Hey travelers! 🌟 Have you heard the buzz? China's doors are wide open, and the world is flocking in! According to the National Immigration Administration (NIA), a whopping 17.25 million foreign visitors explored China in the first seven months of this year. That's a mind-blowing 129.9% increase compared to last year! 🚀
What's behind this tourism boom? China has rolled out super-friendly measures to make it easier for us globetrotters to visit. Whether it's speedy visa processes or welcoming policies, they're making sure we can jump on that plane without a hitch! ✈️
Liu Haitao, the deputy head of NIA, shared that these visitors contributed over 100 billion yuan (about $14 billion) to the economy. That's some serious coin! 💰 On average, each visitor spent nearly 3,500 yuan per day. Talk about living it up! 🎊
And get this: 846,000 port visas were issued to those who needed to enter China urgently but didn't have time to get a visa beforehand. That's an incredible 183% jump from last year. So if you're spontaneous, China's got your back! 😎
From January to July, there were a total of 341 million cross-border trips in and out of China, marking a significant 62.34% increase from the same period last year. The world is reconnecting, and China is at the heart of it! ❤️
The NIA is also pumping up its 72-/144-hour visa-free transit policy, making layovers in China a breeze. So if you're hopping between countries, why not spend a few days soaking in the culture, food, and history? 🍜🏯
Ready to pack your bags? 🎒 China is welcoming us with open arms and a more open mind. Time to explore the wonders of the East! 🌅✨
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China reports 129.9-percent growth of foreign visitors this year
cgtn.com
