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Brazil Grants Visa-Free Entry to Chinese Citizens Starting May 11, 2026
A new chapter in China–South America travel opened on May 11, 2026, as Brazil's visa-free entry policy for Chinese citizens officially took effect. The reciprocal measure, announced by the Brazilian government on May 7, allows holders of valid ordinary passports from the People's Republic of China to enter Brazil without a visa for stays of up to 30 days, non-extendable, through December 31, 2026.

ITB China 2026 Sells Out with 20% Expansion as Global Travel Industry Bets Big on China
The 2026 edition of ITB China, the country's premier B2B travel trade show, has sold out all exhibition space with a 20 percent increase in net area compared to last year—underscoring the global travel industry's growing confidence in China's inbound and outbound tourism market.

China May Day 2026: Visa-Free Entries Hit 436,000 as Cross-Border Travel Surges
China's extended visa-free policies drove a sharp rise in international arrivals during the May Day holiday, with nearly 436,000 foreign visitors entering the country without a visa—a 14.7 percent jump from the same period last year.

Foreign Tourists Go Viral Exploring China's Hidden Gems Beyond the Great Wall
A Russian soccer fan traveling to Jiangsu province to watch the "Su Super League"—an amateur competition—then joining locals for morning Baduanjin exercises. A Vietnamese first-time visitor spending her evenings exploring night markets in the border city of Dongxing, Guangxi, sampling street food and sharing clips with thousands of followers back home.

China Visa-Free Policy Covers 50+ Countries Through 2026 as Q1 Entries Surge 29.3%
China's ambitious visa-free entry program continues to reshape inbound tourism in 2026, with unilateral visa-free access now extended to citizens of over 50 countries through the end of the year. The latest data from the National Immigration Administration confirms that the policy is delivering extraordinary results — 8.315 million foreign visitors entered China visa-free in Q1 2026 alone, a 29.3% year-on-year inc

China Travel Boom Continues: Q1 2026 Foreign Entries Hit 21.33 Million, Up 22.3%
The "China Travel" phenomenon that captivated global social media throughout 2024 and 2025 is not slowing down. New data from China's National Immigration Administration confirms that inbound tourism momentum remains powerful in 2026 — Q1 foreign entries reached 21.333 million, a 22.3% year-on-year increase, with visa-free arrivals accounting for a staggering 77.9% of all foreign visitors.

China Visa-Free Entries Hit 436,000 During May Day Holiday 2026
China's visa-free policies continued to drive a surge in inbound tourism during the 2026 May Day holiday, with 436,000 foreign nationals entering the country through visa-free channels — a 14.7% increase from the same period last year, according to data released by the National Immigration Administration on May 6.

Foreign Tourists Flock to China's Small Cities as Datong Sees 735% Surge
Something remarkable is happening in China's inbound tourism: international visitors are no longer content with Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. They're heading deeper — into Datong, Zhangjiajie, Nanning, Dali — and the numbers are staggering.

Guangzhou Baiyun Airport: 400,000 Visa-Free Arrivals in One Year as China Raises Duty-Free Allowance for HK/Macau Travelers
Two Policy Milestones Hit Simultaneously
China's inbound tourism engine got a double boost this week as Guangzhou Baiyun Airport reported nearly 400,000 visa-free arrivals since policy implementation, while three government departments announced increased duty-free allowances for travelers from Hong Kong and Macau.

China-Laos Railway Hits 800K Cross-Border Passengers as 10 New High-Speed Lines Open in 2026
The Steel Silk Road Keeps Growing
Two parallel rail stories are reshaping how international travelers move through China and beyond: the China-Laos Railway's continued surge, and a wave of new high-speed rail lines opening across the country.

China's 240-Hour Transit Visa & 47-Country Visa-Free Policy: What Changes for 2026 Travelers
China Doubles Down on Open-Door Visa Policy
China's visa liberalization has entered an accelerating phase. Two major policy shifts are reshaping the landscape for international travelers in 2026. 240-Hour Transit Visa: From Stopover to Short Vacation
The National Immigration Administration's decision to extend the transit visa from 72/144 hours to a unified 240 hours (10 days) represents a qualitative sh