The South Pacific destination of Tahiti, Montenegro in Southern Europe, the Philippines' Bohol island, Serbia and the Philippines' Cebu are hot spots for Chinese tourists. [Photo provided to China Daily]

The Philippines boasts over 7,000 islands with striking scenery and diverse cultures.

The Spanish and American colonization influenced the culture, siring such attractions as the UNESCO World Heritage Site Vigan, a city celebrated for its Spanish architecture, she says.

The South Pacific Tourism Organization also joined the exhibition with representatives from Tahiti, Samoa and New Caledonia.

New Caledonia is ambitious about entering the Chinese market to promote its natural beauty, biodiversity and coral reefs this year. The New Caledonia-based company Aircalin is planning to charter flights in Chinese cities before it opens routes to China in 2018.

The French territory receives roughly 1,000 Chinese tourists a year.

They enjoy its remote tranquility and fusion of romantic islands and metropolises, plus such activities as water sports, hiking and golf.