Efforts to make travel to China easier result in uptick in visits
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Efforts to make travel to China easier result in uptick in visits

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Passengers from the Mein Schiff 5 international cruise ship are greeted as they arrive at a port in Shanghai on Saturday. CHINA DAILY To improve the travel experience for international tourists, the central government has released some guidelines to optimize online payments, tour products and accommodation bookings in recent months. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism is also working with other departments and online payment platforms to streamline e-payment verification procedures for international travelers. Yang Jinsong, director of the International Institute at the China Tourism Academy, said though the inbound tourism market has improved, it still needs time to see sustainable growth. The government has done much work to facilitate international travelers with visas and payment, but more promotions and "I'm bullish on the market as our country is more open to the world, and we will organize more international cultural and tourism events this year.

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Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism
5 days, 1 hour ago

Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism

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Inbound travelers visit a gift shop at a mountain scenic spot in Quanzhou, Fujian province. China will continue to facilitate cross-border travel, welcoming people from all countries to visit and experience its diverse charm and share in its development dividends, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in November. "If a guest really likes China, they will surely prefer to stay …

Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism
5 days, 1 hour ago

Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism

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Tourists from Russia visit the Bund in Shanghai on Dec 4. CHEN HAOMING/XINHUA Surging interest He Laiqiang, who runs the travel consultation service Sada International in Osaka, Japan, said the policy to resume and also extend visa-free entry is long overdue and will help open up the Japanese outbound tourism market. China has already done a good job in promoting …

Travel experts explore Suzhou's cultural, tourism offerings
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4 weeks ago

Travel experts explore Suzhou's cultural, tourism offerings

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Overseas travel agents who participated in the recently concluded China International Travel Mart 2024 in Shanghai were invited to attend a tourism event in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, on Monday. The event hosted 30 overseas travel agents from six Gulf countries and Russia, 24 young Sinologists from 21 countries, and 30 representatives from Suzhou's travel agencies, online travel platforms, scenic spots, …

Shandong shines at intl travel event
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Shandong shines at intl travel event

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Shandong's distinctive cultural performances wow visitors at the China International Travel Mart 2024. The China International Travel Mart 2024 officially began in Shanghai on Nov 22, featuring over 1,000 international exhibitors and nearly 600 overseas travel salespersons from 80 countries and regions. This exhibit focused on high-quality development through the deep integration of culture and tourism, and unveiled Shandong's rich …

Chinese tourists return to global markets
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese tourists return to global markets

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Chinese visitors immerse themselves in the enchanting allure of AlUla's vast Saudi Arabian desert, enjoying local hospitality under a breathtaking sunset. In 2019, the Chinese outbound tourism market was a global powerhouse, with Chinese travelers making 155 million trips abroad and spending an impressive $255 billion, according to data from the UN World Tourism Organization. Access matters A key driver …

Chinese tourists return to global markets
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese tourists return to global markets

China Daily  

Chinese visitors immerse themselves in the enchanting allure of AlUla's vast Saudi Arabian desert, enjoying local hospitality under a breathtaking sunset. In 2019, the Chinese outbound tourism market was a global powerhouse, with Chinese travelers making 155 million trips abroad and spending an impressive $255 billion, according to data from the UN World Tourism Organization. Access matters A key driver …

Chinese tourists return to global markets
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese tourists return to global markets

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By [email protected] | Wang Mingjie in London | Updated: 2024-11-07 19:03 Chinese visitors immerse themselves in the enchanting allure of AlUla's vast Saudi Arabian desert, enjoying local hospitality under a breathtaking sunset. In 2019, the Chinese outbound tourism market was a global powerhouse, with Chinese travelers making 155 million trips abroad and spending an impressive $255 billion, according to data …

US travel agents explore tourism opportunities
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US travel agents explore tourism opportunities

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A Chinese tour guide shows around travel agents from the US. CHEN AIPING/XINHUA "We are designing cruise tours of over 10 days to Asia, which connect countries including China, Japan and the Republic of Korea," he says, adding that tourists can stay in each country for a few days and experience different cultures. China Tourism Group Travel Service employee Bo …

Outbound, inbound travel bookings hit record high during National Day holiday: report
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Outbound, inbound travel bookings hit record high during National Day holiday: report

