Move over, Great Wall selfies! 🌏 A surge of travelers is flocking to the Chinese mainland under relaxed visa rules, swapping cookie-cutter tours for immersive cultural adventures. From hands-on tea ceremonies in Hangzhou to shadowing noodle masters in Lanzhou, visitors are craving real-deal connections with China’s heritage.
🚀 Dominic Callum de Couto, co-founder of cultural hub Our Beijing, tells CGTN: 'Travelers today want stories, not just snapshots. They’re learning calligraphy strokes in hutongs and debating philosophy with local students.'
💡 Pro tip: Hidden gems like Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter and Chengdu’s teahouse culture are trending on travel vlogs. Even traditional shadow puppetry workshops are going viral! 🎭
With 72-hour visa-free transit now available in major cities, this cultural deep-dive trend shows no signs of slowing. Pack your curiosity, not just your camera! 📸✨
