Friendly travel policies push inbound tourism surge
8 months, 1 week ago

Friendly travel policies push inbound tourism surge

China Daily  

Edouard Rebilly from Belgium tries decorative art at a museum in Beijing in April. YANG FEIYUE/CHINA DAILY Maximilian Klaus Puechler from Germany crammed in as much sightseeing as he could during his short trip to Beijing in late March. In one day, Puechler, in his 20s, visited the Juyongguan section of the Great Wall and the royal gardens at the Summer Palace as well as viewed the ancient architecture at the Temple of Heaven. He was especially impressed by a culturally immersive experience at the temple, where he learned about traditional Chinese architectural oil painting, and tried techniques such as the gilding and decorative application of gold powder to the surface of a painting. She said they helped her gain a better appreciation of the temple's history and structure as well as cultural aspects, such as the Hall of Prayer for a Good Harvest, a magnificent triple-gabled circular building.

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Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism
4 days, 18 hours ago

Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism

China Daily  

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
4 days, 18 hours ago

Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism

China Daily  

Foreign tourists pose for a photo in Yongshun, Hunan province, on Nov 7. CHEN SIHAN/XINHUA Danish delight The former visa policy was not making it easier for Danes to travel to China. With these restrictions removed, Liu said she is now going to "roll up her sleeves" to try and introduce more visitors to China. Even during the pandemic, Liu …

China's visa-free policy boosts inbound tourism, facilitates exchanges one year on
3 weeks ago

China's visa-free policy boosts inbound tourism, facilitates exchanges one year on

China Daily  

China's visa-free policy boosts inbound tourism, facilitates exchanges one year on Global Times Updated: Dec 02, 2024 Foreign tourists stroll along the Bund in Shanghai on June 2, 2024. "The implementation of visa-free policies has significantly boosted the inbound tourism market, further demonstrating that China's doors to the world are opening wider," Jiang Yiyi, a vice president of the School …

China to continue facilitating cross-border travel: foreign ministry
3 weeks, 4 days ago

China to continue facilitating cross-border travel: foreign ministry

China Daily  

Foreign visitors take photos at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing on Oct 10. BEIJING -- 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, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday. Mao made the remarks at a recent daily press briefing when asked …

China to continue facilitating cross-border travel: foreign ministry
3 weeks, 5 days ago

China to continue facilitating cross-border travel: foreign ministry

China Daily  

Foreign visitors take photos at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing on Oct 10. WANG XIN/FOR CHINA DAILY BEIJING -- 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, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday. Mao made the remarks at a recent daily …

Chinese tourists return to global markets
1 month, 1 week ago

Chinese tourists return to global markets

The Independent  

The Chinese outbound tourism market has experienced a robust revival in 2024, signaling a dynamic comeback after the end of pandemic-induced restrictions. With travel demand surging, key destinations worldwide are once again welcoming Chinese tourists, making 2024 a pivotal year of recovery. Europe, however, faces challenges in attracting Chinese tourists due to limited direct flights and complex Schengen visa requirements, …

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
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

China Daily  

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 …

Growth of China's tourism industry celebrated
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Growth of China's tourism industry celebrated

China Daily  

A visitor poses a photo with Mr Panda and staff workers in traditional attires hanfu at the China Pavilion of WTM on Tuesday. In recent years, China has developed the world's largest domestic tourism market, becoming both a leading source of international tourists and an increasingly popular destination. China is committed to international tourism exchanges and cooperation, and the building …

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

Inbound travel set to continue recovery trend

China Daily  

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, …

Foreign bloggers help show China's reality to world
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Foreign bloggers help show China's reality to world

China Daily  

Foreign tourists take photos with Chinese tourists in a traditional neighborhood in Changsha, Hunan province, on Wednesday. Experts believe this "China travel bandwagon" will help enhance the nation's global image and boost its inbound tourism in the near future. Travel portal Trip.com Group said inbound tourism bookings from foreign countries, as well as from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, increased …

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  

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 …

'China Travel' boom: What foreign tourists think about the real China
5 months ago

'China Travel' boom: What foreign tourists think about the real China

China Daily  

As the mercury soars in Beijing, the city is not only basking in the hottest weather of the year but also in the glow of a travel boom that has drawn visitors from abroad with the help of the country's 144-hour visa-free transit policy. As I wandered around well-known tourist spots in Beijing, including the Palace Museum, the Temple of …

Visa-free policy draws visitors to country's capital
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Visa-free policy draws visitors to country's capital

