Inbound News
Policy, industry updates, travel guides and food culture
About this section
The Inbound News section gathers the latest policies, industry updates, travel guides and food culture for visiting China, for overseas travelers planning a trip.
What we cover
- Industry：The latest on visa-free and transit visa-free policies and entry facilitation.
- Policy：Explainers on visas, customs clearance, payment and tax refund for China trips.
- Travel Guide：Best seasons, transport and itinerary tips for destination cities.
- Food Culture：Food and dining culture across China: regional cuisines, street food and table etiquette.
Content Notes
Content is compiled from information publicly released by China's immigration and tourism authorities. For specific policies and trip planning, please contact us.
Travel Guide
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Chinamaxxing: The 2025–2026 Trend That Sent a New Generation to China
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Policy
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China Customs Health Declaration (2025–2026): What's Cancelled, What You Still Fill In
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Travel Guide
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China Travel Guide: Itineraries for First-Time Visitors (Beijing, Shanghai & the Great Wall)
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Policy
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The Complete China Visa & Entry Guide (2025–2026): Visa-Free, Transit, e-Visa & More
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Travel Guide
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The Complete First-Timer's Guide to China Travel (2025–2026)
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Travel Guide
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The Ultimate China Travel App Guide: What to Download Before You Land (2025–2026 Edition)
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Industry
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369 Million Border Crossings in First Half of the Year Hit a New High; Visa-Free Foreign Entries Up 30% Year-on-Year
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Travel Guide
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First-Stop Guides for Key Cities: What to Do Right After Landing
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Industry
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International routes continue to resume and expand: more countries connected, denser "air corridors" to China
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Industry
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Regions Step Up Inbound Travel Convenience: A Look at Facilitation Measures in Key Provinces and Cities
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Policy
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Visa-Free "Circle of Friends" Keeps Expanding: Unilateral Visa-Free Stay Extended to 30 Days
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Policy
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Pilot E-Port Visa Expanded: Easier Visa Processing for Foreigners Visiting China
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Policy
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Transit Visa-Free Stay Extended to 240 Hours: 10 Days to Explore China at Ease
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Industry
499 million border crossings from January to August; visa-free foreign entries up 26.8% year on year
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Travel Guide
Inbound Travel by Season: Tips for Peak and Off-Peak Travel
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Food Culture
Top Chengdu Street Foods and Food Streets
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Food Culture
Chinese Hotpot
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Food Culture
Sichuan Cuisine
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Food Culture
Top 5 Beijing Food Streets & Night Markets (2026 Guide)
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Food Culture
Where to Eat Peking Duck in Beijing
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Food Culture
Top 10 Must-Try Beijing Foods
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Food Culture
The Strangest 10 Vegetables You’ll Encounter in China (And Why You Should Eat Them Anyway)
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Food Culture
Differences Between Authentic Chinese Food and Chinese Food Overseas
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Food Culture
Unusual Ingredients in Chinese Cooking Which May Shock You
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