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Spending patterns among China's inbound travelers are shifting toward card-based transactions, experiential and everyday scenarios, underscoring the nation's progress in improving bank card acceptance and payment convenience, said a recent report by the World Tourism Alliance.
The first cross-border coach carrying Chinese citizens entered the exit channel at Suifenhe Highway Port in Suifenhe City, located in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, marking the start of customs clearance after Russia’s visa-free policy for Chinese nationals took effect.
Chinese citizens are permitted to travel to Russia for tourism or business for up to 30 days without a visa from now until Sept. 14, 2026, according to an order signed Monday by Russian President Vladimir Putin, CCTV News reported.
China will see frequent cold air activity this week, with three cold waves expected to hit back-to-back, bringing strong winds, sharp temperature drops, rain, and snow across much of the country, according to the China Meteorological Administration on Monday.
Flight enquiries from China to Russia have surged following President Vladimir Putin's announcement on Tuesday that a visa-free policy for Chinese citizens would take effect soon.
China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Sunday urged Chinese tourists to avoid traveling to Japan for the time being and advised those already there to closely monitor local security conditions.
Beginning Nov 20, the number of ports authorized to issue single-entry travel permits to Taiwan residents traveling to the Chinese mainland will increase from 58 to 100, the National Immigration Administration announced on Monday.
China will extend visa-free policy to France and other countries to December 31, 2026, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday.
Experts said that China and South Korea are set for a win-win result from their tourism cooperation after implementing mutual visa-free policies in succession, a move that will boost not only the tourism industry but also economic growth on both sides.
Four villages in China were honored as Best Tourism Villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) at an award ceremony held in Huzhou city, East China’s Zhejiang province, on Friday.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport opened its long-awaited Terminal 3 and a new runway on Thursday, marking a major expansion that cements its position among the world's busiest air hubs.
European cities are pushing for a new tourism model that weighs environmental, economic, and social impacts equally by 2050, last week's Global Tourism Forum, in Brussels, Belgium, was told.
Cheng Long, a man from Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, was inspired by the TV drama The Prince of Han Dynasty and the story of Zhang Qian's expedition to the Western Regions. The show sparked his dream of walking from Xi'an to Rome, connecting the two ancient capitals that once marked the eastern and western ends of the Silk Road.
Tax authorities in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, have upgraded their tax refund services for departing visitors, following an increased number of overseas buyers visiting the China Import and Export Fair.
From January to September this year, nearly 130,000 yacht trips set sail from Sanya, carrying more than 900,000 passengers, according to data from the Sanya Yacht Tourism Center.
During the just-concluded National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, millions of travelers across China were able to travel light — sending local specialties and souvenirs home through China's fast-growing parcel delivery network. For many, the packages may have even arrived before the travelers themselves.
What do industrial chimneys, water towers and pipe racks remind you of? The Dongjiao Memory international fashion industrial park in Chengdu, Southwest China is full of these elements, and has turned the previous State-owned electronic tube factory into a business entity of the latest fashion.
The vitality of the capital city of Southwest China's Sichuan province does not sink with the sunset. In fact, as the lights come on, the colorful river is adorned with boats full of ancient charm or modern fashion, as they glide through the shimmering waters, interweaving both contemporary as well as historical features.
The Kanas scenic area in Altay, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, has suspended all outdoor hiking activities following a heavy snowstorm that hit the area on Sunday, according to an official announcement released on Tuesday morning.
This year's National Day Golden Week holiday, led to notable increases in the number of visitors in Hong Kong — boosting local retail, catering and hospitality sectors, and even benefiting the city's banking business.
India's announcement to resume direct flight services between India and the Chinese mainland later this month is expected to benefit businesses, academic exchanges and tourism between the two countries and boost neighboring economies, according to industry veterans.
This year's eight-day National Day holiday, which is one day longer than usual and overlaps with Mid-Autumn Festival, has driven greater popularity in the tourism market than previous years, according to industry insiders.
China will introduce a new K visa for eligible young science and technology professionals to boost international collaboration, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday.
Tourists enjoy a camel ride on Saturday at the Crescent Spring scenic spot that boasts views of sand dunes at Mingsha Mountain in Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu province.
South Korea has implemented a trial visa-free policy for Chinese tour groups as a response to China's unilateral trial of visa-free entry for South Korean citizens, according to the Chinese Embassy in South Korea.
Travel demand in China will stay strong during the upcoming National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival break, with 2.36 billion trips forecast and multiple sectors gearing up to ensure smooth journeys, officials said on Sunday.
To welcome the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on Oct 6 this year, breeders at Harbin Northern Forest Zoo in Heilongjiang province prepared a festival feast for the animals at the zoo.
The Eyes of the GBA, now the world's largest physical bookstore with an area of about 131,000 square meters, officially opened its doors on Friday.
Chinese consumers have shown greater interest in traveling during the upcoming holiday, which is one day longer than usual, and travelers have booked their trips further in advance, with long-haul outbound travel proving extremely popular.
More than 2.1 million passenger trips have been completed by China's self-developed jet C919, operated by China Eastern Airlines, as of September 19, marking a new record in the history of the homegrown aircraft, according to the Shanghai-based carrier.
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