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

Foreign tourists flock to Hunan and savor local culture

China Daily  

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 and tourism resources to global visitors. According to a report released by the Ctrip travel platform, as of Aug 25, the number of inbound tourism orders to destinations in Hunan increased by 137 percent year-on-year. Over the first six months of 2024, the province welcomed 1.4 million inbound visits, generating $364 million in revenue, representing increases of 5.69 and 6.68-fold year-on-year respectively. Resumption of international flights, improvements in inbound travel, recovery of the inbound tourism supply chain and active marketing efforts are cited as contributing factors in the booming market.

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Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Travel experts explore Suzhou's cultural, tourism offerings
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1 month, 2 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, …

China's expansion of visa-free countries expected to fuel inbound travel
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China's expansion of visa-free countries expected to fuel inbound travel

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Foreign tourists take photos with Chinese tourists in a traditional neighborhood in Changsha, Hunan province, on Aug 28, 2024. CHINA DAILY Numerous listed companies are looking forward to the year-end inbound tourism market, revealing that they have made relevant preparations, as China announced the expansion of the scope of visa-free countries to ordinary passport holders from Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, …

Zhangjiajie meet to strength ties of international tourism
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Zhangjiajie meet to strength ties of international tourism

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During the 2024 Zhangjiajie Global Tourism Innovation Week, a forum themed on "rural vitalization and wellness tourism innovation development" is held at the Qixing Mountain Scenic Area in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province. Zhangjiajie in Hunan province held its first international tourism innovation week recently to meet the increasing demand from the overseas tourism market, and to offer better services. At the …

Zhangjiajie meet to strength ties of international tourism
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Zhangjiajie meet to strength ties of international tourism

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During the 2024 Zhangjiajie Global Tourism Innovation Week, a forum themed on "rural vitalization and wellness tourism innovation development" is held at the Qixing Mountain Scenic Area in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province. Zhangjiajie in Hunan province held its first international tourism innovation week recently to meet the increasing demand from the overseas tourism market, and to offer better services. At the …

Chinese tourists return to global markets
2 months ago

Chinese tourists return to global markets

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Chinese tourists return to global markets By [email protected] Wang Mingjie in London Updated: Nov 08, 2024 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 …

Chinese tourists return to global markets
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months ago

Chinese tourists return to global markets

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Chinese tourists return to global markets By [email protected] Wang Mingjie in London Updated: Nov 08, 2024 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 …

Chinese tourists return to global markets
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2 months 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 …

Tourism flourishes in Jinchengjiang, Hechi
2 months ago

Tourism flourishes in Jinchengjiang, Hechi

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Jinchengjiang district of Hechi city in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has been making significant strides in the tourism industry by focusing on project development, cultural activities, and seizing opportunities presented by high-speed rail connections. "Currently, the average daily visitor count in the scenic areas remains around 300, while during peak holiday periods, the daily visitor reception can exceed 2,500," said …

Festival shows Chaoyang in new light
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Festival shows Chaoyang in new light

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Buildings in Chaoyang district come alive at night, with colorful illuminations and light performances, such as those in Wangjing area, the central business district, the Liangma River economic belt, and the Sanlitun subdistrict, which is a shopping, dining and nightlife hub. For instance, during this year's Dragon Boat Festival, the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar …

Suzhou Tourism Soars, With Over 495,000 Visitors in the First Seven Months of 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Suzhou Tourism Soars, With Over 495,000 Visitors in the First Seven Months of 2024

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Suzhou, Jiangsu province, has seen a massive influx of inbound travelers in the first seven months of 2024, with a year-on-year increase of nearly 98 percent. The city's tourism market is showing a strong recovery, with inbound overnight tourists primarily coming from Australia, Japan, South Korea, the United States, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam.

