Xinhua
07 Mar 2026, 11:15 GMT+10
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- China recorded over 150 million inbound visits in 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of over 17 percent, and the spending of inbound travelers surpassed 130 billion U.S. dollars, Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli said on Saturday.
Visa-free entries by foreigners exceeded 30 million, Sun told a press conference on the sidelines of the annual session of the national legislature.
China has made significant strides in facilitating mobile payments for international visitors. In 2025, inbound tourists spent about 80 billion yuan (11.59 billion U.S. dollars) via mobile payment platforms, according to the official.
Sun noted that the phrase "becoming Chinese" had been a trending social media topic, with many foreigners keen to experience life in China.
Popular activities include traveling by high-speed train, watching drone displays, and trying traditional Chinese medicine massages. Wearing Hanfu attire and eating hotpot have also become "must-try" experiences for many international visitors, he added.
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