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2025.07.18 14:36 GMT+8

Beijing booms as visa-free travel fuels foreign tourism surge

Updated 2025.07.18 14:36 GMT+8
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This summer, Beijing's Temple of Heaven was bustling with foreign visitors, reflecting the growing popularity of "China Travel" among international tourists. As China expands its visa-free policy, inbound tourism continues to increase.

Tourists from abroad pose for photos at Beijing's Temple of Heaven on July 17, 2025. /VCG

Tourists from abroad walk through the corridor at Beijing's Temple of Heaven on July 17, 2025. /VCG

According to data released by the National Immigration Administration on July 16, a total of 13.64 million foreigners entered China visa-free in the first half of 2025, accounting for 71.2% of all foreign entries, which marks a 53.9% year-on-year increase.

A man takes selfies with a Chinese woman wearing Qing Dynasty clothing at Beijing's Temple of Heaven on July 17, 2025. /VCG

Tourists from abroad pose for photos at Beijing's Temple of Heaven on July 17, 2025. /VCG

Currently, China offers unilateral visa-free entry to 47 countries and transit visa exemptions to 55. Travelers from countries including Indonesia, Russia, and the United Kingdom can enter China without a visa via 60 designated ports across the country, provided they have a valid international travel document and an onward ticket. Visitors can stay for up to 10 days for tourism, business, or family visits.

Visitors pose for photos on a Beijing street on July 17, 2025. /VCG

A Beijing roast duck restaurant sees an increase in foreign customers on July 17, 2025. /VCG

This surge in tourism is also fostering cultural exchanges and generating greater interest in China's diverse travel experiences.

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