Articles for Visitors China

The Heart of Safety: A Journey Through China's Safe and Vibrant Streets
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Heart of Safety: A Journey Through China's Safe and Vibrant Streets

China Daily  

China's safety is a result of its strong commitment to people's safety and its proactive approach to security. The country boasts some of the lowest homicide and gun-related incident rates globally, with a national public safety index consistently above 98 percent for four years in a row. This is attributed to China's unique national security strategies, which prioritize people's safety …

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China's Safe Haven: A Tapestry of Compassion and Security
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

China's Safe Haven: A Tapestry of Compassion and Security

China Daily  

China's safety is a result of its strong commitment to people's safety and its proactive approach to security. The country boasts some of the lowest homicide and gun-related incident rates globally, with a national public safety index consistently above 98 percent for four years in a row. This is attributed to China's unique national security strategies, which prioritize people's safety …

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Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
5 months, 1 week ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

A porcelain scroll of Lantingji Xu is one of the highlights of the Exposition Reviving Craft exhibition in Paris. Traditional puppetry, embroidery, New Year woodblock prints and wood carvings are creating a strong Chinese vibe at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in the western wing of the Louvre Museum in the French capital. It is part of Exposition Reviving Craft, …

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Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris
5 months, 1 week ago

Intangible cultural heritage dazzles Paris

China Daily  

A porcelain scroll of Lantingji Xu is one of the highlights of the Exposition Reviving Craft exhibition in Paris. Traditional puppetry, embroidery, New Year woodblock prints and wood carvings are creating a strong Chinese vibe at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in the western wing of the Louvre Museum in the French capital. It is part of Exposition Reviving Craft, …

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Foreigners embrace enhanced payment services in China
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Foreigners embrace enhanced payment services in China

China Daily  

China's visa-free policy and other measures have substantially boosted international exchanges. As flights to China return to pre-pandemic levels, the country has welcomed 12.09 million foreign visitors from January to May-end 2024, with 7.01 million utilizing the visa-free policy, according to the National Immigration Administration. Many foreign visitors rely on bank cards and cash, while mobile payment are the prevalent …

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China and US hope for tourism boom
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China and US hope for tourism boom

China Daily  

Visitors from the US view a model of the ancient city while touring Xi'an, Shaanxi province, in May. During the event, Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin noted that holding this summit is a measure to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state at the San Francisco meeting last year, and it will promote the recovery and …

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Shandong charms US visitors with cultural delights
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Shandong charms US visitors with cultural delights

China Daily  

Shandong province, a cradle of Chinese civilization in East China, is rolling out the welcome mat for US tourists, eager to showcase its rich cultural heritage and tourism scene. At a promotional event held at the Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco on Thursday, visitors were enthralled by the intangible cultural heritage of Shandong. Maneuvering puppets, their expressive faces coming …

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Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism

China Daily  

As the global tourism industry continues to woo Chinese travelers, China is reciprocating the gesture of goodwill by offering more friendly visa policies to attract overseas visitors and reignite inbound tourism, making it a strong driver for economic development. Yang Jinsong, director of the International Institute at the China Tourism Academy, said that China's visa-free policy has demonstrated its well-intentioned …

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Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Friendly visa policies to help boost tourism

China Daily  

As the global tourism industry continues to woo Chinese travelers, China is reciprocating the gesture of goodwill by offering more friendly visa policies to attract overseas visitors and reignite inbound tourism, making it a strong driver for economic development. Yang Jinsong, director of the International Institute at the China Tourism Academy, said that China's visa-free policy has demonstrated its well-intentioned …

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Visa-free transit extended to more visitors
1 year, 1 month ago

Visa-free transit extended to more visitors

China Daily  

China's 72-hour and 144-hour visa-free transit policies have been extended to visitors from 54 countries, with Norway being the latest addition to the list, an official from the National Immigration Administration said on Nov 17. Visitors with such a transit visa exemption from these countries, including 40 from Europe, six from Asia and four from South America, are allowed to …

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Tourists flock to Singapore to revel in arts and culture
1 year, 2 months ago

Tourists flock to Singapore to revel in arts and culture

China Daily  

People take photos at a lantern display of the Chinese mythological tale of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay on Sept 13. CHINA DAILY A pair of Giant Panda lanterns along with a lantern set inspired by the Chinese love story of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl were among the items greeting visitors to Singapore …

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Watch: ‘Human-like bear’ gets famous, China's Hangzhou Zoo denies it is staff in costume
1 year, 4 months ago

Watch: ‘Human-like bear’ gets famous, China's Hangzhou Zoo denies it is staff in costume

Hindustan Times  

Zoo officials in China have been forced to clarify to the visitors who have been suspecting a bear to be human dressed in animal costume. Video of Angela, the Malaysian sun bear standing on its hind legs just like a human does, has gone viral on social media. The local Hangzhou Daily first noted the special attention to the bear, …

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A NE China town innovates sports, culture and tourism integration
1 year, 5 months ago

A NE China town innovates sports, culture and tourism integration

China Daily  

According to the data, the number of travel orders in Yanji this summer increased 11 times over the same period last year. "The average number of spectators at this year's home games was over 16,000 per game," Piao Jun, a Yanji Sports Bureau staff, told Xinhua. The "dinosaurs" mentioned by Li are a new tourism resource that has been created …

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'Food tourism' is full of tasty possibilities
1 year, 6 months ago

'Food tourism' is full of tasty possibilities

China Daily  

Chefs and visitors take photos of dishes on display at a monthlong culinary festival featuring food culture related to Su Dongpo, a renowned poet and gourmet during the Song Dynasty, held in Haikou, Hainan province. Wu Liyun, an associate professor at the China Academy of Culture and Tourism of Beijing International Studies University, illustrated this point by reflecting on her …

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Beijing suspends visas for South Korean, Japanese visitors after travel restrictions
1 year, 11 months ago

Beijing suspends visas for South Korean, Japanese visitors after travel restrictions

LA Times  

Chinese embassies suspended issuing new visas for South Korean and Japanese people on Tuesday in apparent retaliation for COVID-19 testing requirements recently imposed by those countries on travelers from China. The Chinese Embassy in Seoul, in a brief notice on its WeChat social media account, said the ban would continue until South Korea lifts its “discriminatory entry measures” against China. …

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Temple will offer all visitors rare experiences
2 years, 4 months ago

Temple will offer all visitors rare experiences

China Daily  

A monk fans himself in front of one of the temple's deity statues. So, when I learned of another temple in Beijing, with all the charms of the Lama Temple, but without the myriad tourists, my curiosity piqued. The White Cloud Temple, or Baiyun Temple, is one of the largest and oldest examples of a Taoist temple and monastery in …

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Region eyes return of overseas tourists
4 years ago

Region eyes return of overseas tourists

China Daily  

A street in Phuket, Thailand, is largely deserted during the pandemic. Southeast Asian nations targeting Chinese visitors Early on Nov 10, Luke Wu rushed to a 7-Eleven convenience store immediately after being released from 14 days' quarantine at a hotel in Bangkok, the Thai capital. The Southeast Asian nation welcomed nearly 40 million foreign visitors last year and, according to …

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China offers sliver of hope to hammered global tourism industry
4 years, 3 months ago

China offers sliver of hope to hammered global tourism industry

China Daily  

Domestic tourism market is steadily recovering in China. The fast containment of the COVID-19 epidemic and recovery of the economy in China has offered a glimpse of hope to the global tourism industry that has been hit hard by the raging disease. As Frederic Chopin is a household name in China, the Polish tourism industry plans to introduce more tour …

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