China’s tourism scene is buzzing like a K-pop concert crowd 🎤—over 17 million foreign nationals entered the country in the first seven months of 2024, a jaw-dropping 129.9% jump from last year! 🚀 At a Tuesday press conference, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian credited the surge to China’s ‘open-door policies’ and upgraded travel services, inviting globetrotters to ‘see the real China.’
📱 Social media is flooded with viral vlogs of foreign travelers exploring everything from Beijing’s iconic Great Wall to Shanghai’s neon-lit Bund. Lin joked he’s been binge-watching these clips himself—‘proof that more friends worldwide are falling for China’s charm.’
✈️ With over 6,300 international flights weekly (up 10% since June!), China is turbocharging access. Highlights of its pro-tourism playbook include:
15-day visa-free stays for travelers from 15 countries 🛂
Mutual visa exemptions with Singapore, Thailand, and four others 🤝
Extended 144-hour visa-free transit at 37 ports 🌍
From Shanxi’s ancient temples to spicy Sichuan hotpot 🥟, these policies aim to ‘bring China closer to the world’—and vice versa. As Lin put it: ‘Our doors are open. Come for the heritage, stay for the vibes!’ 🎉
