Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights China's efforts to expand its visa-free travel policies, increasing the duration of transit visa exemptions to 240 hours, which has significantly boosted inbound tourism and consumption [1] - Over the past year, the number of foreign tourists has increased, with travel patterns shifting from major cities to deeper cultural experiences across various provinces [1] - The "China Travel" trend is gaining international popularity, reflecting China's more open approach to global tourism [1] Group 2 - In Chengdu, foreign tourists are increasingly purchasing panda-themed cultural products, with over 3,000 items available, indicating a growing interest in local cultural souvenirs [6] - The Chengdu tax bureau reported that from January to November 2025, foreign tourists claimed over 130 million yuan in tax refunds, with cultural products accounting for more than 40% of this amount, highlighting a new growth engine in consumption [10] - In Suzhou, foreign tourists are engaging in immersive experiences of traditional Chinese culture, such as boat rides and local crafts, indicating a strong interest in cultural tourism [12] Group 3 - The implementation of a visa-free policy for Russian tourists in Heilongjiang is expected to further stimulate the tourism market, with a notable increase in the number of inbound travelers [14] - Recent statistics show that from September 15, 2025, nearly 35,000 foreign travelers have entered Suifenhe, marking a 24.7% increase compared to previous periods [14] - Daily average inbound travelers in Heihe have doubled to over 1,000, indicating a significant rise in cross-border tourism activity [14]

（央视财经《经济信息联播》）过去一年，中国持续扩大免签国家范围，同时，原有的72小时、144小时的过境免签政策也被统一延长到了240小时。一年 间，这项覆盖国内24个省份、65个口岸的政策红利全方位释放，推动入境消费向深度与广度拓展。一年来，外国游客出行的半径从北京、上海等大城市不断 延伸，从"打卡过境"到"多城深度游"，从走马观花看风景，转为追求更深度的文化体验。"China Travel"形成国际热潮，中国正以更开放的姿态与世界相拥。 新年第一天的清晨，在喜庆的节日氛围中，北京迎来了2026年首批入境游客，来自德国法兰克福的一架国际航班飞抵首都国际机场，现场举行了欢迎仪式， 还为外国游客们准备了出游指南、离境退税指南和精美文创等见面礼。 店家告诉记者，最近每天都有五六十位外国游客来到店里打卡、选购。他们对生肖图案、古镇风景、熊猫形象等具有中国传统文化色彩的剪纸兴趣浓厚。 除了古镇漫步、休闲喝茶、体验当地居民的生活方式，在周庄、同里等古镇，听评弹、体验非遗剪纸也是不少外国游客的必选项。 在成都宽窄巷子的"熊猫屋"文创店，不少外国游客驻足挑选、消费打卡。店内超3000款熊猫主题文创产品，成为外国游客青睐的成都 ...