"The demand of foreign tourists entering China continues to rise"

As of March 17, Beijing has received nearly 940,000 foreign travelers this year, and the total number of inbound and outbound passengers at Beijing ports has exceeded 4 million, an increase of 23 percent year-on-year. Among them, more than 236,000 foreigners entered through 240-hour transit visa-free, an increase that highlights the strong recovery of international travel.

According to the Travel and Tourism World website in the United States and the Travel Daily News website in Asia, the significant growth of Beijing's international border traffic in 2025 indicates that "the demand of foreign travelers entering China continues to rise".

The main driver of this growth is China's expansion of visa-free policies, including 240-hour transit visa-free, which allows eligible foreign travelers to stay in China for up to 10 days without a visa. At present, China is continuing to optimize its visa-free policy, and has implemented unilateral visa-free arrangements for 38 countries and 240-hour transit visa-free arrangements for passengers from 54 countries. These measures have streamlined entry procedures, boosted international mobility and cemented China's position as a global tourist destination.

Beijing's inbound tourism is expected to continue to grow steadily as international travelers gain greater access to China. The increase in the number of foreign tourists marks a comprehensive recovery of China's international tourism industry, and at the same time, further promotes the economic and cultural exchanges between China and the world.

Resource: 观察者网