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  • ChinaInNumbers | Inbound foreign visitors to China hit 22.9 million in H1

    Since the beginning of this year, China has remained a popular destination for travelers around the world, with inbound tourism maintaining strong growth. Inbound foreign visitors reached 22.914 million in the first half of 2026, up 20.4 percent year on year.

    July29,2026


  • NE. China's Harbin becomes popular summer tourism destination with rich wetland resources 

    Boasting rich wetland resources, Harbin City in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has become a popular tourism destination in summer days this year.

    July14,2026


  • NE. China's Harbin welcomes visitors with special ice and snow attractions

    The 26th edition of Harbin Ice and Snow World opened in Harbin, known as the "ice city" in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on December 21, marking the return of one of the country's most iconic winter theme parks.

    July14,2026


  • Lotus-themed cultural tourism event held in village of China's Zhejiang

    A lotus-themed cultural tourism event, including a flower show, a feast, a fair, and a music and food carnival, kicked off here recently and will run for one month.

    July06,2026


  • Asia-Pacific Community: In Macao, APEC economies embrace connected, innovative tourism

    The 13th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Tourism Ministerial Meeting convened on Saturday in China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), bringing together tourism officials from the 21 member economies to discuss the future of regional tourism cooperation.

    June29,2026


  • China's Xizang's tourism development offers lessons for other countries: Tunisian official

    "Everything is well-preserved. That's real ecological tourism and responsible tourism," said a Tunisian official on his first visit to SW China's Xizang.

    June24,2026


  • Foreign bloggers capture China's everyday sense of safety

    "At night in China, my biggest concern going out is that there are simply too many tasty snacks at the night market -- the danger of putting on weight."

    June08,2026


  • Int'l tourism insiders highlight growing appeal of in-depth China travel

    "The interest of discovering new locations, small places, authentic experiences (in China) is very, very high, especially among the younger generations of millennials and Generation Z," said a Russian tourism insider during a Shanghai event on travel trends.

    June04,2026


  • Sports contests inject new impetus into local economy in E China's Rizhao

    While occupying an increasing portion of local people's leisure time, sports are now not only about competitions in the east China city of Rizhao, but also a vigorous engine empowering a dynamic local economy.

    June03,2026


  • Discover the natural beauty of Rongcheng in E China from its flower sea, bird songs

    Currently, the blossoming rapeseed flowers and huge flocks of black-tailed gulls and yellow-billed egrets are transforming Hailv Island, a kingdom of birds in east China's Rongcheng City, into an enchanting ecological wonderland.

    May26,2026


  • Economic Watch: Traditional lantern lights up China's night economy

    As dusk settled, Zigong China Lantern World in the city of Zigong, southwest China's Sichuan Province, came alive at what is a peak time at this venue. Thousands of lanterns flickered on, one after another, with the laughter of visitors and dazzling displays of light merging into a vibrant glow that illuminated the city skyline.

    May18,2026


  • Shanghai's new urban landscape "Scruffy Puppy" goes viral

    A 5.2-meter-tall puppy sculpture made of grass and flowers located in Jing'an District, east China's Shanghai, has gone viral since its debut at the 2026 Shanghai International Flower Show for its vivid, adorable yet slightly scruffy appearance, making it a popular "photo star" of the city.

    May12,2026


  • Shanghai's eyewear market: a must-visit for foreigners

    What makes the Shanghai International Glasses City a must-visit for foreigners? For years, travelers have scoured the globe for affordable glasses. Now, with lightning-fast 30-minute service, they're not just saving money. They're experiencing the real "China speed" firsthand.

    May08,2026


  • Interview: Tourism serves as tie linking Belgium, China, Visit Flanders official says

    Tourism serves as a tie linking Belgium and China together and helps facilitate people-to-people exchanges, Li Xin, director of Chinese Market at Visit Flanders, has said in a recent written interview with Xinhua.

    May06,2026


  • ChinaInNumbers | Beijing receives over 18 million tourist visits during May Day holiday

    The Chinese capital city of Beijing received 18.83 million tourist visits during the five-day May Day holiday, up 5.1 percent year on year, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism said on Tuesday.

    May06,2026


  • GLOBALink | "GO BEIJING" makes travel super convenient

    Good news for foreign travelers in Beijing! The newly-launched "GO BEIJING," a comprehensive online service platform, offers a full range of services for inbound visitors across different scenarios, making travel in the city far more convenient.

    April30,2026


  • Tourism heats up across China ahead of May Day holiday

    As the May Day holiday approaches, the tourism markets across the country are heating up.

    April28,2026


  • Cambodia-China tourism debit card initiative launched to enhance cross-border payments, tourism growth

    A Cambodia-China tourism debit card initiative has been launched to enhance cross-border QR code payments, boost tourism growth and provide more convenience to travelers, said a news release from Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism on Thursday.

    March20,2026


  • Chinese mainland visitor arrivals to Singapore up 61 pct year-on-year in February

    Visitor arrivals from the Chinese mainland to Singapore reached 432,330 in February, up 61.3 percent from the same month in 2025, the Singapore Tourism Board said Monday.

    March16,2026


  • A cultural encounter with "Nihao China" at Berlin tourism trade fair

    From an expanded visa-free transit policy to broader unilateral visa-free access, a series of measures is making China increasingly attractive to international visitors, who love to explore Chinese culture, scenery and new experiences.

    March09,2026


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