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.
Entry Guide：Visas, entry facilitation policies, document checklists, package comparison and arrival basics, organised around eight decision points.

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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Chinamaxxing: The 2025–2026 Trend That Sent a New Generation to China

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Chinamaxxing: The 2025–2026 Trend That Sent a New Generation to China

What Chinamaxxing (and 'becoming Chinese') actually means, where the trend came

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China Travel Guide: Itineraries for First-Time Visitors (Beijing, Shanghai & the Great Wall)

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China Travel Guide: Itineraries for First-Time Visitors (Beijing, Shanghai & the Great Wall)

Four day-by-day China itineraries for first-time visitors, from 5 to 10 days: th

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The Complete First-Timer's Guide to China Travel (2025–2026)

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The Complete First-Timer's Guide to China Travel (2025–2026)

A start-to-finish framework for a first trip to China in 2025–2026: a 30-second

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The Ultimate China Travel App Guide: What to Download Before You Land (2025–2026 Edition)

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The Ultimate China Travel App Guide: What to Download Before You Land (2025–2026 Edition)

A practical 2025–2026 guide for foreign travelers to China: which apps to instal

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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"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

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

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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

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

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