“China Cool” appeals to international tourists in more ways than one
2026-08-10 10:04 Xinhuanet

Dutch tourists select souvenirs at the Silk Street building in Beijing, capital of China, June 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

A foreign tourist takes photos at Shibanjie ancient street tourism area in Duyun City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 25, 2026. Thanks to the visa-free entry policies, China has witnessed an increasing number of foreign tourists visiting China this summer. According to the official data, 77.7 percent of foreign visitors entering China in the first half of the year enjoyed visa-free entry policies. (Photo by Xiao Wei/Xinhua)

Tourists from German visit Zigui County of Yichang City, central China's Hubei Province, July 27, 2026. Thanks to the visa-free entry policies, China has witnessed an increasing number of foreign tourists visiting China this summer. According to the official data, 77.7 percent of foreign visitors entering China in the first half of the year enjoyed visa-free entry policies. (Photo by Wang Gang/Xinhua)