China Daily  

Foreign visitors pose for a photo at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing on June 1. China's optimized visa-free policy, together with several other measures aimed at enhancing international exchanges, has substantially increased the number of foreign travelers arriving in Beijing. In the first half of the year, the number of foreign visitors entering the Chinese capital reached 1.02 million, a year-on-year …

Visa-free policy draws visitors to country's capital
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Visa-free policy draws visitors to country's capital

China Daily  

Foreign visitors pose for a photo at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing on June 1. China's optimized visa-free policy, together with several other measures aimed at enhancing international exchanges, has substantially increased the number of foreign travelers arriving in Beijing. In the first half of the year, the number of foreign visitors entering the Chinese capital reached 1.02 million, a year-on-year …

Visa-free policy draws visitors to country's capital
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Visa-free policy draws visitors to country's capital

China Daily  

Foreign visitors pose for a photo at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing on June 1. China's optimized visa-free policy, together with several other measures aimed at enhancing international exchanges, has substantially increased the number of foreign travelers arriving in Beijing. In the first half of the year, the number of foreign visitors entering the Chinese capital reached 1.02 million, a year-on-year …

Visa-free policy draws visitors to country's capital
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Visa-free policy draws visitors to country's capital

China Daily  

Foreign visitors pose for a photo at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing on June 1. China's optimized visa-free policy, together with several other measures aimed at enhancing international exchanges, has substantially increased the number of foreign travelers arriving in Beijing. In the first half of the year, the number of foreign visitors entering the Chinese capital reached 1.02 million, a year-on-year …

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 …

Foreign tourists drawn to SW metropolis by visa-free policies
6 months ago

Foreign tourists drawn to SW metropolis by visa-free policies

China Daily  

Boasting rich and unique tourism resources, Sichuan is home to giant pandas, stunning natural landscapes, a long and storied history, and vibrant ethnic customs. Since China introduced a series of favorable visa-free policies last year, the airport has been bustling with foreign travelers, while the number of international tourists visiting Chengdu has also surged, despite its location in the country's …

Foreign tourists drawn to SW metropolis by visa-free policies
6 months ago

Foreign tourists drawn to SW metropolis by visa-free policies

China Daily  

Boasting rich and unique tourism resources, Sichuan is home to giant pandas, stunning natural landscapes, a long and storied history, and vibrant ethnic customs. Since China introduced a series of favorable visa-free policies last year, the airport has been bustling with foreign travelers, while the number of international tourists visiting Chengdu has also surged, despite its location in the country's …

Foreign tourists drawn to SW metropolis by visa-free policies
6 months ago

Foreign tourists drawn to SW metropolis by visa-free policies

China Daily  

Boasting rich and unique tourism resources, Sichuan is home to giant pandas, stunning natural landscapes, a long and storied history, and vibrant ethnic customs. Since China introduced a series of favorable visa-free policies last year, the airport has been bustling with foreign travelers, while the number of international tourists visiting Chengdu has also surged, despite its location in the country's …

A nexus of travel, education and bilateral relations
6 months, 2 weeks ago

A nexus of travel, education and bilateral relations

China Daily  

As Central Asia emerges as a new hot spot for Chinese tourists, a reciprocal surge of curiosity toward China is flourishing among Central Asian people. Ardak Akymhan, a longtime resident of Almaty in Kazakhstan who is from Hami, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, has noticed the increasing curiosity about China among local Kazakhs. For young people in Central Asia, China is …

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation

China Daily  

A US tour operator takes photos with Chinese performers wearing ancient folk costumes at the Twelve Hours of Chang'an theme block that vividly reproduces urban life in the Tang Dynasty, this month. A total of 386,000 Chinese travelers visited New York City last year, about 35 percent of the number in 2019, before the pandemic, when the city welcomed 1.1 …

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation

China Daily  

A US tour operator takes photos with Chinese performers wearing ancient folk costumes at the Twelve Hours of Chang'an theme block that vividly reproduces urban life in the Tang Dynasty, this month. A total of 386,000 Chinese travelers visited New York City last year, about 35 percent of the number in 2019, before the pandemic, when the city welcomed 1.1 …

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation

China Daily  

A US tour operator takes photos with Chinese performers wearing ancient folk costumes at the Twelve Hours of Chang'an theme block that vividly reproduces urban life in the Tang Dynasty, this month. A total of 386,000 Chinese travelers visited New York City last year, about 35 percent of the number in 2019, before the pandemic, when the city welcomed 1.1 …

