118.8% YoY increase in foreign tourist arrivals in China in Q1 2023 due to visa-free policies and increased flights.
Foreign tourist arrivals in China have surged by 118.8% YoY in Q1 2023, with 466,000 foreign visas issued, thanks to China's policies such as visa-free travel for multiple countries and increased international flights. Popular destinations include Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Sanya, and Chengdu. The number of foreign nationals living in China has reached 85% of pre-pandemic levels, contributing to the growth in tourism.
May 18, 2024
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