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BEIJING - The daily bookings for outbound and inbound travel on the platform of Ctrip, a leading Chinese online travel agency, have reached a record high during the National Day holiday, the company said on Monday. The proportion of family travel in the outbound travel market increased from 34 percent to 37 percent, and the average spending on parent-child trips …

Rapid growth seen in inbound tourism
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rapid growth seen in inbound tourism

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Passengers crowd Nanjing Railway Station in Jiangsu province, on Monday. SU YANG/FOR CHINA DAILY Thanks to intensified international exchanges and optimized policies, China has seen a rapid growth in inbound tourism this year, with the number of foreign visitors in the first nine months expected to reach 95 million — a 55.4 percent year-on-year increase, according to official data released …

Nation's evolving outbound tourism market
3 months ago

Nation's evolving outbound tourism market

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Chinese tourists prepare to board a boat for their trip from Serangan Island to Lombok Island in Denpasar, on Indonesia resort island of Bali, Jan 25, 2023. This highlights a broader trend within China's rapidly growing trade in services sector, particularly in areas like tourism and cultural experiences. The rapid growth of China's travel services sector, driven by rising disposable …

Foreign tourists flock to Hunan and savor local culture
3 months ago

Foreign tourists flock to Hunan and savor local culture

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From left: Tourists gather at Zhurong Peak on Mount Heng to admire the breathtaking winter scenery. Support has been provided for Changsha and Zhangjiajie to make good use of the 72-hour and the 144-hour transit visa-free policy, while the recovery and expansion of international flight routes has dramatically influenced development of Hunan's inbound tourism. In February, Changsha conducted an eight-day …

Foreign tourists flock to Hunan and savor local culture
3 months ago

Foreign tourists flock to Hunan and savor local culture

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From left: Clouds in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area of Zhangjiajie in Hunan province evoke scenes like those from a fairy tale. At the ongoing third Hunan Tourism Development Conference held in Hengyang from Friday to Sunday, provincial officials hailed inbound tourism as a driving force for the local economy and pledged to spare no effort in promoting Hunan's rich cultural …

Foreign tourists flock to Hunan and savor local culture
3 months ago

Foreign tourists flock to Hunan and savor local culture

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From left: Clouds in the Wulingyuan Scenic Area of Zhangjiajie in Hunan province evoke scenes like those from a fairy tale. At the ongoing third Hunan Tourism Development Conference held in Hengyang from Friday to Sunday, provincial officials hailed inbound tourism as a driving force for the local economy and pledged to spare no effort in promoting Hunan's rich cultural …

Inbound travel set to continue recovery trend
3 months, 1 week ago

Inbound travel set to continue recovery trend

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Visitors, including many from overseas, view the sights at the Palace Museum in Beijing in July. The results were due to factors including the optimized visa policy, the addition of international flights and China's positive tourism image in the world, the China Tourism Academy said in a report released on Tuesday. We've Dai Bin, president of the China Tourism Academy, …

Shanghai ready to roll out tourism festival
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shanghai ready to roll out tourism festival

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The 35th Shanghai Tourism Festival will take place from Sept 14 to Oct 6 with about 200 themed tours, activities, and products introduced alongside the iconic float parade. A series of key events are scheduled throughout this year's festival, according to Cheng Meihong, deputy director of the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism. The Lin-gang Special Area introduces three …

US travel agents embark on FAM trip to China
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US travel agents embark on FAM trip to China

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LOS ANGELES - A group of representatives of US travel agents, organized by Air China and China National Tourist Office, departed from Los Angeles Sunday on a FAM trip for China. "It will be good to experience it ourselves, so that we can tell our clients that China would be safe to go," Joey Sy, a personal travel manager from …

Inbound travelers surge amid policy boost
4 months ago

Inbound travelers surge amid policy boost

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Visitors, including many from overseas, view the sights at the Palace Museum in Beijing in July. Liu Haitao, deputy director of the NIA, said that China's visa-free transit policy, which has been in place since January 2013, is continuously optimized in terms of applicable countries, ports of entry, duration of stay and available areas. Liu said that the NIA has …

