🧭 Understanding China
From modern infrastructure and a stable society to profound culture — explore China with confidence
Understanding China gathers the highlights of China's infrastructure, society and culture, and brings together our real destination, attraction and inbound-travel content to help overseas visitors know China better and plan with confidence.
🚄 Modern, connected infrastructure
An extensive high-speed rail and expressway network makes travel between cities fast and easy.
China's high-speed rail and expressway networks reach across the country, making travel between major cities fast and easy. International air routes continue to recover and expand, and after arrival high-speed rail, metro and ride-hailing connect your journey smoothly; key cities offer first-stop guidance so you can start your trip the moment you land.
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- From Payments to Transport: Convenience Services for Foreign Tourists in China Keep Improving
- Inbound Tourism Promotion Plan (2024–2026) Released: Full-Chain Enhancement of Inbound Facilitation
- Faster Inbound Clearance: Online Arrival Card Submission and Smart "Face-Scan" Clearance
- New Ways to Cruise: Pilot Cruises to Nowhere and Multi-Port Convenience
- "Linking Foreign Cards" and "Using Foreign Wallets": Smoother Payments in China for Overseas Travelers
- 15-day visa-free entry for foreign tour groups arriving by cruise ship: cruising in China made easier
🛡️ A safe and stable society
A stable society and safe travel make visiting China worry-free.
China enjoys good public order and a stable society, offering a reassuring environment for your visit. Visa-free and transit visa-free policies keep expanding, and port clearance keeps speeding up: arrival cards can be filled in online with smart 「face-scan」 clearance; overseas visitors can also pay more easily via 「linking foreign cards」 or 「foreign wallets」, and claim departure tax refunds nearby.
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- 499 million border crossings from January to August; visa-free foreign entries up 26.8% year on year
- 369 Million Border Crossings in First Half of the Year Hit a New High; Visa-Free Foreign Entries Up 30% Year-on-Year
- Nearly 700 Million Border Crossings in 2025 Set a Record High; Visa-Free Foreign Entries Surpass 30 Million
- Visa-Free "Circle of Friends" Keeps Expanding: Unilateral Visa-Free Stay Extended to 30 Days
- Departure Tax Refund Policy Optimized: Minimum Purchase Threshold Lowered to 200 Yuan, "Buy Now, Refund Now" Rolled Out Nationwide
- Regional Visa-Free Entry Policies Continue to Take Effect: Hainan's 59-Country Visa-Free Entry and Visa-Free Entry for ASEAN Tour Groups in Xishuangbanna
🏛️ Deep cultural heritage
World Heritage sites and historic cities are everywhere, letting you experience Chinese civilization at every turn.
China is home to many World Heritage sites and historic cities, with museums, ancient monuments and traditional festivals found across the land. Along themed routes such as the Silk Road and the Yellow River, you can read Chinese civilization in relics and historic sites; each season brings its own festivals, blending scenery with culture.
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