Shandong tourism sees significant growth during National Day holiday
3 months ago

Shandong tourism sees significant growth during National Day holiday

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Shandong province experienced a surge in tourism during the recent National Day holiday, with key metrics demonstrating robust growth. According to the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, 200 monitored tourist attractions across the province welcomed a total of 26.086 million visitors that spent 1.5 billion yuan. 23 monitored attractions in Jining received 3.17 million visitors, generating a revenue …

Quzhou's National Day spectacle draws excited crowds
3 months ago

Quzhou's National Day spectacle draws excited crowds

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ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2024-10-08 The National Day holiday brought a surge of visitors to Quzhou as various themed activities and performances delighted tourists across the city, Tide News reported on Oct 8. According to the national railway operator China State Railway Group, China's railway sector handled 177 million passenger trips during the 10-day holiday travel rush, which ended on Tuesday. Nearly …

Outbound, inbound travel bookings hit record high during National Day holiday: report
3 months 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
3 months, 1 week 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Hunan tourism conference propels industry to new heights
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hunan tourism conference propels industry to new heights

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By Zou Shuo and Zhu Youfang in Hengyang, Hunan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-09-23 16:01 The opening ceremony of The Third Hunan Tourism Development Conference was held in Hengyang on Saturday night. The Third Hunan Tourism Development Conference, held in Hengyang from Friday to Sunday, exemplified the province's dedication to elevate its tourism industry to new heights. It wants to …

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

Foreign tourists flock to Hunan and savor local culture

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A woman in traditional Chinese costume poses for a photo at Shuilian Village in Hengyang. Previously, opinions on accelerating construction of world-renowned tourism destinations issued by the provincial government outlined targets such as achieving revenue of 1.1 trillion yuan by 2025 and hosting more than 750 million visits. The second attraction is the red tourism and patriotic education paths represented …

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

Foreign tourists flock to Hunan and savor local culture

China Daily  

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, 4 weeks 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, …

Shanghai ready to roll out tourism festival
4 months 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 …

Quzhou's retail sales soar to 46.51 billion yuan
5 months, 1 week ago

Quzhou's retail sales soar to 46.51 billion yuan

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ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2024-08-02 According to statistics from the Quzhou Bureau of Commerce, the city's wholesale, retail, accommodation, and catering industries all experienced year-on-year growth in the first half of the year. The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 46.51 billion yuan, marking a 9 percent year-on-year increase. From January to June this year, Quzhou hosted 82 consumption-promoting events, distributing …

Inbound trips fly high in capital city
5 months, 1 week ago

Inbound trips fly high in capital city

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International travelers visit Juyongguan Great Wall in Beijing. China's capital city received 1.66 million inbound trips, an increase of 245.6 percent compared to the same period last year, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism reports. In the first six months, Beijing ports processed visa-free entries for 307,000 international tourists and issued 144-hour visa-free transit permits for 33,700 eligible …

Inbound trips fly high in capital city
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound trips fly high in capital city

China Daily  

International travelers visit Juyongguan Great Wall in Beijing. China's capital city received 1.66 million inbound trips, an increase of 245.6 percent compared to the same period last year, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism reports. In the first six months, Beijing ports processed visa-free entries for 307,000 international tourists and issued 144-hour visa-free transit permits for 33,700 eligible …

Inbound trips fly high in capital city
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound trips fly high in capital city

China Daily  

International travelers visit Juyongguan Great Wall in Beijing. China's capital city received 1.66 million inbound trips, an increase of 245.6 percent compared to the same period last year, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism reports. In the first six months, Beijing ports processed visa-free entries for 307,000 international tourists and issued 144-hour visa-free transit permits for 33,700 eligible …

Inbound trips fly high in capital city
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound trips fly high in capital city

China Daily  

International travelers visit Juyongguan Great Wall in Beijing. China's capital city received 1.66 million inbound trips, an increase of 245.6 percent compared to the same period last year, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism reports. In the first six months, Beijing ports processed visa-free entries for 307,000 international tourists and issued 144-hour visa-free transit permits for 33,700 eligible …

Inbound trips fly high in capital city
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Inbound trips fly high in capital city

China Daily  

International travelers visit Juyongguan Great Wall in Beijing. China's capital city received 1.66 million inbound trips, an increase of 245.6 percent compared to the same period last year, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism reports. In the first six months, Beijing ports processed visa-free entries for 307,000 international tourists and issued 144-hour visa-free transit permits for 33,700 eligible …

