Group 1 - Shanghai received 6.326 million inbound tourists in the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 37.1% [1] - In the first nine months of 2025, Shanghai welcomed 4.747 million foreign tourists, marking a 49.3% increase year-on-year [1] - South Korea is the largest source of tourists to Shanghai, with approximately 620,000 visitors in the first nine months of 2025, a 121% increase [1] Group 2 - The short-distance tourist market is experiencing rapid growth, with Thailand and Indonesia contributing 312,000 and 163,000 visitors respectively, reflecting year-on-year increases of 106.5% and 61.4% [1] - The long-distance tourist market remains active, with steady growth in visitors from the UK, France, and Germany [1] - A visa-free policy for Russian passport holders has attracted more Russian tourists, with nearly 35,000 visiting in September and over 240,000 in the first three quarters, a nearly 50% increase [1] Group 3 - Foreign tourists are enjoying deeper and more diverse experiences in Chinese cities, as exemplified by a Croatian tourist's culinary exploration in Shanghai [2] - Major events like the 2025 FISE World Series and the "Dragon Roars in Nine Provinces" dinosaur exhibition have drawn significant international audiences, with nearly 900 athletes and 300,000 spectators attending the FISE event [3] - The influx of business and incentive travel groups reflects the active economic and cultural exchanges between China and other countries [3] Group 4 - The Shanghai tourism industry is preparing for the upcoming China International Import Expo, urging local tourism businesses to enhance service quality and create a safe and efficient environment for visitors [5] - The Shanghai cultural and tourism department anticipates that the total number of inbound tourists for the year will exceed 8 million [5]
上海前三季度接待入境游客超632万人次
Xin Hua She·2025-10-29 15:20