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Multilingual tour guides cashing in on visitor boom
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Multilingual tour guides cashing in on visitor boom

China Daily  

A tour guide communicates with foreign tourists in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture, Hunan province, in November. Unlike Chinese-speaking tour guides, many foreign language tour guides have been working independently in China and cooperating with travel agencies. Currently, a relatively slack season for inbound travel, the average daily income for a foreign language tour guide in China stands at …

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Multilingual tour guides cashing in on visitor boom
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Multilingual tour guides cashing in on visitor boom

China Daily  

A tour guide communicates with foreign tourists in Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture, Hunan province, in November. Unlike Chinese-speaking tour guides, many foreign language tour guides have been working independently in China and cooperating with travel agencies. Currently, a relatively slack season for inbound travel, the average daily income for a foreign language tour guide in China stands at …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Foreign visitors indulge in cultural feast in Beijing
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Foreign visitors indulge in cultural feast in Beijing

China Daily  

A group of foreign visitors steps into the enchanting world of a lantern festival in Beijing, immersing themselves in a fusion of light and culture. Against a backdrop of dazzling lanterns, foreign visitors recite timeless Chinese poetry and share their wonder. It's like a fairy tale and I have never seen a place like this before," exclaims one foreign tourist. …

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Foreign visitors indulge in cultural feast in Beijing
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Foreign visitors indulge in cultural feast in Beijing

China Daily  

A group of foreign visitors steps into the enchanting world of a lantern festival in Beijing, immersing themselves in a fusion of light and culture. Against a backdrop of dazzling lanterns, foreign visitors recite timeless Chinese poetry and share their wonder. It's like a fairy tale and I have never seen a place like this before," exclaims one foreign tourist. …

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Foreign visitors indulge in cultural feast in Beijing
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Foreign visitors indulge in cultural feast in Beijing

China Daily  

A group of foreign visitors steps into the enchanting world of a lantern festival in Beijing, immersing themselves in a fusion of light and culture. Against a backdrop of dazzling lanterns, foreign visitors recite timeless Chinese poetry and share their wonder. It's like a fairy tale and I have never seen a place like this before," exclaims one foreign tourist. …

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Foreign visitors indulge in cultural feast in Beijing
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Foreign visitors indulge in cultural feast in Beijing

China Daily  

A group of foreign visitors steps into the enchanting world of a lantern festival in Beijing, immersing themselves in a fusion of light and culture. Against a backdrop of dazzling lanterns, foreign visitors recite timeless Chinese poetry and share their wonder. It's like a fairy tale and I have never seen a place like this before," exclaims one foreign tourist. …

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The 1 Big Mistake You Should Never, Ever Make With Your Passport
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The 1 Big Mistake You Should Never, Ever Make With Your Passport

Huff Post  

Grace Cary via Getty Images Each country has a different timeline for passport validity, so international travelers need to familiarize themselves with these policies before booking a trip. The most common lengths are three and six months past the date you fly back to the U.S. “A lot of countries, namely in Asia and the Middle East, require six months’ …

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Beijing subway enables payment by foreign bank cards
3 months ago

Beijing subway enables payment by foreign bank cards

China Daily  

This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows Beijing Pass, a multi-purpose card for international visitors, in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing has become the first city on the Chinese mainland to support contactless subway fare payments for foreign holders of Mastercard and Visa cards, a new measure in the city's efforts to be further open to the world. Chang …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Beijing to introduce travel pass for foreign visitors
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing to introduce travel pass for foreign visitors

China Daily  

This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows Beijing Pass, a multi-purpose card for international visitors, in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing's public transportation system is set to become more foreigner-friendly, with the Chinese capital testing the feasibility of introducing an all-in-one city travel pass. For starters, the Beijing Pass will enhance the convenience of subway travel for foreign visitors, …

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Beijing to introduce travel pass for foreign visitors
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing to introduce travel pass for foreign visitors

China Daily  

This photo taken on July 31, 2024 shows Beijing Pass, a multi-purpose card for international visitors, in Beijing, capital of China. Beijing's public transportation system is set to become more foreigner-friendly, with the Chinese capital testing the feasibility of introducing an all-in-one city travel pass. For starters, the Beijing Pass will enhance the convenience of subway travel for foreign visitors, …

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Foreign visitors flock to experience Yangshuo's unique charm
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Foreign visitors flock to experience Yangshuo's unique charm

China Daily  

The implementation of China's 144-hour visa-free transit policy has significantly enhanced the accessibility of China for foreign tourists. Yangshuo is renowned for its clear waters and magnificent mountains, and the best way to appreciate Yangshuo is by taking a bamboo raft ride, drifting downstream, and enjoying the picturesque scenery along the Lijiang River. Yangshuo stands as a world-renowned destination for …

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China's seamless mobile payment enhances travel experience for foreign visitors
5 months ago

China's seamless mobile payment enhances travel experience for foreign visitors

China Daily  

DALIAN - When Jennifer Meriot, a graphic designer from France, returned to Dalian in Northeast China's Liaoning province after five years, she was pleasantly surprised by how seamless mobile payments had become for international travelers. In Dalian, 14,300 businesses now accept payment through overseas bank cards, doubling the number from February this year and covering major areas such as airports, …

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Japan eases entry for travellers with new preclearance system, faster immigration processing as tourist wave hits record
5 months ago

Japan eases entry for travellers with new preclearance system, faster immigration processing as tourist wave hits record

Hindustan Times  

Foreign visitors arriving in Japan may get to breeze through immigration soon as the country looks for new ways to amplify a tourism boom that is boosting its economy. Japan welcomed a million more foreign visitors in the first half of 2024 compared to pre-pandemic levels, logging a new record of 17.78 million, the national tourism organisation said on July …

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China's seamless mobile payment enhances travel experience for foreign visitors
5 months ago

China's seamless mobile payment enhances travel experience for foreign visitors

China Daily  

International travelers visit the new round-the-clock one-stop service station launched at Terminal 2 of Pudong International Airport on June 29, 2024. DALIAN - When Jennifer Meriot, a graphic designer from France, returned to Dalian in Northeast China's Liaoning province after five years, she was pleasantly surprised by how seamless mobile payments had become for international travelers. In Dalian, 14,300 businesses …

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More foreign visitors present more positive China stories
5 months, 1 week ago

More foreign visitors present more positive China stories

China Daily  

Tourists from Italy pose for a group photo after practicing tai chi at Beijing's Tiantan Park earlier this month. China's 144-hour visa-free transit policy has significantly boosted inbound travelers' enthusiasm for visiting the country. Tourism officials in China must be happy now that the scenic spots and historical sites are crowded with foreign visitors, because the unilateral visa-free entry policy …

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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 …

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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 …

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