Inbound News

China inbound travel policy, industry updates and travel guides

About this section

The Inbound News section gathers the latest policies, industry updates and travel tips on 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.

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.

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First-Stop Guides for Key Cities: What to Do Right After Landing

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First-Stop Guides for Key Cities: What to Do Right After Landing

🗓️ 2026-05-08

For most inbound travelers, the first stop on a trip to China is often a gateway

Inbound Travel by Season: Tips for Peak and Off-Peak Travel

Inbound Travel by Season: Tips for Peak and Off-Peak Travel

🗓️ 2026-03-25

When is the best time to visit China? Peak season is lively and full of experien

Faster Inbound Clearance: Online Arrival Card Submission and Smart "Face-Scan" Clearance

Faster Inbound Clearance: Online Arrival Card Submission and Smart "Face-Scan" Clearance

🗓️ 2026-03-12

From online submission of arrival cards and the full rollout of electronic borde

A destination for all seasons: recommended inbound travel destinations in China by season

A destination for all seasons: recommended inbound travel destinations in China by season

🗓️ 2026-02-16

China is vast, and each season has its own scenery. From spring's seas of flower

Traveling China Through Its Festivals: A Guide to Seasonal Culture and Festival Experiences

Traveling China Through Its Festivals: A Guide to Seasonal Culture and Festival Experiences

🗓️ 2026-01-20

A year in China is strung into a timeline by festivals and folk customs. If you

New Ways to Cruise: Pilot Cruises to Nowhere and Multi-Port Convenience

New Ways to Cruise: Pilot Cruises to Nowhere and Multi-Port Convenience

🗓️ 2026-01-12

Focusing on cruise shipping and tourism services, China continues to advance rou

Themed Routes Feature: Understanding China Along the Silk Road and the Yellow River

Themed Routes Feature: Understanding China Along the Silk Road and the Yellow River

🗓️ 2025-11-12

A journey tied together by a theme is often more memorable than checking off cit

Museums and World Heritage Theme: Understanding China Through Cultural Relics and Historic Sites

Museums and World Heritage Theme: Understanding China Through Cultural Relics and Historic Sites

🗓️ 2025-10-15

To truly understand China, museums and World Heritage sites are two keys you can

Stay Connected and Pay with Ease: A Special Feature on Payment and Communication Convenience for Visitors to China

Stay Connected and Pay with Ease: A Special Feature on Payment and Communication Convenience for Visitors to China

🗓️ 2025-08-15

For travelers to China, payment and communications are the first "small things"

Easier attraction ticket reservations: many places scrap reservations, popular attractions optimize timed-entry booking

Easier attraction ticket reservations: many places scrap reservations, popular attractions optimize timed-entry booking

🗓️ 2025-07-18

In recent years, scenic areas in many parts of the country have successively can

"Linking Foreign Cards" and "Using Foreign Wallets": Smoother Payments in China for Overseas Travelers

"Linking Foreign Cards" and "Using Foreign Wallets": Smoother Payments in China for Overseas Travelers

🗓️ 2025-06-26

Mobile payment was once a major hurdle for foreign travelers in China. With meas

From Payments to Transport: Convenience Services for Foreign Tourists in China Keep Improving

From Payments to Transport: Convenience Services for Foreign Tourists in China Keep Improving

🗓️ 2025-06-20

Mobile payments, online reservations, digital departure tax refunds, multilingua