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China Tourism Year in Kazakhstan Kicks Off with Cultural Celebration
The China tourism year in Kazakhstan kicked off at the National Museum with 300 guests and speeches by Sun Yeli and Yermek Marzhikpayev to boost cultural exchange.
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Street Festivals and Football Fever Fuel Tourism in the Chinese Mainland
From pop-up street festivals to fan-driven football matches, innovative grassroots events across the Chinese mainland are driving a new wave of immersive tourism experiences.
China Unveils Visa-Free Transit and Instant Tax Refunds to Boost Tourism
China’s new visa-free transit and instant tax refund policies sparked a tourism boom during the 2025 Dragon Boat Festival, reshaping the travel experience for international visitors.
ITB China 2025 Signals China’s Rise in Global Tourism
ITB China 2025 highlights the Chinese mainland’s tourism rebound with 700 exhibitors from 85 countries, record visitor spending, and policy innovations fueling global travel growth.
China, Pacific Island Nations Boost Tourism Cooperation in Fiji Forum
China and 10 Pacific Island nations convened in Fiji to deepen tourism cooperation, paving the way for the third China-PICs Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Xiamen on May 27-28.
China’s Tourism Boom Powers New China-Africa Travel Partnerships
The Chinese mainland’s tourism boom drove 1.79 billion domestic trips in Q1 2025 and is powering new China-Africa travel partnerships, from digital tools to co-branded regional tours.
Beijing’s Palace Museum Welcomes Global Travel Surge
Beijing’s Palace Museum draws a wave of global travelers as China’s expanding visa-free policy fuels a boom in inbound tourism and cultural exchange.
May Day Boom: Inbound Tourism in the Chinese Mainland Jumps 130%
Inbound tourism to the Chinese mainland jumped 130% over May Day as visa-free entry, tax refunds, digital payments and livestream shopping redefine the travel scene.
Inbound Travel to Chinese Mainland Surges Over May Day Holiday
Inbound tourism to the Chinese mainland jumped during the May Day holiday, with Beijing up 21.5%, Guangzhou up 43% and Shanghai ports rising 30.7%, driven by visa ease and more flights.
Chinese Mainland Lowers Tax Refund Threshold to Boost Inbound Shopping
Chinese mainland lowers departure tax refund threshold to 200 yuan, raises cash cap to 20,000 yuan, and expands outlets for instant VAT rebates to drive inbound shopping.