Enjoy International Tourism Resort, Henan province
6 months ago

Enjoy International Tourism Resort, Henan province

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Enjoy International Tourism Resort, Henan province 河南省郑州银基国际旅游度假区 Address: 1 Dahong Road, Liuzhai town, Xinmi city, Zhengzhou city, Henan province Tel: 4000-178-178 The Enjoy Animal Kingdom, a theme park in the Enjoy International Tourism Resort in Zhengzhou city, Henan province Enjoy International Tourism Resort has a total investment of 56 billion yuan. Enjoy International Tourism Resort has developed several projects beloved …

China sees major rebounds in outbound, inbound tourism
6 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Beijing receives 7.8 million holiday traveler visits
7 months ago

Beijing receives 7.8 million holiday traveler visits

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A folk costume tour is arranged in Haidian district during the festival. During the recent Dragon Boat Festival from June 8 to 10, Beijing experienced a surge in tourism, with approximately 7.8 million traveler visits and a remarkable 10 billion yuan in tourism expenditures, as reported by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism. Key attractions such as Wangfujing …

Beijing receives 7.8 million holiday traveler visits
7 months ago

Beijing receives 7.8 million holiday traveler visits

China Daily  

A folk costume tour is arranged in Haidian district during the festival. During the recent Dragon Boat Festival from June 8 to 10, Beijing experienced a surge in tourism, with approximately 7.8 million traveler visits and a remarkable 10 billion yuan in tourism expenditures, as reported by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism. Key attractions such as Wangfujing …

Beijing receives 7.8 million holiday traveler visits
7 months ago

Beijing receives 7.8 million holiday traveler visits

China Daily  

A folk costume tour is arranged in Haidian district during the festival. During the recent Dragon Boat Festival from June 8 to 10, Beijing experienced a surge in tourism, with approximately 7.8 million traveler visits and a remarkable 10 billion yuan in tourism expenditures, as reported by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism. Key attractions such as Wangfujing …

Beijing receives 7.8 million holiday traveler visits
7 months ago

Beijing receives 7.8 million holiday traveler visits

China Daily  

A folk costume tour is arranged in Haidian district during the festival. During the recent Dragon Boat Festival from June 8 to 10, Beijing experienced a surge in tourism, with approximately 7.8 million traveler visits and a remarkable 10 billion yuan in tourism expenditures, as reported by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism. Key attractions such as Wangfujing …

Inbound tourism drive sparks optimistic outlook
7 months 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
7 months 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
7 months 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. 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
7 months 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
7 months 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
7 months 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
7 months 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
7 months 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 …

County travel craze sparks tourism market potential
7 months, 3 weeks ago

County travel craze sparks tourism market potential

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By Yang Feiyue | China Daily | Updated: 2024-05-21 07:08 Visitors walk in the ancient town in Tianshui, Gansu province, on May 1. WANG ZIXUAN/XINHUA Domestic travelers' growing preference for niche destinations and experiences has ignited the huge tourism potential of many of the country's lesser-known travel spots. From last year's barbecue craze in Zibo, Shandong province, to this year's …

A destination to remember
7 months, 4 weeks ago

A destination to remember

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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, 4 weeks 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. …

Qingdao pockets over 8.46b yuan in tourism revenue over holiday
8 months ago

Qingdao pockets over 8.46b yuan in tourism revenue over holiday

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Tourists visit the Zhanqiao Pier, a famous scenic area in Qingdao, Shandong province, on May 1. Figures from the city's culture and tourism bureau showed that the city received more than 7.13 million visitors during the five-day holiday, who generated about 8.46 billion yuan in revenue. Along the coast, venues like the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center, Xiaomaidao Park, and the …

Travel, consumption give a boost to tourism sector during May Day holiday
8 months ago

Travel, consumption give a boost to tourism sector during May Day holiday

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Tourists visit the ancient city of Tianshui in Qinzhou district of Tianshui city, Northwest China's Gansu province, May 1, 2024. Traffics have surged at tourist attractions throughout the country during the 5-day May Day holiday beginning on May 1. Chinese people's stronger travel and consumption desires have boosted tourism to domestic and overseas destinations over the just concluded May Day …

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