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Make the journey to China more rich, vivid, and warm

2025-08-05   

Currently, China's unilateral visa free and transit visa free countries have expanded to 47 and 55 respectively. China continues to simplify visa application procedures and implement a "one-stop" entry service and a "buy and refund" exit tax refund policy. Each region and department closely follows the needs of inbound tourists, continuously improving the convenience level of inbound tourism services such as payment, visa, customs clearance, accommodation, and transportation, so that more inbound tourists can "come" and "have a good time". As long as you book your flight tickets, you can leave at any time. "With the arrival of summer, the terminals of Beijing Capital International Airport are crowded with people, and many arriving passengers are foreign faces. As of July 30, the number of inbound and outbound foreigners at Beijing Port this year was 3.285 million, accounting for 27.3% of the total number of inbound and outbound passengers, up 37.7% year on year. The customs at the Capital Airport have simplified the entry registration process, established a fast processing area, and provided a one-stop service for issuing temporary entry permits and completing entry procedures. Now the visa free transit time in China has been extended to 240 hours, allowing us to travel across provinces in specific areas. The clearance speed at the airport is also very fast, which gives us more time to explore China, "said Marina, a passenger from Russia. Many foreign tourists entering Beijing have a need for self driving. Not long ago, a Southeast Asian tour group arrived in Beijing late at night and wanted to apply for a temporary driving permit for foreigners. The Beijing Daxing International Airport Branch of the Capital Airport Public Security Bureau completed the relevant business for 6 foreign friends within 30 minutes. They were particularly happy, they didn't expect us to be so efficient. A tourist said, 'Thank you, self driving to Beijing will be a novel and unique experience,' "said police officer Zhang Yang. More convenient entry and more attentive service are the personal experiences of many foreign tourists entering the country. Zhou Fandao, from Vietnam, just finished a one week trip to Zhangjiajie: "This is my third time leading a team to Zhangjiajie, and I can feel new changes every time. This year, the customs clearance speed at Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport has significantly improved, and the entire process is very smooth." It is reported that in January of this year, Zhangjiajie Customs implemented the "early machine inspection" for inbound checked baggage, reducing the average clearance time for passengers from the original 30 minutes to less than 20 minutes. Zhangjiajie is creating an internationally first-class tourism experience with stunning natural scenery, efficient customs clearance experience, comprehensive service facilities, and friendly people. I want to recommend Zhangjiajie to more Vietnamese friends, "said Zhou Fandao. Chilean young man Nicolas Figueroa once studied in China and prefers to be called by his Chinese name "Wang Chile". As a travel blogger, Wang Chili often shares his life experiences in China on overseas social media platforms, gaining hundreds of thousands of followers. "China has taken many considerate measures to facilitate the entry of foreigners, especially the visa free policy to make our travel more convenient, which demonstrates the image of China as an open and confident country," he said. Caspar Westermann is the Vice President of the Netherlands China Economic and Trade Promotion Association and a graduate student majoring in cello at the Cologne Conservatory of Music in Germany. He is active in the forefront of China Europe economic, trade, and cultural exchanges. Thanks to the visa free policy, he has visited China three times this year. "Now the process of coming to China is greatly simplified. As long as you book a ticket, you can 'go as you please' and experience the charm of Chinese culture firsthand." Westman said, "China's visa free policies provide unprecedented convenience for foreigners to enter China and understand China, and also make China's travel more rich, vivid and warm." "Everything is within reach, and life is convenient and efficient." Shaanxi Qinshihuang Mausoleum Museum is full of visitors. To address the pain points of booking and purchasing tickets for overseas tourists, the Mausoleum Museum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang has launched an "Overseas Integration Service Platform" that supports real-time settlement in multiple currencies. After booking tickets, visitors can enter by scanning the QR code with their original passport, making the process efficient and convenient. Renner, an Austrian tourist, said: "The Terra Cotta Warriors in the the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor is one of the most discussed topics in our family about China. After China's visa free visit to Austria, we immediately took action and booked tickets online in advance." Handshake controlled mobile phones, driverless cars, meal delivery robots... Wang Chili displayed many Chinese