数据显示，元旦假期，外籍旅客入境游机票订单量大幅增长。有订票数据显示，2026年1月1日至3日， 入境航线机票预订量超32万张，同比增长约11%。 "中国游"热度近年来持续升温，引发一些外媒关注。"免签旅游增长推动中国迎来大量跨境人群。"美国 《旅行与旅游世界》杂志刊文称，2025年前三季度，中国免签入境外国人2089万人次，同比增长超 50%，离境退税销售额增长1倍左右。在海外社交平台上，"带着空箱子去中国"成为新风尚。 该报道认为，免签入境人数的持续增长凸显了中国作为旅游目的地的吸引力，表明人们对中国的文化、 城市和壮丽自然风光感兴趣。长城、故宫和兵马俑景区等中国旅游景点依然魅力十足，新兴旅游景点也 吸引着游客目光。所有这些因素加在一起，使得中国成为国际游客向往的亚洲旅游热点地区之一。 美丽的风光、深厚的文化、安全的环境、便捷的交通、繁荣的经济、友好的人民……如今在越来越多外 国人眼中，中国成为一个充满吸引力和机遇的优选旅居目的地。英国广播公司近日报道称，一项对来自 172个国家和地区的1万多名外籍人士进行的调查显示，中国在"最适合外籍人士旅居目的地榜单"中排名 前列。文章称，中国是排名上升幅度最大的国家 ...

新华社北京1月4日电 题："中国游""中国购"持续火热！入境游消费潜力无穷 新华社记者黄扬、韩乔、杨思琪 新年来临，成都的商业街上，丹麦女孩瑞贝卡仰望漫天升起的气球欢呼雀跃；广州的大排档里，意大利人尤里拍照分享自己的"跨年晚宴"； 在北京街头，西班牙人布拉姆买下写有"人生喜乐"的梳子作为新年礼物……中国的街头、商圈、饭店里，拎着大包小包的外国游客出现得更加频 繁。 过境免签政策持续扩容、免税购物政策不断优化、"即买即退"适用商店持续增加……得益于中国日益开放的举措，2026年新年伊始，越来越 多外国游客在中国旅游、购物，激活更多消费动能。 中国国家移民管理局发布数据显示，今年元旦假期，外国人出入境82.8万人次，较去年同期增长29.8%；入境外国人中，适用免签政策入境 29.2万人次，较去年同期增长35.8%。 "中国游"更畅快 从悉尼到北京再到哈尔滨，约16小时的空中旅途，并没有减少澳大利亚游客司云龙对此次"新年中国行"的期待。免签政策、直航航班等措 施，让司云龙感慨"旅途丝滑又顺畅"！ 司云龙是第一次来到"尔滨"。下飞机后不久，他就直奔冰雪大世界，在冰天雪地玩了五个小时，"澳大利亚现在正是夏天，和这里温差 ...

国家移民管理局近日发布消息，2026年元旦假期全国口岸迎来出入境客流高峰。假期日均出入境旅 客数量实现大幅增长。 2026年元旦假期，外国旅客来中国"跨年"成为热门旅行项目。 据外媒报道，在江苏最大的空港口岸——南京禄口国际机场，元旦假期迎来大量外籍旅客，他们在 中国"跨年"的同时，体验"水韵江苏"的魅力。波兰籍旅客萨米利亚克·安德烈说："这是我第一次来中 国，感觉很方便，再加上了解到江苏文化资源丰富，我就来到这里了。"韩国籍旅客赵恩慧同样第一次 来南京，她将前往夫子庙景区旅游。她认为："免签后，来中国变得非常方便。" 数据显示，元旦假期，外籍旅客入境游机票订单量大幅增长。有订票数据显示，2026年1月1日至3 日，入境航线机票预订量超32万张，同比增长约11%。 "中国游"热度近年来持续升温，引发一些外媒关注。"免签旅游增长推动中国迎来大量跨境人 群。"美国《旅行与旅游世界》杂志刊文称，2025年前三季度，中国免签入境外国人2089万人次，同比 增长超50%，离境退税销售额增长1倍左右。在海外社交平台上，"带着空箱子去中国"成为新风尚。 近年来，随着中国实施延长免签期限、扩大免签范围、优化入境服务等政策，中 ...