Inbound travelers surge amid policy boost
4 months ago

Inbound travelers surge amid policy boost

China Daily  

Visitors, including many from overseas, view the sights at the Palace Museum in Beijing in July. Liu Haitao, deputy director of the NIA, said that China's visa-free transit policy, which has been in place since January 2013, is continuously optimized in terms of applicable countries, ports of entry, duration of stay and available areas. Liu said that the NIA has …

Inbound travelers surge amid policy boost
4 months ago

Inbound travelers surge amid policy boost

China Daily  

Visitors, including many from overseas, view the sights at the Palace Museum in Beijing in July. Liu Haitao, deputy director of the NIA, said that China's visa-free transit policy, which has been in place since January 2013, is continuously optimized in terms of applicable countries, ports of entry, duration of stay and available areas. Liu said that the NIA has …

Inbound travelers surge amid policy boost
4 months ago

Inbound travelers surge amid policy boost

China Daily  

China Daily| Updated :2024-08-20 Visitors, including many from overseas, view the sights at the Palace Museum in Beijing in July. Liu Haitao, deputy director of the NIA, said that China's visa-free transit policy, which has been in place since January 2013, is continuously optimized in terms of applicable countries, ports of entry, duration of stay and available areas. Liu said …

Vloggers offer reality check on biased coverage of China
4 months, 1 week ago

Vloggers offer reality check on biased coverage of China

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Baobaoxiong, as he is known on social networks, is one of many foreigners who have embraced travel in China, a trend that has grown as China continues to optimize its entry policies. Door flung open Peng Han, chief analyst at Travel Daily, a Chinese tourism media company, said the visa-friendly policies showcase China's determination to open its doors wider to …

Chinese hotel chains expand overseas operations
5 months ago

Chinese hotel chains expand overseas operations

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A Chinese tourist takes a selfie at the observation deck of Sparrow Hills in Moscow on July 15. "The hotel will offer the same high-quality products and services as in China, ensuring that travelers can experience the same familiar living environment overseas," said Zhou Qunxia, brand manager of Elong Hotel, which has more than 4,000 operations across the country and …

Opening-up policies attract tourists to country
5 months, 1 week ago

Opening-up policies attract tourists to country

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Foreign visitors pose for a photo at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing on June 1. This is largely thanks to China's continuous efforts to expand the visa-free policy for foreigners, including the unilateral opening of 15-day visa-free travel for people from some countries and a 144-hour visa-free transit for people from more than 50 countries, including the United States, Canada and …

Opening-up policies attract tourists to country
5 months, 1 week ago

Opening-up policies attract tourists to country

China Daily  

Foreign visitors pose for a photo at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing on June 1. This is largely thanks to China's continuous efforts to expand the visa-free policy for foreigners, including the unilateral opening of 15-day visa-free travel for people from some countries and a 144-hour visa-free transit for people from more than 50 countries, including the United States, Canada and …

Inbound tourism sees robust upsurge
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism sees robust upsurge

China Daily  

China experienced a significant surge in inbound trips by foreigners in the first half of the year following the implementation of a series of favorable visa policies, with expectations for continued growth in the second half, the National Immigration Administration said on Friday. "With the continuous expansion of the 'visa-free circle' and the accelerated implementation of various policies, we anticipate …

Inbound tourism sees robust upsurge
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism sees robust upsurge

China Daily  

China experienced a significant surge in inbound trips by foreigners in the first half of the year following the implementation of a series of favorable visa policies, with expectations for continued growth in the second half, the National Immigration Administration said on Friday. "With the continuous expansion of the 'visa-free circle' and the accelerated implementation of various policies, we anticipate …

Nation's inbound tourism sees robust growth in first half of 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Nation's inbound tourism sees robust growth in first half of 2024

China Daily  

Foreign tourists browse local handicrafts in Longsheng, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in July. China experienced a significant surge in inbound trips by foreigners in the first half of the year following the implementation of a series of favorable visa policies, with expectations for continued growth in the second half, the National Immigration Administration said on Friday. "With the continuous expansion …

Demand escalates for tour guides with foreign-language skills
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Demand escalates for tour guides with foreign-language skills