scientific and technological achievements and the convenience they brought on his social account. With just a mobile phone, you can complete payments, rent shared bicycles, and handle various other affairs. Everything is within reach, making life convenient and efficient. From online ticket reservations to simplified accommodation registration and providing multilingual services, our comprehensive services provide foreign tourists with a better travel experience. "What's the difference between fried buns and Xiaolongbao? What's the difference between peach oolong flavor and millet osmanthus flavor Dim sum? ”At the Nanxun service area on the Shenjiahu Expressway, a group of Italian youths from Shanghai to Anji, Zhejiang skillfully pulled out their phones and bought coffee and snacks. A girl named Giovanni told reporters that in China, scanning code for payment is easy to use. She and her peers have installed Alipay, WeChat and other software, and have a deeper experience of the development of China's digital economy. You must bring an empty box to China! ”This practical tip has sparked heated discussions on overseas social media platforms. In April of this year, the State Administration of Taxation of China announced the pilot promotion of the "buy and refund" policy for outbound tax refunds from multiple regions to the whole country, bringing a more convenient and efficient shopping experience to overseas tourists. From "China Tour" to "China Shopping", "Buy Buy Buy" in China has become a new trend in inbound tourism. At Xintiandi Shopping Center in Hangzhou, Jacques, a Frenchman, bought many handicrafts with Chinese characteristics and completed the tax refund on the spot under the guidance of the staff. This' buy and refund 'method is too convenient! "Jacques said. He has been to China many times, and in the past, the procedures for handling tax refunds were relatively complicated, and it took some time to receive the refunded amount. Now, once purchased in the store, it can be processed directly. This is a very thoughtful service, which shows China's welcome to international tourists, "Jacques said. How can promoting people to people exchanges and mutual learning of civilizations make it convenient, enjoyable, and comfortable for foreign friends? Efforts are being made in various regions to overcome the obstacles encountered by foreign personnel working, living, and traveling in China, and to implement the "second half of the article" on facilitating entry policies. The 12345 hotline "Foreigner Service Line" was set up, the Shishi Foreigner Service Center was set up, the "One Mobile Phone Tour Quanzhou" applet was launched with English service function, and the latest "Foreigner Service Manual in Quanzhou" was released...... Quanzhou has constantly optimized and upgraded its services, so that overseas tourists can fully feel the charm and temperature of the city. The latest service manual not only details the specific procedures for foreign nationals in medical, transportation, finance, and other scenarios, but also provides practical information such as a foreign currency exchange table and an intangible cultural heritage experience hotline for tourists. For us, this is simply a 'worry free package for entry,' "exclaimed Mei Shunde, a Malaysian teacher who teaches at Quanzhou Light Industry Vocational College. Swiss national Zu Ruifu introduced to reporters the convenience of his life in China by scanning his passport, taking the high-speed train, and completing his driver's license test in English. He currently serves as the Director of International Strategic Development Department of Zhongrui (Chongqing Liangjiang) Industrial Park, and is also the National Vice President and Southwest Regional Chairman of the China Switzerland Chamber of Commerce. Not long ago, we just received a delegation from the Director General of the Asia Pacific Department of the Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In addition to business exchanges, we walked into the mountains and waters of Bashan and Yushui to experience the natural and cultural charm of Chongqing. "Zu Ruifu told reporters that the visa free policy has brought great benefits to member companies of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in China. Whether it is business investment or sightseeing tourism, you can come to China with just a click of the mouse and book a flight ticket. International services such as foreign currency payments, bilingual guides, and 24-hour service hotlines have also made more international tourists willing to come to China and visit multiple times. Not long ago, Westerman came to China to participate in the award ceremony of the 3rd Global Youth Bilingual Host Competition hosted by Communication University of China. The visa free and other facilitation policies implemented by China are an important step in promoting two-way cultural exchanges, providing assistance for promoting people to people exchanges and mutual learning of civilizations. They not only make it easier for us cultural disseminators to enter China, but also encourage more Westerners to actively understand and perceive China

Edit:Yi Yi Responsible editor:Li Nian

Source:www.people.cn

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