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation

China Daily  

A US tour operator takes photos with Chinese performers wearing ancient folk costumes at the Twelve Hours of Chang'an theme block that vividly reproduces urban life in the Tang Dynasty, this month. A total of 386,000 Chinese travelers visited New York City last year, about 35 percent of the number in 2019, before the pandemic, when the city welcomed 1.1 …

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation

China Daily  

A US tour operator takes photos with Chinese performers wearing ancient folk costumes at the Twelve Hours of Chang'an theme block that vividly reproduces urban life in the Tang Dynasty, this month. A total of 386,000 Chinese travelers visited New York City last year, about 35 percent of the number in 2019, before the pandemic, when the city welcomed 1.1 …

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation

China Daily  

A US tour operator takes photos with Chinese performers wearing ancient folk costumes at the Twelve Hours of Chang'an theme block that vividly reproduces urban life in the Tang Dynasty, this month. A total of 386,000 Chinese travelers visited New York City last year, about 35 percent of the number in 2019, before the pandemic, when the city welcomed 1.1 …

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China-US tourism to fly high with stronger cooperation

China Daily  

By Yang Feiyue | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-05-30 07:48 A US tour operator takes photos with Chinese performers wearing ancient folk costumes at the Twelve Hours of Chang'an theme block that vividly reproduces urban life in the Tang Dynasty, this month. A total of 386,000 Chinese travelers visited New York City last year, about 35 percent of the number …

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 …

China's visa-free policy ignites European enthusiasm and enhances exchanges
7 months, 1 week ago

China's visa-free policy ignites European enthusiasm and enhances exchanges

China Daily  

"I went to China this time with a special thing: a passport without any visa on it," exclaimed Lucas Deckers, a Belgian in his 20s, on the Chinese video-sharing platform Douyin, with a picture showing him waving his burgundy travel document. In a post on social media, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said the visa-free policy …

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. …

China's visa-free policy ignites European enthusiasm, enhances exchanges
7 months, 1 week ago

China's visa-free policy ignites European enthusiasm, enhances exchanges

China Daily  

"I went to China this time with a special thing: a passport without any visa on it," exclaimed Lucas Deckers, a Belgian in his 20s, on the Chinese video-sharing platform Douyin, with a picture showing him waving his burgundy travel document. In a post on social media, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said the visa-free policy …

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. …

China's visa-free policy ignites European enthusiasm, enhances exchanges
7 months, 1 week ago

China's visa-free policy ignites European enthusiasm, enhances exchanges

China Daily  

"I went to China this time with a special thing: a passport without any visa on it," exclaimed Lucas Deckers, a Belgian in his 20s, on the Chinese video-sharing platform Douyin, with a picture showing him waving his burgundy travel document. In a post on social media, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said the visa-free policy …

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 …

Visits showcase good examples of international relations
7 months, 1 week ago

Visits showcase good examples of international relations

China Daily  

Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, accompanied by Aniko Levai, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's wife, visited the Hungarian-Chinese bilingual school in Budapest on Thursday afternoon. And that's what I heard from multiple people including Balazs Orban, political director for Prime Minister Viktor Orban, and Gyorgy Matolcsy, governor of the Magyar Nemzeti Bank, Hungary's central bank. The fact …

Friendly travel policies push inbound tourism surge
8 months, 1 week ago

Friendly travel policies push inbound tourism surge

China Daily  

Tourists take photos of Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. ZHANG TIANZHU/FOR CHINA DAILY More to come Edouard Rebilly from Belgium could not take advantage of the visa-free policy before he came to China in late March. "I will probably check out Zhangjiajie where they filmed the Avatar movie," he said, referring to the spectacular national forest in Hunan province. …

Friendly travel policies push inbound tourism surge
8 months, 1 week ago

Friendly travel policies push inbound tourism surge

China Daily  

Tourists take photos of Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. ZHANG TIANZHU/FOR CHINA DAILY More to come Edouard Rebilly from Belgium could not take advantage of the visa-free policy before he came to China in late March. "I will probably check out Zhangjiajie where they filmed the Avatar movie," he said, referring to the spectacular national forest in Hunan province. …

Friendly travel policies push inbound tourism surge
8 months, 1 week ago

Friendly travel policies push inbound tourism surge

China Daily  

Edouard Rebilly from Belgium tries decorative art at a museum in Beijing in April. YANG FEIYUE/CHINA DAILY Maximilian Klaus Puechler from Germany crammed in as much sightseeing as he could during his short trip to Beijing in late March. In one day, Puechler, in his 20s, visited the Juyongguan section of the Great Wall and the royal gardens at the …

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