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.

Top Chengdu Street Foods and Food Streets Food Culture
Top Chengdu Street Foods and Food Streets
2026-03-23
Top Chengdu Street Foods and Food Streets
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Chinese Hotpot Food Culture
Chinese Hotpot
2026-03-23
Chinese Hotpot — A Popular Chinese Dish You Should Try
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Sichuan Cuisine Food Culture
Sichuan Cuisine
2026-03-23
Sichuan Cuisine — China’s Most Popular (and Most Dangerous) Cuisine
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Top 5 Beijing Food Streets & Night Markets (2026 Guide) Food Culture
Top 5 Beijing Food Streets & Night Markets (2026 Guide)
2026-03-23
Top 5 Beijing Food Streets & Night Markets (2026 Guide)
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Where to Eat Peking Duck in Beijing Food Culture
Where to Eat Peking Duck in Beijing
2026-03-20
Where to Eat Peking Duck in Beijing: Picks from a Local Guide
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Top 10 Must-Try Beijing Foods Food Culture
Top 10 Must-Try Beijing Foods
2026-03-20
Top 10 Must-Try Beijing Foods: A Slightly Unhinged Eating Guide
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The Strangest 10 Vegetables You’ll Encounter in China (And Why You Should Eat Them Anyway) Food Culture
The Strangest 10 Vegetables You’ll Encounter in China (And Why You Should Eat Them Anyway)
2026-03-20
The Strangest 10 Vegetables You’ll Encounter in China (And Why You Should Eat Th
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Differences Between Authentic Chinese Food and Chinese Food Overseas Food Culture
Differences Between Authentic Chinese Food and Chinese Food Overseas
2026-03-20
Differences Between Authentic Chinese Food and Chinese Food Overseas
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Unusual Ingredients in Chinese Cooking Which May Shock You Food Culture
Unusual Ingredients in Chinese Cooking Which May Shock You
2026-03-20
Unusual Ingredients in Chinese Cooking Which May Shock You
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Shandong (Lu) Cuisine Food Culture
Shandong (Lu) Cuisine
2026-03-18
Shandong (Lu) Cuisine — The Ancient Mother of Northern Chinese Food
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China’s Regional Cuisines Food Culture
China’s Regional Cuisines
2026-03-18
China’s Regional Cuisines — Your Flavor Passport to 1.4 Billion Taste Buds
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Chinese Tofu Dishes Food Culture
Chinese Tofu Dishes
2026-03-18
Let’s be honest — before you came to China, “tofu” probably wasn’t exactly top o
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Chinese Noodles Food Culture
Chinese Noodles
2026-03-18
Chinese Noodles — The Top 10 Noodle Dishes You Won’t Forget (Whether You Want to
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China’s Top 8 Food Streets Food Culture
China’s Top 8 Food Streets
2026-03-18
China’s Top 8 Food Streets: Where Your Diet Goes to Die (Happily)
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China’s Top 8 Food Cities Food Culture
China’s Top 8 Food Cities
2026-03-16
China’s Top 8 Food Cities
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10 Must-Have Chinese Cooking Utensils Food Culture
10 Must-Have Chinese Cooking Utensils
2026-03-16
10 Must-Have Chinese Cooking Utensils
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7 Most Popular Chinese Cooking Methods Food Culture
7 Most Popular Chinese Cooking Methods
2026-03-16
7 Most Popular Chinese Cooking Methods
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Chinese Chopsticks Food Culture
Chinese Chopsticks
2026-03-16
Chinese Chopsticks – Legends, How to Use Them, and Taboos
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The Symbolism of Chinese Foods Food Culture
The Symbolism of Chinese Foods
2026-03-16
The Symbolism of Chinese Foods
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Seating Arrangements for a Chinese Banquet Food Culture
Seating Arrangements for a Chinese Banquet
2026-03-13
Seating Arrangements for a Chinese Banquet
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How to Eat in China — Chinese Table Manners Food Culture
How to Eat in China — Chinese Table Manners
2026-03-13
How to Eat in China — Chinese Table Manners
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Eating with Kids in China — What You Need to Know Food Culture
Eating with Kids in China — What You Need to Know
2026-03-13
Eating with Kids in China — What You Need to Know
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How to Eat Healthily in China – 3 Steps Food Culture
How to Eat Healthily in China – 3 Steps
2026-03-13
How to Eat Healthily in China – 3 Steps
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How to Order Food in Restaurants in China Food Culture
How to Order Food in Restaurants in China
2026-03-13
How to Order Food in Restaurants in China
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