Group 1 - China has become the world's second-largest tourism market, attracting an increasing number of foreign visitors to experience its rich culture and beautiful landscapes [1] - The number of inbound and outbound foreign visitors reached 1.115 million during the recent "May Day" holiday, marking a year-on-year increase of 43.1%, with visa-free entries accounting for 380,000, up 72.7% [4] - In 2024, the total number of inbound and outbound foreign visitors is projected to reach 64.882 million, a year-on-year increase of 82.9%, with visa-free entries expected to be 20.115 million, up 112.3% [4] Group 2 - The total consumption of inbound tourists reached $94.2 billion, reflecting a growth of 77.8% [4] - Over 60% of surveyed foreign visitors indicated that experiencing Chinese culture was their primary reason for traveling to China [6] - There is a growing trend of foreign tourists visiting not only major cities like Beijing and Shanghai but also emerging destinations such as Chengdu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Qingdao, and Xi'an [6] Group 3 - The popularity of "China tours" is supported by the continuous optimization of policies related to visas, transportation, payment, and tax refunds for departing tourists [8] - China has established visa exemption agreements with 157 countries and has implemented comprehensive visa exemptions with 29 countries [8] - The visa-free stay period has been extended to 30 days for tourists from 38 countries, including France, Germany, South Korea, and Japan [8]