Tourism Thrives In China
Tourism thrives in China where by they encouraged relevant institution provide tax refund services and hence opening wider to international travelers.
China’s tourism market saw strong recovery and growth during the just-concluded Labor Day holiday, with smaller cities attracting more foreign visitors seeking cultural experiences.
During the five-day break, inbound travel bookings surged 130 percent from a year earlier, said Trip.com Group, China’s largest online travel agency.
While top-tier cities such as Beijing and Shanghai remained popular, destinations including Chengdu in Sichuan province and in Shaanxi province also made the list of top inbound choices.
China has been opening its doors wider to international travelers. In 2024, the country expanded its unilateral visa-free policy to include 38 countries .
There is no limit on refunds processed by bank transfer, according to a guideline issued by the Ministry of Commerce and five other departments.
“We encourage relevant institutions to provide tax refund services through various means such as mobile payments, bank cards and cash.
During the holiday, tourists from the United States, South Korea and Japan made up the largest share of inbound visitors.
The number of travelers from Australia, Vietnam and Canada also rose significantly, according to Beijing-based travel platform China’s picturesque landscapes.
rich culinary culture have frequently been featured in South Korean TV dramas and variety shows, piquing travel interest.
The Labor Day holiday also coincides with a public holiday in South Korea, encouraging young travelers to visit China.
South Korea’s leading travel agency, Hana Tour, said January trips to China rose 77 percent year-on-year, outpacing a 20 percent increase for trips to Japan.
Major South Korean airlines have responded by expanding their international flight offerings to China to meet rising demand.
Meanwhile, more foreign visitors are seeking immersive cultural experiences in rural areas , reported a surge in bookings from tourists from the US, Italy and Spain since April.
Besides sightseeing, foreign tourists have shown increasing interest in in-depth tours and diverse experiences, such as participating in farming activities
Their cultural curiosity extends into everyday life. In Chengdu, a popular southwestern city, more foreign visitors are booking culinary experiences.
In the first three days of the holiday, more than 5,700 inbound passenger trips were recorded by Chengdu’s border inspection authority.
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