2024-09-13 20:43:22
The State Council Press Office recently held a series of press conferences on the theme of “Promoting High-Quality Development”, in which Liu Haitao, deputy director of the State Migration Administration, announced that 17.3 million foreigners entered the country from January to July this year , representing an increase of 129.9% year-on-year.The number of visas issued was 846,000, which is 183% more than last year.
These data show how popular travel is in China, and this is due both to the unique charm of the country and its people, and to measures to attract more foreign tourists.
In recent years, China has introduced a number of measures to make it easier for foreigners to enter and stay in China. These include extending the visa-free stay between 72-144 hours for citizens of multiple countries; facilitating payments and guaranteeing cash payments in addition to mobile; removing restrictions on which hotels can accommodate foreigners and coordinating with online platforms to offer English-language services in hotels.
During their travels, foreign tourists can not only enjoy Chinese food and natural attractions, but also experience first-hand the country’s modern infrastructure, rich history and culture. As the facilities for foreigners to work, study and travel in China continue to improve, interest in visiting is expected to remain high.
Currently, foreigners who are eager to come to China to engage in business, trade, tourism and other activities can contact 100 visa offices in 73 cities across the country to obtain entry visas. Businessmen and investors can get multiple-entry visas and other convenient services.
Travels in China also leave the most vivid and authentic stories about the country. When more and more foreigners use social media to share what they have seen and heard here, then in fact their travels become a unique window that shows a modern and open China.
As a next step, the State Immigration Administration will continue to optimize and improve visa-free transit and other measures, optimize opening-up measures, and enhance convenience for foreigners visiting and residing in China. The tourism, transportation, hospitality and trade sectors should also take advantage of the opportunity to continuously optimize service and improve service quality so that travel to China becomes an unforgettable experience for tourists from all over the world.