed and implemented by Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China and Gaoping Province of Vietnam after the signing of the "Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on Cooperation in the Protection and Development of De Tian (Ban Yue) Waterfall Tourism Resources" in 2015. According to the agreement, both parties agree to set up a cross-border tourism cooperation zone in the De Tian (Ban Yue) Waterfall Scenic Area, with an area of 2 square kilometers each. The trial operation will begin on September 15, 2023. Huang Canqiang, Director of Shuolong Frontier Inspection Station Office of Guangxi Frontier Inspection General Station, introduced that the border inspection authorities have introduced measures such as "no fingerprint, no stamp of verification, no entry card for foreigners", "online joint review and quick review". Passengers only need to declare relevant information in advance, and can quickly check and clear customs after arriving at the scene. They can make an appointment before 12:30 on the same day. The length of cross-border tour has been extended from the original 5 hours to 6 hours. The convenient customs clearance procedures have stimulated the enthusiasm of Chinese and Vietnamese tourists for cross-border travel. Since its trial operation, Shuolong Border Inspection Station has handled over 30000 passenger border inspection procedures for the cooperative zone. The official operation of the cooperation zone has provided positive exploration for high-level opening-up and cooperation between the two countries, and will demonstrate and lead deeper cooperation in the border areas of the two countries Hu Fan, Vice Chairman of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, said at the official launch ceremony of the cooperation zone. (New Society)