外籍旅客在云南香格里拉站"香巴拉·金花"服务台购票。杨紫轩摄（新华社发） 国家移民管理局近日发布消息，2026年元旦假期全国口岸迎来出入境客流高峰。假期日均出入境旅客数 量实现大幅增长。 近年来，随着中国实施延长免签期限、扩大免签范围、优化入境服务等政策，中外人员往来持续迎来利 好。多个外媒关注到中国旅游业持续强劲的增长势头，认为相关举措推动中国在全球旅游市场占据重要 地位。 在江苏连云港港国际客运站入境大厅，韩国游客正在进行通关。王健民摄（人民视觉） 一个充满吸引力和机遇的优选旅居目的地 2026年元旦假期，外国旅客来中国"跨年"成为热门旅行项目。 据外媒报道，在江苏最大的空港口岸——南京禄口国际机场，元旦假期迎来大量外籍旅客，他们在中 国"跨年"的同时，体验"水韵江苏"的魅力。波兰籍旅客萨米利亚克·安德烈说："这是我第一次来中国， 感觉很方便，再加上了解到江苏文化资源丰富，我就来到这里了。"韩国籍旅客赵恩慧同样第一次来南 京，她将前往夫子庙景区旅游。她认为："免签后，来中国变得非常方便。" 数据显示，元旦假期，外籍旅客入境游机票订单量大幅增长。有订票数据显示，2026年1月1日至3日， 入境航线机票预订量 ...

中国日报网12月18日电 国际旅游媒体《旅行与旅游世界》（Travel and Tour world）网站17日刊文称，中国旅游业正迎来强劲增长。在新发展格局、政策支 持以及持续投资的多重推动下，中国正逐步成为全球旅游业的重要参与者。 "中国游"持续火热，"中国购"也正成为来华旅游新热潮。240小时过境免签政策与离境退税优化形成"黄金组合"，将入境客流高效转化为经济增量，成为拉 动消费升级、促进区域协同发展的重要动力。文章称，入境游客消费额的增长凸显出中国对全球旅行者的巨大吸引力，国内旅游消费的增加则反映出国际与 国内旅游的同步繁荣。旅游业的发展也带动了就业的增长，从而为地方和企业创造发展机遇，这也显示出旅游业在中国经济格局中日益重要的角色。 文章写道，随着中国持续推动创新与发展，其对全球旅游业的影响将日益增强。中国在全球旅游市场中竞争力的提升不仅将提振自身经济，也将为全球旅游 行业的增长注入动力。 （编译：高琳琳 编辑：齐磊 韩鹤） 入境旅客在海口美兰边检站使用快捷通道通关（2025年10月15日摄）。（图片来源：新华社） 文章写道，中国拥有深厚的文化底蕴、现代化的都市、绮丽的自然风光，从探寻古老地标到体验 ...

Core Insights - The article highlights the significant growth in China's tourism market during the "Golden Week" holiday, driven by the expansion of visa-free policies and changing travel preferences among foreign tourists [1][4][5]. Group 1: Visa-Free Policy Impact - The number of foreign tourists entering China visa-free has increased by 52.1% year-on-year, with a total of 15.89 million visa-free entries recorded [4]. - The implementation of visa-free policies has notably boosted the enthusiasm of Russian tourists, with many expressing their excitement about the ease of travel [6][8]. Group 2: Tourist Preferences and Trends - Popular source countries for tourists during the holiday include South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, and the United States, with cities like Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou being top destinations [5]. - Tourists are increasingly opting for less conventional travel experiences, such as exploring smaller cities and engaging in local cultural activities [9][15]. Group 3: Technological and Service Enhancements - Foreign tourists have reported a high level of satisfaction with China's modernized travel services, including payment systems and communication facilities [12][13]. - The rise of technology-driven experiences, such as automated services and high-speed internet, has become a significant draw for international visitors [14][16]. Group 4: Cultural and Shopping Experiences - Tourists are showing interest in purchasing local products, including cultural souvenirs and modern tech items, reflecting a shift in shopping preferences [15][16]. - The trend of seeking authentic cultural experiences is evident, with many tourists engaging in local customs and exploring historical sites [10][11].

