Following the trend of 'City is not City', 'Friday off work to China' has become a new trend for overseas tourists. On the 14th, the National Immigration Administration released the latest data: in 2024, 610 million people entered and exited the country, a year-on-year increase of 43.9%; The number of visa free entry foreigners at all ports nationwide reached 20.115 million, up 112.3% year on year. The empirical data shows that 'China Travel' has unlimited potential. How can the 'traffic password' of Chinese tourism continue? ——The more open, the more vigorous. Continuously releasing the sincerity of openness, the "visa free friend circle" continues to expand, the visa appointment system is completely cancelled, and the scope of fingerprint collection exemption is expanded, making it even smoother for "foreigners" to apply for visa free. The policy of visa free transit continues to be optimized. Visa free 240 hour transit, visa free entry of foreign tourist groups by cruise, expansion of visa free entry of 59 countries into Hainan, 24 hour direct transit free inspection procedures implemented at nine hub airports... 18 policies and measures to facilitate foreigners to come to China are too numerous. In Shanghai, 4.56 million foreigners will enter and leave the country in 2024, twice as many as in 2023. Among them, the number of visa free foreign personnel entering the country was 1.67 million, which is 4.7 times that of the whole year of 2023. Major internet famous scenic spots are crowded with foreign tourists who come to Shanghai for short-term travel. Japanese tourist Masatoshi Kubo said, "In the past, it was necessary to apply for a Chinese visa one and a half months in advance; now you can leave at any time, and weekend and short distance trips are very convenient." At the immigration inspection hall of Pudong International Airport, passengers lined up in an orderly manner to wait for inspection. (Image provided by Shanghai Border Inspection Station) - The more Chinese it is, the more attractive it is. Continuously exploring and enhancing self-worth, the ancient Eastern civilization, vibrant modern neighborhoods, the bustling atmosphere of the city, and the cool high-tech all bring refreshing experiences to foreign tourists. The significantly improved product supply capacity, excellent service quality, and word-of-mouth effect of the cultural and tourism industry are also enhancing China's tourism competitiveness. Major cities and relevant departments are working hard to connect with tourists in both directions, bridging the "last mile" of the tourism experience. Language difficulties? Various foreign language signs and cultural tourism information can be seen everywhere. Difficult to pay? Mobile payment platforms such as Alipay, WeChat and UnionPay continue to optimize payment friendliness. Is it difficult to make an appointment? More scenic spots are now available without reservation. ——The closer you get, the more you like it. The scenery of mountains, rivers, mountains, scenery, and scenery at all times, with a myriad of new and diverse weather conditions. In the magnificent picture of China, there is a long-standing Chinese civilization and a vibrant development atmosphere, including the ice and snow world in the north, the tropical seaside in the south, the bustling cities in the east, and the plateau mountains and rivers in the west. A China that combines form and spirit, real and three-dimensional, who doesn't love it? Beijing port inbound tourism continues to be hot. From December 20 to 31, 2024 alone, the number of inbound foreigners will reach 108000, an increase of 43% month on month, 1.7 times that of the same period last year. Taking the high-speed train G51 from Beijing to Chongqing for hotpot is a very comfortable journey A Belgian blogger shared on social media his travel experience of entering China quickly through the "240 hour visa free transit policy". On December 12, 2024, foreign tourists took a human powered tricycle sightseeing in Shichahai, Beijing. In the context of social media, various "China Travel" themes bring their own traffic on overseas social platforms. Overseas bloggers are not only consumers of Chinese cultural and tourism products, but also storytellers and disseminators of Chinese stories. Once you come, you will fall in love. The beauty of China shines brightly. This is the international community's recognition of Chinese culture, and also the new style that China, which continues to expand its high-level opening-up, showcases to the world. (New Society)