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A group of visitors from South Korea poses for a photo at Zhangjiajie Scenic Area on May 30. DENG DAOLI/FOR CHINA DAILY Inbound rebound This year's inbound tourism boom has been fueled by authorities allowing visa-free entry for ordinary passport-holders from more than a dozen countries — including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, Switzerland and Malaysia — and …

Demand escalates for tour guides with foreign-language skills
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Demand escalates for tour guides with foreign-language skills

China Daily  

A group of visitors from South Korea poses for a photo at Zhangjiajie Scenic Area on May 30. DENG DAOLI/FOR CHINA DAILY Inbound rebound This year's inbound tourism boom has been fueled by authorities allowing visa-free entry for ordinary passport-holders from more than a dozen countries — including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, Switzerland and Malaysia — and …

China sees major rebounds in outbound, inbound tourism
6 months, 1 week ago

China sees major rebounds in outbound, inbound tourism

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Teams compete in a dragon boat race on Dongjiang Lake in Zixing, Hunan province, on June 8. XI'AN - Fu Jing, a 27-year-old office worker from Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi province, spent the three-day Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Seoul, the Republic of Korea. China's central and local governments have announced policy packages targeting major hindrances for foreign tourists, ranging …

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook

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Tourists from the Mein Schiff 5 cruise ship enjoy their visit to Shanghai on April 6. In mid-May, it announced a policy allowing visa-free entry of foreign tour groups aboard cruise ships via all the country's cruise ship ports. Foreign tour groups comprising two or more individuals and organized or received by domestic travel agencies can also enter the country …

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook

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Foreign tourists dressed in hanfu, the traditional attire of the Han ethnic group, visit the Palace Museum in Beijing in March. Inbound traveler payment demonstration sites have been established at the Beijing Capital International Airport and the Beijing Daxing International Airport, Wei said. The positive measures have helped Beijing receive 790,000 inbound tourists from January to April, a year-on-year increase …

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook

China Daily  

Tourists from the Mein Schiff 5 cruise ship enjoy their visit to Shanghai on April 6. CHEN AIPING/XINHUA Last month, senior tour operator Iain Bell traveled from the United Kingdom to China at the invitation of Beijing tourism authorities to sample the capital city's cultural and historical charms. Following in the footsteps of the UK visitors, more than 100 travel …

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook

China Daily  

Tourists from the Mein Schiff 5 cruise ship enjoy their visit to Shanghai on April 6. CHEN AIPING/XINHUA Last month, senior tour operator Iain Bell traveled from the United Kingdom to China at the invitation of Beijing tourism authorities to sample the capital city's cultural and historical charms. Following in the footsteps of the UK visitors, more than 100 travel …

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook

China Daily  

Tourists from the Mein Schiff 5 cruise ship enjoy their visit to Shanghai on April 6. CHEN AIPING/XINHUA Last month, senior tour operator Iain Bell traveled from the United Kingdom to China at the invitation of Beijing tourism authorities to sample the capital city's cultural and historical charms. Following in the footsteps of the UK visitors, more than 100 travel …

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook

China Daily  

Tourists from the Mein Schiff 5 cruise ship enjoy their visit to Shanghai on April 6. In mid-May, it announced a policy allowing visa-free entry of foreign tour groups aboard cruise ships via all the country's cruise ship ports. Foreign tour groups comprising two or more individuals and organized or received by domestic travel agencies can also enter the country …

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook

China Daily  

Foreign tourists dressed in hanfu, the traditional attire of the Han ethnic group, visit the Palace Museum in Beijing in March. Inbound traveler payment demonstration sites have been established at the Beijing Capital International Airport and the Beijing Daxing International Airport, Wei said. The positive measures have helped Beijing receive 790,000 inbound tourists from January to April, a year-on-year increase …

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook

China Daily  

Tourists from the Mein Schiff 5 cruise ship enjoy their visit to Shanghai on April 6. CHEN AIPING/XINHUA Last month, senior tour operator Iain Bell traveled from the United Kingdom to China at the invitation of Beijing tourism authorities to sample the capital city's cultural and historical charms. Following in the footsteps of the UK visitors, more than 100 travel …

China and US hope for tourism boom
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China and US hope for tourism boom

