The visa-free transit policy drives the popularity of inbound tourism to rise. Foreign tourists ＂come as soon as they say it＂ and feel the charm of China.

CCTV News:Summer is hot, and the popularity of inbound tourism is also rising. More and more foreign tourists "come as soon as they speak" and experience the charm of Chinese culture for themselves.

The data shows that at present, the "144-hour transit visa-free" policy implemented in 15 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) and 34 ports in China is quite popular. Every travel agency with international business is full of orders, and many foreign friends want to visit China.　

Among various cities, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Xi ‘an, Chongqing and other cities are favored by foreign tourists.

In order to let foreign tourists know more about China’s tourism resources and culture, Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province has continuously enriched the format of cultural tourism to attract foreign tourists.

In Jiaoshan Scenic Area, Qinhuangdao, a delegation composed of seven Russian travel agencies started this year’s trip to China. They boarded the Great Wall, took photos, learned about the distribution of scenic spots and the guarantee of service facilities, and made a good strategy for taking a group to travel to China later.　

Data show that since the beginning of this year, overseas tourists from more than 40 countries and regions, including Malaysia, Thailand and Russia, have arrived in Qinhuangdao to enjoy a leisure tour of mountains and seas.

A number of international transit passengers passing through Guangzhou participated in a free one-day tour of Guangzhou.

The 144-hour transit visa-free policy has warmed up inbound tourism. On the morning of July 11th, many international transit tourists entered Guangzhou through this transit policy, and participated in a free one-day tour of Guangzhou, becoming the first group of tourists.

Sydney tourist Reza’s family transited to Dubai via Guangzhou. During the transit, the whole family participated in a free one-day tour of Guangzhou.

It is understood that the free one-day tour in Guangzhou covers flower city square, Guang Zhouta, Yuexiu Park and other scenic spots. Visitors can take the tour bus and enjoy lunch for free, and there are English tour guides to explain the whole journey. Combined with the 144-hour transit visa-free policy, passengers with foreign passports who transit at Baiyun Airport can sign up.

A series of visa-free policies have promoted China’s inbound tourism, and Guangzhou has become one of the most popular inbound destinations in China. In the first half of this year alone, the number of foreigners entering Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Port exceeded 2.06 million.