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The 139th Canton Fair drove 627,000 inbound foreigners to Guangdong (+23.7%). Visa-free entries surged 56% to 120,000. Discover how China eases business travel.

Shenzhen's Luohu Port achieves 25 million+ border crossings by May 2026, with 21% growth in international visitors. Foreign tourist volume exceeds 440,000 as visa-free policies drive China travel surge.

Shenzhen ranked #4 for inbound tourism with 7.33M visitors during May Day 2026. Visa-free entries rose to 17.5%. Explore the data and trends.

During April 14 to May 5, 2026, Guangzhou saw inbound tourist arrivals increase by over 60% year-over-year. The Canton Fair's opening two days attracted 90% of Qingming Festival's total and nearly 70% of Spring Festival's volume, driving Guangdong's inbound tourism up 39% with orders jumping 41%.

China inbound tourism bookings up 55% YoY during May Day 2026. Zhangjiajie sees 438% surge in Russian visitors, Yiwu shopping-tourism booms, Yunnan SEA visitors double. Emerging trends are reshaping China's inbound tourism market.

Tianmen Mountain launches robot Baima Jiu during 2026 May Day. Experience Tujia traditions with trilingual AI, calligraphy robots, and non-stop performances at Zhangjiajie.

China's 24-hour bathhouse culture becomes the hottest travel trend on social media. International travelers flock to experience affordable luxury wellness.

Air China announces new direct flights from Beijing Daxing to Frankfurt (April 28) and Milan (June 13), expanding European connectivity for China travelers.

The upgraded Guangzhou-Shenzhen high-speed rail cuts travel time to 29 minutes, transforming Greater Bay Area connectivity for business and leisure travelers.

China's May Day holiday (May 1-5) is projected to welcome 180-220 million cross-border travelers, with visa-free visitors driving 25-35% year-over-year growth.

China's Ministry announces 16 measures to boost inbound tourism, expanding visa-free access and improving services. Q1 2026 saw 21.3M foreign visitors.

China extends 30-day visa-free entry for 77 countries until December 31, 2026. Expanded 240-hour transit covers 65 ports. Inbound tourism up 35.8%.

China welcomes 21.33 million foreign visitors in Q1 2026, with visa-free entries up 29.3%. Guangdong, Shanghai, and Beijing lead arrivals.

China's visa-free entry policy now covers 47 countries including most of Europe, with extended validity through December 31, 2026. Learn about eligibility and requirements.

China introduces USD 100 port visa service for travelers from non-visa-free countries. No embassy visits required when booking through authorized tour operators.

Zhangjiajie's wing suit flying event reaches 100 million+ impressions on Instagram, positioning Hunan as must-visit adventure destination.