China is rolling out the welcome mat for global travelers! 🌍 The National Immigration Administration just added three new ports of entry to its 144-hour visa-free transit policy: Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport, Lijiang Sanyi International Airport, and Mohan Railway Port. This brings the total to 37 ports, making it easier than ever to explore China’s tech hubs, ancient tea-horse trails, and tropical border zones.
💡 Why it matters: The expansion fuels inbound tourism recovery as high-speed rail becomes a trending way to travel. Platforms like Qunar.com report booming bookings from the United States, the Republic of Korea (South Korea), Russia, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Imagine zipping from Shanghai’s skyscrapers to Guilin’s misty mountains in under 6 hours – no visa required!
🚀 Pro tip: The 144-hour rule lets travelers hop between cities like Beijing and Xi’an via bullet trains, with pit stops for dumplings or Terracotta Warriors. As one tourism analyst put it: 'This isn’t just transit – it’s a cultural sampler platter.'
