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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
Chinese tourist arrivals to Uzbekistan up 75 pct in 2024
Uzbekistan saw a 75 percent surge in tourist arrivals from China in 2024, local media reported on Saturday, citing the country's statistics agency.
February24,2025
Xinhua Headlines: China's new visa-free policy for ASEAN tour groups boosts tourism, cultural bonds
On Friday, a group of 15 tourists from Thailand and Laos wrapped up their four-day trip to southwest China's Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, boarding the China-Laos Railway for their return journey.
February24,2025
China-Belarus tourism workshop focuses on strengthening tourism, cultural ties
The Chinese Embassy in Belarus and the Ministry of Sports and Tourism of Belarus have co-hosted a workshop for tour operators at the Chinese Cultural Center in Minsk.
February24,2025
Chinese culinary course launched in Myanmar
Myanmar's Ministry of Hotels and Tourism has launched a Chinese culinary course in Nay Pyi Taw to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of Myanmar-China diplomatic relations, state-run daily The Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Thursday.
February20,2025
Serbian President Vucic highlights tourism growth potential, surge in Chinese tourists
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic officially opened the 46th International Tourism Fair in Belgrade on Wednesday, underscoring Serbia's growing tourism potential and strengthening ties with international partners, particularly China.
February20,2025
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