Group 1 - The inbound tourism market in China is experiencing a significant increase this summer due to factors such as visa policy facilitation and an increase in the number of countries with direct flights [1][4] - The number of countries with civil aviation connections has risen to 80, with international passenger flights peaking in early August at approximately 2,100 flights per day [4][2] - There is a notable increase in foreign tourists, particularly from visa-free countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain, with visitor numbers growing by over 50% year-on-year [4] Group 2 - Family travel has become a new trend, with more foreign tourists visiting China in groups, particularly children and elderly travelers [4][5] - Major cities such as Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, and Chengdu are the top destinations for inbound tourism, with travel patterns shifting from traditional hub cities to deeper inland areas [7] - There has been a dramatic increase in flight bookings to lesser-known cities, with bookings to Datong in Shanxi increasing ninefold and to Yiwu in Zhejiang increasing by 2.6 times year-on-year [7] Group 3 - The "China tour" has also stimulated "China shopping," with initiatives like "buy now, refund later" catering to the diverse needs of foreign tourists [8] - There is a rising consumer willingness among foreign tourists as they engage in travel and shopping experiences in China [8]

Core Insights - The introduction of visa-free travel for South Korean citizens to China has significantly increased travel interest and ease of access, leading to a surge in tourism [1][3][8] Group 1: Visa Policy Impact - Since the implementation of the visa-free policy in November 2022, the number of South Koreans traveling to China has skyrocketed, with 647,900 visitors recorded from November 2024 to January 2025, marking a 60.6% year-on-year increase [3] - The number of travelers on the Korea-China route reached 4.8614 million in the first four months of this year, reflecting a 23.5% increase, which is more than double the growth rate of travelers to Japan [3] Group 2: Changing Travel Preferences - The perception of China as a travel destination has shifted from being associated with older tourists to becoming a trendy spot for younger South Koreans, particularly in cities like Beijing and Shanghai [3][6] - New travel trends among young South Koreans include "night tours" and social media-driven travel experiences, with a focus on urban exploration and nightlife [3][6] Group 3: Airline Industry Response - Korean airlines are expanding their routes to China in response to the increased demand, with major airlines like Korean Air adding flights to cities such as Zhengzhou and Xiamen [8] - The tourism industry in Korea believes that the demand for travel to China is not a temporary spike but a sign of a full recovery phase, with expectations of continued growth in traveler numbers [8]

Core Points - The implementation of visa-free policies, including the 240-hour transit visa exemption, has significantly increased the number of foreign tourists visiting China, particularly during the recent "May Day" holiday [1][2][4] - The policies allow for longer stays and broader travel areas within China, enhancing the attractiveness of "China Travel" for international visitors [2][3] - Predictions indicate that the average daily entry and exit personnel at national ports will reach 2.15 million during the holiday, a 27% increase compared to the same period last year [4] Group 1 - The introduction of the 240-hour transit visa exemption has streamlined the entry process for foreign tourists, with reports of quick processing times at border checkpoints [1][3] - Tourists from Southeast Asia are increasingly opting for routes that include Hong Kong and Guangdong, benefiting from the 144-hour visa exemption policy [2][3] - The visa-free policies are not only attracting tourists but also facilitating business opportunities and cultural exchanges between China and other countries [3][4] Group 2 - The National Immigration Administration plans to introduce more effective entry and exit policies to further enhance the convenience of cross-border travel [4] - The positive experiences shared by tourists highlight the growing appeal of China as a travel destination, with many expressing satisfaction with the services provided at entry points [1][2][3]

Group 1 - The attractiveness of China as a popular travel destination is continuously increasing, driven by various favorable policies [1][3] - The trend of "China Shopping" is emerging, with foreign tourists increasingly coming to China for shopping, especially during peak travel periods like the "May Day" holiday [3][6] - Recent policy changes, such as lowering the threshold for tax refunds from 500 yuan to 200 yuan and increasing cash refund limits from 10,000 yuan to 20,000 yuan, have facilitated foreign tourists' shopping experiences [3][6] Group 2 - There is significant growth potential in inbound consumption, supported by the rising interest in Chinese traditional culture and flexible visa policies [4][6] - The integration of diverse shopping options and improved tax refund services is enhancing China's appeal as a tourism consumption destination, promoting cultural and economic exchanges [6][10] - The implementation of visa-free policies for foreign tourist groups arriving by cruise ships is expected to boost the number of overseas travel groups significantly [15] Group 3 - The development and application of tourism technology in China are unlocking new experiences for tourists, enhancing service quality and interaction [11][10] - The combination of cruise tourism with cultural and scenic experiences is creating new opportunities for foreign tourists to engage with China [15]