China Daily  

The live show Song of Everlasting Sorrow portraying a royal love affair is among the attractions that impress US attendees of the 14th China-US Tourism Leadership Summit in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. Vincenzo Perretta, CEO of Volatour, a travel agency based in New York, is looking forward to the implementation of more favorable tourism policies, he said during a recent trip …

China and US hope for tourism boom
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China and US hope for tourism boom

China Daily  

The live show Song of Everlasting Sorrow portraying a royal love affair is among the attractions that impress US attendees of the 14th China-US Tourism Leadership Summit in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. Vincenzo Perretta, CEO of Volatour, a travel agency based in New York, is looking forward to the implementation of more favorable tourism policies, he said during a recent trip …

China and US hope for tourism boom
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China and US hope for tourism boom

China Daily  

The live show Song of Everlasting Sorrow portraying a royal love affair is among the attractions that impress US attendees of the 14th China-US Tourism Leadership Summit in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. Vincenzo Perretta, CEO of Volatour, a travel agency based in New York, is looking forward to the implementation of more favorable tourism policies, he said during a recent trip …

China and US hope for tourism boom
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China and US hope for tourism boom

China Daily  

The live show Song of Everlasting Sorrow portraying a royal love affair is among the attractions that impress US attendees of the 14th China-US Tourism Leadership Summit in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. Vincenzo Perretta, CEO of Volatour, a travel agency based in New York, is looking forward to the implementation of more favorable tourism policies, he said during a recent trip …

China eases int'l travel to meet outbound tourism demand
7 months ago

China eases int'l travel to meet outbound tourism demand

China Daily  

So far, China has reached agreements or arrangements to simplify visa procedures with over 40 countries and achieved comprehensive mutual visa exemption with more than 20 countries, including Thailand, Singapore, the Maldives, and the UAE. "The resumption of flights between the two countries is a major contributor to the spike in Chinese tourist arrivals," said Shi Bang, director of the …

China eases int'l travel to meet outbound tourism demand
7 months ago

China eases int'l travel to meet outbound tourism demand

China Daily  

So far, China has reached agreements or arrangements to simplify visa procedures with over 40 countries and achieved comprehensive mutual visa exemption with more than 20 countries, including Thailand, Singapore, the Maldives, and the UAE. "The resumption of flights between the two countries is a major contributor to the spike in Chinese tourist arrivals," said Shi Bang, director of the …

China eases int'l travel to meet outbound tourism demand
7 months ago

China eases int'l travel to meet outbound tourism demand

China Daily  

So far, China has reached agreements or arrangements to simplify visa procedures with over 40 countries and achieved comprehensive mutual visa exemption with more than 20 countries, including Thailand, Singapore, the Maldives, and the UAE. "The resumption of flights between the two countries is a major contributor to the spike in Chinese tourist arrivals," said Shi Bang, director of the …

A destination to remember
7 months, 1 week ago

A destination to remember

China Daily  

Tourists pose for photos at the No 1 Terracotta Warriors pit at the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. The total number of visas issued to foreigners reached 466,000, an increase of 118.8 percent year-on-year, while the number of visa-free foreign visitors entering the country reached 1.99 million, a year-on-year increase of 266.1 percent, the administration reports. …

A destination to remember
7 months, 1 week ago

A destination to remember

China Daily  

The museum entrance provides a perfect photo opportunity for tourists. Ning Guoxin, a senior officer with Beijing-based tourism service provider Utour Group, says the company has started to receive a rising number of inbound visitors for business exchange since the end of last year. "They have been mainly from Central Asia and Middle East, and the inflow of inbound travelers …

A destination to remember
7 months, 1 week ago

A destination to remember

China Daily  

Tourists pose for photos at the No 1 Terracotta Warriors pit at the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. The total number of visas issued to foreigners reached 466,000, an increase of 118.8 percent year-on-year, while the number of visa-free foreign visitors entering the country reached 1.99 million, a year-on-year increase of 266.1 percent, the administration reports. …

A destination to remember
7 months, 1 week ago

A destination to remember

China Daily  

The museum entrance provides a perfect photo opportunity for tourists. Ning Guoxin, a senior officer with Beijing-based tourism service provider Utour Group, says the company has started to receive a rising number of inbound visitors for business exchange since the end of last year. "They have been mainly from Central Asia and Middle East, and the inflow of inbound travelers …

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