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Driven by the tangible progress of the Belt and Road Initiative and strengthened political and economic relations, Saudi Arabia aims to attract up to 5 million Chinese tourists by 2030, representing 8 percent of its total international visitors, said a senior Saudi government official.
On Friday, guests attending the 2024 China (Shanxi) Health Industry Development Conference activities visit a scenic spot in Jincheng, Shanxi province.Designated as a "World Health Demonstration City" by the United Nations, Jincheng has 40 nationally-recognized historical and cultural towns and villages, taking the lead in the country.
A tourist road network spanning 13,000 kilometers, largest of its kind in China, was opened in Shanxi province, officials announced on Friday.
The number of foreigners entering China visa-free saw a surge in the third quarter as a result of the country's continuous efforts to invigorate cross-border travel, the National Immigration Administration said.
China has seen a surge of entry from foreigners during the third quarter this year, statistics from the National Immigration Administration showed.
The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, a flagship project of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative, marked the first anniversary of its official operation on Thursday, showcasing impressive achievements in both transportation and economic development.
Starting Wednesday, foreign residents living in Hong Kong and Macao can apply for multiple-entry visas to the Chinese mainland with a validity period of up to five years by following a simplified procedure, according to the central government.
The Detian-Ban Gioc waterfalls, located on the China-Vietnam border, officially opened to tourists on Tuesday after more than one year of trial operations.
More middle-aged and elderly Chinese travelers are venturing out this fall, as they "strategically "choose to take trips on regular days rather than during holidays.
Hundreds of foreign visitors flew to Shanghai this fall to board the first cruise ship designed specifically for international travelers visiting China.
The foreign teachers and students from 12 countries, including the UK, the US, and Mongolia, participated in an immersive Tibetan culture class on Saturday, at Minhang Middle School in Gyangze County, Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, during the "Foreign Experts and Gen-Z Explore Xizang"event.
China has been the top source of foreign tourists to Thailand during the Golden Week holiday thanks to the multiple stimulating measures, as the numbers have risen sharply, bringing an estimated revenue of nearly 5 billion baht ($149 million).
The Ailao Mountains in Yunnan province saw a surge in visitors during the National Day holiday from Tuesday to Monday, following a viral mineral-collecting adventure video posted by a vlogger.
Following a 36.1 percent surge in visitors during the weeklong National Day holiday, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's government and business community are hoping that year-round inbound travel numbers and consumer spending will bounce back to pre-COVID levels.
Chinese tourists have shown an ever increasing enthusiasm for traveling abroad, embarking on trips during this year's weeklong National Day holiday to more niche destinations, such as countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative and Africa.
A rising trend of visiting Africa has emerged as Chinese tourists increasingly set their sights on the continent, especially experienced tourists who travel abroad frequently and younger adventurers with a thirst for more exotic experiences.
Thanks to intensified international exchanges and optimized policies, China has seen a rapid growth in inbound tourism this year, with the number of foreign visitors in the first nine months expected to reach 95 million — a 55.4 percent year-on-year increase, according to official data released on Monday.
The average daily number of inbound and outbound travelers during the National Day holiday is expected to reach 1.75 million, an increase of 18.5 percent compared to the same period last year, according to the National Immigration Administration's forecast issued on Friday.
China is poised to experience an estimated 1.94 billion cross-regional trips during the upcoming week-long National Day holiday, starting Tuesday, Li Yang, vice-minister for transport, said in Beijing on Friday.
The number of overseas visitors in Hainan province has been increasing thanks to the convenient immigration policies of the Hainan Free Trade Port, local authorities said.
Inbound travel orders have surged by 60 percent for the upcoming National Day holiday, which falls from Oct 1 to Oct 7, and the number of trips and tourism consumption are expected to hit a record high.
Shanghai Disney Resort will adopt a new real-name ticketing policy targeted for launch before year-end, according to official announcement Tuesday.
Hebei's efforts in tourism are well reflected by a slogan it has been promoting in recent years — Close and beautiful as Hebei is, enjoy your weekends here. The slogan targets residents in neighboring Beijing and Tianjin and has had widespread influence.
A Chinese tour group of over 20 people hailing from Xiamen, Fujian Province, arrived at Taiwan-administered Kinmen and Matsu islands on Sunday on a two-day, one-night sightseeing itinerary.
In early March, my college classmate, who now works at a foreign trade company in Cixi, Zhejiang province, booked a two-night stay at a hotel in Singapore to attend a Taylor Swift concert.
The LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort unveiled plans for its opening in 2025 at the 35th Shanghai Tourism Festival on September 14.
On the morning of Sept 12, a luxury cruise ship CM-Viking carrying over 600 international and domestic passengers docked at the Zhoushan Archipelago International Cruise Port.
Experts have estimated that China's inbound tourism market will maintain its continuous recovery for the rest of the year and could return to the pre-COVID level reached in 2019, in view of its good performance in the first half of the year.
Since the mutual visa-free policy between China and Singapore was implemented on Feb 9, travel between the two countries has surged, significantly boosting tourism and fostering cultural exchanges and people-to-people connections.
The 35th Shanghai Tourism Festival will take place from Sept 14 to Oct 6 with about 200 themed tours, activities, and products introduced alongside the iconic float parade.
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