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Harbin's winter program — led by the 28th Ice and Snow World — is the headline of China's winter season. What is confirmed so far, when the season typically opens, and how to plan a December or January visit.

China's State Council places the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival break on September 25-27. A compact holiday window filled with mooncakes, lanterns and family dinners, sitting just before the National Day Golden Week — what travelers should know about dates, seasonal events and autumn planning.

National Day runs October 1-7 in 2026 per the official State Council schedule — China's busiest travel week of the year. How the week moves, what fills up first, and how international visitors can plan around the crowds without skipping the season.

The 140th Canton Fair opens October 15 at the Pazhou complex in Guangzhou, running in three phases through November 4. Registration is open — here are the phase dates, the changeover windows and the preparation steps that make a first or returning sourcing trip run smoothly.

China’s tourism economy grows at 9.9% year-on-year in 2026, more than double the global rate of 4.1%. Massive 1,800-person inbound tour groups and record visa-free entries signal a new era for China inbound travel.

Trump's historic 2026 China visit signals a golden travel window: stable US-China relations, expanded visa policies, and surging visitor numbers create ideal conditions for authentic experiences across Guangdong, Jiangnan, Hunan, and Yunnan.

China's imports/exports hit 16.23 trillion yuan (+14.9%) Jan-Apr 2026. Strong trade growth fuels business travel and inbound tourism. Discover why 2026 is ideal for China business trips.

Zhejiang launches 2026-2028 tourism market governance plan with three major initiatives: warm services, skilled enforcement, and safety consolidation. Targeting 98%+ visitor satisfaction.

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.