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China Launches 'Inbound-Friendly 5·19' Campaign as Visa-Free Entry Hits 78.9%
China rolls out 'Inbound-Friendly 5·19' initiative with multilingual support, cross-border payment upgrades, and exclusive discounts. Visa-free entry ...
China's Inbound Tourism Surges 9.9%, Doubling Global Average in 2026
China's tourism economy grows at 9.9% year-on-year in 2026, more than double the global rate of 4.1%. Massive 1,800-person inbound tour groups and rec...
Beijing Daxing Airport Hits 20M Passengers, Adding Milan-Lisbon-Bali Routes as Foreign Travelers Surge 40%
Beijing Daxing International Airport crossed 20 million passengers 6 days ahead of 2025 pace, with foreign travelers up over 40% YoY. New internationa...
China to Announce Enhanced Tax Refund Measures as Cross-Province 'Shop-and-Refund' Expands to 6 Provinces
China's State Council will hold a press conference on May 18 to unveil optimized departure tax refund measures, while cross-province 'shop-and-refund'...
China Tourism Day 2026: 100+ Scenic Sites Go Half-Price May 17-19 as Nation Prepares for Peak Inbound Weekend
Shanghai's 56 half-price attractions, Disney's special afternoon ticket, Chongqing's 30+ free-entry sites, and Sichuan's Jiuzhaigou discounts mark the...
From Sightseeing to Immersion: How 'Chinamaxxing' Is Rewriting Inbound Travel
A new 'Inbound Tourism 2.0' era is reshaping how foreign visitors experience China—from landmark tourism to 'living like a local,' with the ECFR coini...
2026 World Mayor Dialogue·Chengdu: 26 Nations Gather as China's Western Hub Opens Wider
The 2026 World Mayor Dialogue opens in Chengdu on May 13-15, bringing together 32 cities from 26 countries and 5 international organizations. With 85 ...
WTTC Predicts China Will Overtake US as World's Largest Tourism Economy by 2030
The World Travel & Tourism Council forecasts China will surpass the United States as the world's top tourism economy within 3-4 years, after China's t...
China Travel Day 2026 Launches 'Inbound-Friendly' Campaign With Major Platform Perks
China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism rolls out 'Inbound-Friendly 5·19' campaign for the May 19 China Travel Day, partnering with Trip.com, Alipay, ...
From 'China Travel' to 'China Shopping': Buying Spree Becomes the New Inbound Tourism Engine
Foreign visitors to China are shifting from sightseeing to shopping. Inbound tour orders surged 173% YoY before May Day, 'buy-now-refund-now' tax refu...
2026 May Day Holiday Travel Surge
China's rail network runs 13,000 daily trains during May Day holiday, with overnight high-speed services added on major routes for the first time.
China's Upgraded Departure Tax Refund Policy Takes Effect July 1, 2026
China's upgraded departure tax refund policy effective July 1, 2026 features instant refunds in under 2 hours, 22 key cities with one-stop service, mu...
China Expands 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit
China continues to upgrade visa facilitation: unilateral visa-free now covers 76 countries, 240-hour transit applies to 55 nations at 65 ports.
Beyond Beijing and Shanghai: Inbound Tourism Surges in China's Second-Tier Cities
Foreign visitors are venturing far beyond traditional gateways. Datong saw 735% inbound growth during Spring Festival, Zhangjiajie up 80.3% on May Day...
"Becoming Chinese" Sweeps Global Social Media
Chinese American creator Sherry Zhu's series inspires millions globally to adopt Chinese daily routines, from hot water to tai chi.
ITB China 2026 Sells Out with 20% Expansion as Global Travel Industry Bets Big on China
ITB China 2026 in Shanghai has sold out all exhibition space with a 20% area increase. 900+ exhibitors from 85 countries will gather May 26-28, with Z...
Brazil Grants Visa-Free Entry to Chinese Citizens Starting May 11, 2026
Brazil's reciprocal visa waiver for Chinese citizens takes effect May 11, 2026, allowing 30-day stays. Flight searches to Rio and Brasilia surge up to...
China May Day 2026: Visa-Free Entries Hit 436,000 as Cross-Border Travel Surges
China recorded 11.3 million cross-border trips during the May Day 2026 holiday, with 436,000 visa-free foreign entries rising 14.7%. Learn about the l...
Foreign Tourists Go Viral Exploring China's Hidden Gems Beyond the Great Wall
From Russian fans at Jiangsu's amateur soccer league to Vietnamese vloggers in Guangxi night markets, foreign visitors are redefining China travel in ...
China Visa-Free Policy Covers 50+ Countries Through 2026 as Q1 Entries Surge 29.3%
China's visa-free entry now extends to over 50 countries through December 2026. Q1 2026 data shows 29.3% growth in visa-free arrivals, reaching 8.315 ...
China Travel Boom Continues: Q1 2026 Foreign Entries Hit 21.33 Million, Up 22.3%
China's inbound tourism surge shows no signs of slowing in 2026, with 21.33 million foreign entries in Q1 — a 22.3% increase. Visa-free arrivals domin...
China Visa-Free Entries Hit 436,000 During May Day Holiday 2026
China recorded 436,000 visa-free foreign arrivals during the 2026 May Day holiday, up 14.7% year-on-year. Q1 2026 saw 21.33 million foreign entries wi...
Foreign Tourists Flock to China's Small Cities as Datong Sees 735% Surge
International travelers are venturing beyond Beijing and Shanghai into China's smaller cities. Datong's inbound tourism surged 735%, with May Day data...
China-Laos Railway Hits 800K Cross-Border Passengers as 10 New High-Speed Lines Open in 2026
The China-Laos Railway celebrates its 3rd anniversary with 800,000+ cross-border passengers and 31.6% growth. Meanwhile, 10 new high-speed rail lines ...
Guangzhou Baiyun Airport: 400,000 Visa-Free Arrivals in One Year as China Raises Duty-Free Allowance for HK/Macau Travelers
Baiyun Airport's visa-free corridor processed nearly 400,000 entries in its first year. Meanwhile, China raises duty-free limits for HK/Macau traveler...
China's 240-Hour Transit Visa & 47-Country Visa-Free Policy: What Changes for 2026 Travelers
China extends transit visa from 144 to 240 hours and expands visa-free entry to 47+ countries. Key data from Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Hunan shows surgin...
Foreign Tourists Are Falling in Love with China's Small Cities: May Day 2026 Data Shows 735% Surge
Inbound tourism is shifting from Beijing-Shanghai-Guangzhou to Datong, Zhangjiajie, and Dali. May Day 2026 saw 2.25M daily international arrivals, wit...
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