🌨️❄️ Get ready to chill out! China is turning up the heat on its ice-and-snow tourism in the northeastern region, and it's cooler than ever. 🧊🌬️
On Thursday, China's top economic planner unveiled exciting plans to boost high-quality ice-and-snow tourism. If you've ever dreamt of wandering through a winter wonderland, now's your chance! ✨
🏂 Harbin, the capital city of Heilongjiang Province, famous for its stunning ice sculptures and snowy landscapes, is extending its visa-free period for foreign visitors transiting through the city from 72 hours to a whopping 144 hours! That's double the time to explore this icy paradise. 😍🕒
But that's not all! China is working on coordinating visa-free transit policies across the northeastern region to make your winter adventure even smoother. 🌐✈️
Whether you're from the buzzing Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei area, the dynamic Yangtze River Delta, the vibrant Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, or any other corner of China, the northeast is calling you to enjoy its magical winter vibes. 🏙️➡️🏔️
Local spots are stepping up their game by rolling out cool initiatives like special local holidays to celebrate the snowy season. And with strengthened partnerships with travel platforms, planning your trip will be a breeze! 💨📱
Did you know? Last winter, Harbin welcomed over 87 million visitors—a jaw-dropping 300% increase from the previous year! 🚀 The city raked in tourism revenue of 124.8 billion yuan (about $17.4 billion), marking a sensational 500% surge. Talk about a hot economy in a cold climate! 🔥❄️
So grab your coats and cameras, and join the snowy fun in China's northeast. It's an ice-and-snow fest you won't want to miss! ⛷️📸
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
