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Core Insights - The inbound tourism in China is experiencing a new growth peak during the Spring Festival, with an increasing number of foreigners choosing to visit China for traditional celebrations [1][3] Group 1: Inbound Tourism Statistics - In 2025, the total number of inbound and outbound travelers reached 697 million, a year-on-year increase of 14.2%, marking a historical high [1] - Among the inbound foreigners, 30.08 million were visa-free entrants, accounting for 73.1% of all inbound foreigners, with a year-on-year increase of 49.5% [2] - The number of inbound tourists in Beijing reached 5.48 million, a 39% increase year-on-year, with tourism spending amounting to 50.56 billion yuan, up 44.7% [2] Group 2: Policy Changes and Initiatives - The National Immigration Administration has expanded the visa-free policy to include Indonesia and increased the number of visa-free countries to 48, with mutual visa exemptions expanded to 29 countries [2] - The implementation of visa-free policies for ASEAN tourist groups entering Yunnan's Xishuangbanna is aimed at promoting international tourism [2] Group 3: Popular Destinations and Trends - Data from travel platforms indicate that the number of inbound flight bookings from foreign tourists has increased by over four times compared to the previous year [3] - Popular inbound travel destinations during the Spring Festival include major cities like Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou, as well as lesser-known cities referred to as "hidden gems" [3] - The number of Russian tourists has surged, with bookings increasing by 471% due to the new visa-free policies, while South Korean bookings rose by 95% [3]