Core Insights - The national immigration management bureau reported a steady increase in cross-border travel, with a total of 178 million entries and exits in the third quarter, marking a year-on-year growth of 12.9% [1] Group 1: National Immigration Data - In the third quarter, mainland residents accounted for 89.37 million entries and exits, while residents from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan totaled 68.73 million, reflecting year-on-year increases of 13.8% and 6.2% respectively [1] - Foreign entries and exits reached 20.13 million, showing a significant year-on-year growth of 22.3% [1] - Visa-free foreign entries amounted to 7.25 million, representing 72.2% of total foreign entries, with a substantial year-on-year increase of 48.3% [1] Group 2: Regional Travel Policies - Shenzhen implemented a "multiple entries with one visa" policy for travel to Hong Kong, while Zhuhai and Hengqin have similar policies for Macau, leading to a notable rise in visa applications [4] Group 3: Hainan Free Trade Zone Developments - Hainan has seen over 2 million entries and exits this year, a 22.4% increase year-on-year, attributed to the upcoming closure of the free trade zone and ongoing optimization of visa-free policies [5] - The province currently offers visa-free entry for 86 countries, including mutual exemptions and various short-term visa-free options [5] - Hainan has opened 79 international passenger routes, covering 21 countries and 39 cities, with a 30% increase in route numbers and a 31% increase in passenger throughput compared to 2024 [7] Group 4: Foreign Visitor Trends in Hainan - As of October 15, over 1.06 million foreign visitors entered Hainan, a 45.1% year-on-year increase, with 430,000 entering visa-free, making it the primary method for foreign arrivals [8] Group 5: Cross-Border Tourism Growth - The first three quarters of the year have seen a surge in short-distance cross-border tourism, with small border towns becoming popular destinations due to convenient transportation and vibrant cultural services [9] - In Heilongjiang, from September 15 to October 14, 46,000 Russian visitors entered, a 28.4% increase, with 43,000 entering visa-free, indicating strong policy-driven effects [11] - Dongxing, a key port city with Vietnam, recorded 7.63 million entries and exits this year, a 12% increase, with over 12,900 Vietnamese tourists visiting China [11] - The Yunnan province's Hekou port has also seen increased traffic, with the introduction of cross-border QR code payment systems facilitating easier access for Vietnamese tourists [13]
1.78亿人次、同比增12.9%!多项便利政策释放红利 “跨境交流+边境文旅”满满人气
Yang Shi Wang·2025-10-16 09:16