China is doubling down on winter magic! The National Development and Reform Commission just unveiled plans to transform Northeast China into a global snowy wonderland, starting with Harbin’s upgraded visa-free transit policy. Foreign travelers can now stay 144 hours (up from 72) while connecting flights – perfect for frozen city exploration!
The blueprint also targets domestic tourism, encouraging folks from Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, the Yangtze River Delta, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to embrace sub-zero adventures. Local governments might even create special winter holidays to fuel the trend!
Harbin’s 2023-2024 season stats are : 87M+ visitors (300% growth!) and $17.4B in revenue. As travel platforms gear up for collabs, this frosty makeover could redefine #WinterGoals across Asia’s snowbelt.
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