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  • Interview: Senior Sri Lankan official hopes for closer ties with China in tourism

    "Thank you for inviting us to participate in Sichuan International Travel Expo, which is very important for us to see how China is blending modernity and heritage. We have learned a lot and established cooperation to run similar events in the future in Sri Lanka," Ruwan Ranasinghe, deputy minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka, has told Xinhua.

    April29,2025


  • Xinhua Headlines: China steps up policy support to facilitate travel, shopping for overseas visitors

    A growing number of overseas travelers are benefiting from China's efforts to streamline departure tax refund procedures and enhance the shopping experience.

    April29,2025


  • GLOBALink | Fujian's cultural heritage amazing for int'l tourists: UN Tourism official

    The abundant cultural resources in China's Fujian such as Maritime Silk Road history, tea culture, and Hakka's Tulou clusters, are amazing for international tourists, said a UN World Tourism Organization official.

    April22,2025


  • China remains Singapore's top tourist source in Q1

    Singapore recorded 4.31 million visitor arrivals in the first quarter of 2025, on par with the same period last year, with China remaining the top source of tourists, according to data released by the Singapore Tourism Board on Monday.

    April22,2025


  • Instant tax refunds give wings to China Travel

    At a bustling department store in Guangzhou, south China, a Singaporean surnamed Lee picked up more than just premium Chinese tea for friends and family -- he also walked away with a tax refund, pocketed instantly at the point of purchase.

    April21,2025


  • Across China: China rides new wave of inbound cruise tourism as visa-free travel gains steam

    China's coastal cities are witnessing a renewed wave of international cruise tourism, fueled by relaxed visa policies and improved accessibility for foreign travelers.

    April17,2025


  • China records 163 mln cross-border trips in Q1, up 15.3 pct year on year

    Chinese border officers handled 163 million entries and exits from January to March 2025, marking an increase of 15.3 percent year on year, authorities said on Tuesday.

    April15,2025


  • Feature: Tanzanian students embrace Chinese language as tourism boom drives demand

    Seated in a modest classroom, Tanzanian tourism student Noel Ivon Isack intently traces Chinese characters in his notebook. The 19-year-old aspires to leverage his new language skills to build a career to guide visitors through Tanzania's renowned wildlife reserves and scenic beaches.

    April10,2025


  • Qingming holiday sees travel boom with spring scenery igniting new tourism trends

    Data released by China's Ministry of Transport on April 5 showed that cross-regional passenger trips surged to 287 million on April 4, the first day of the Qingming Festival holiday, marking a 9.7 percent year-on-year increase compared to 2024.

    April09,2025


  • Qingming holiday spending mirrors China's robust economic vitality

    In Liba Village, about 1.5 hours' drive from downtown Chengdu in southwest China's Sichuan Province, dozens of steaming hot pot tables dotted the fields, where tourists dined amid a golden sea of yellow blossoms, soaking in the vibrant colors and fragrant spring air.

    April08,2025


  • More foreign friends welcomed to visit China: spokesperson

    China will roll out more facilitation measures for cross-border travel, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday, extending a warm welcome to foreign friends to visit China.

    April02,2025


  • Shanghai sees record single-day arrival of foreign tourists via cruise ships

    The Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal welcomed a record number of foreign tourists on Sunday, as two large international cruise ships docked at the port.

    March17,2025


  • Interview: Rijeka Carnival welcomes Chinese tourists, says tourism director

    Rijeka, Croatia's third-largest city, welcomes Chinese tourists to experience the month-long carnival events, especially the International Carnival Parade, the climax of the festivities, said Petar Skarpa, director of the Rijeka Tourist Board, in a recent interview with Xinhua.

    March03,2025


  • China-Thailand visa exemption agreement marks first anniversary

    The mutual visa exemption agreement between China and Thailand marked its 1st anniversary on Saturday. In "visa-free era," tourism exchanges have flourished between the two countries.

    March03,2025


  • Cambodia-China people-to-people exchange year gives boost to tourism, trade: PM

    The Cambodia-China people-to-people exchange year 2024 has injected stronger momentum into bilateral relations in culture, tourism and trade, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has said.

    March03,2025


  • Culture&Life | Zhangjiajie becomes popular destination for global travelers

    Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, part of the Wulingyuan scenic area, is famed for its towering quartz sandstone pillars, and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    March03,2025


  • China's Anhui culture, tourism in spotlight in UK

    The cultural and tourism resources of east China's Anhui Province were showcased in Derbyshire, the United Kingdom (UK) on Wednesday, at an event highlighting the collaboration and friendship between the two regions.

    February28,2025


  • China's Shaanxi, Türkiye seek stronger tourism ties at Istanbul seminar

    A seminar in Istanbul on Tuesday aimed at strengthening cultural and tourism ties between China's northwestern Shaanxi province and Türkiye resulted in key agreements, with travel agencies from both sides signing partnerships to expand collaboration and tourist exchanges.

    February27,2025


  • Silver economy boosts cultural, elderly tourism development

    Wu Zenghe, who has been in the bed-and-breakfast (B&B) business for over a decade, feels that the enthusiasm for cultural travel consumption among China's elderly has been constantly rising in recent years.

    February26,2025


  • Shanghai rolls out three-year plan to promote tourism

    East China's Shanghai Municipality has introduced a three-year action plan starting in 2025 to promote the high-quality development of the city's tourism industry.

    February25,2025


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