Shanghai started processing applications for travel endorsements to the islands of Kinmen and Matsu across its 20 exit-entry reception halls, said the Exit-Entry Administration Corps of the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Public Security on Wednesday.
When Derek Poskin first arrived in the historic canal city of Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, in 2016, he was tracing a poem by Tang Dynastypoet Li Bai and developing a growing appreciation for Chinese tea culture.
China continues to expand its visa-free travel options, resulting in a growing number of foreign arrivals.
Haikou Customs supervised 22.22 billion yuan ($3.08 billion) in offshore duty-free sales since a revised policy took effect in November 2025.
Ponant Explorations Group, a French expedition cruise operator, is pushing deeper into China, targeting a new generation of travelers — one less interested in ticking off destinations than in pursuing more immersive journeys to some of the world's most remote destinations.
The Brazilian government announced on Thursday that it will implement a visa-free entry policy for Chinese citizens holding valid ordinary passports, effective May 11.
Beijing's catering sector saw a clear uptick during the recent May Day holiday, with increased foot traffic across tourist areas, commercial districts and nighttime dining venues.
Fans gather at the Strawberry Music Festival during the May Day holiday.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn].For three days, over 180000 fans shared that magic, witnessing a convergence of eras, influences, and cultures that few other festivals could match.
China's cultural and tourism market sustained stable expansion during the 2026 May Day holiday, with domestic trips and total spending both registering year-on-year growth, according to official data released on Thursday.
South Koreans' favorability toward China rose to 30.2 points, the highest level since April 2020, according to a survey released by Hankook Research.
China saw a surge in cross-border travel during the May Day holiday, with nearly 11.3 million trips recorded, as an uptick in international visitors, including those entering visa-free, added to the increase.
China's railways handled about 158 million passenger trips during the eight-day May Day holiday travel rush.
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.
The school spring break merging with the five-day May Day holiday this year prompted many vacationers to trade whirlwind "special forces-style" travel for immersive, multiday stays in single destinations.
China's southern island province of Hainan recorded a surge in tourism on the first day of the May Day holiday, as seasonal demand and government incentives boosted travel activity across the island.
Beijing has launched"GO BEIJING", a comprehensive online service platform offering a full range of services for inbound visitors across different scenarios, local authorities said Tuesday.
Spring breaks for many primary and secondary schools now overlap with the upcoming May Day holiday, creating longer travel windows and boosting demand. China's holiday travel market is expected to surge, with both trips and spending projected to reach new highs, according to the online travel agency Trip.com Group.
Shanghai plans to build the world's tallest spokeless Ferris wheel, named "Shanghai Gate".
China expects a record 1.52 billion cross-regional trips during the upcoming May Day holiday, with daily travel averaging more than 300 million, an official said on Tuesday.
When standing on a bridge 625 meters in the air, flanked by steep karst cliffs and a roaring river far below, the last thing most people would consider doing is to throw themselves off it.
The Chinese mainland on Wednesday urged the Taiwan authorities to fully restore normal cross-strait passenger flights, calling it a "bridge for communication, not a political chip."
Adora Cruises, a Chinese flagship cruise company, unveiled its latest products and inaugural itineraries for its second Chinese-built large cruise ship in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, on Monday, aiming to further promote cruise culture and expand its presence in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
With the new direct passenger flight launched at the end of 2025, people in Myanmar can now enjoy morning tea in Yangon and afternoon hotpot in Chongqing.
Over the past two years, Chusum county in the Xizang autonomous region has made steady progress in cultural tourism development, drawing on its rich heritage and unique plateau landscapes to attract visitors and improve local livelihoods. At the center of this transformation is the Lhagyari Palaces, a site of deep historical significance that now plays a growing role in the local economy.
From rock specimens in a museum to towering karst peaks, from a sound-and-light landscape performance venue to a cave used for astronaut training - Wulong District of Chongqing, part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site "South China Karst" is accelerating its drive to become a "world-renowned tourist destination."
Efforts by the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to build itself into a global tourist destination have borne fruit, evidenced by a steady growth in its inbound tourism market.
An inaugural 12-day trip on a newly renovated five-star travel train set off from Wuhan, Hubei province, on Wednesday night, expecting to provide luxurious experiences for tourists.
Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional financial integration and resilience in the face of rising geopolitical and economic uncertainties on Friday.
A new spring walking trend called “ColorWalk” has gone viral on Chinese social media, quickly gaining popularity among young people.
A couple poses by a rose tree in Dayan Ancient Town, Lijiang, Yunnan province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
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