Visa-free policies boost China's inbound tourism for National Day

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Oct 9, 2026

China recorded 15.46 million cross-border passenger trips during the week-long National Day holiday, with foreign nationals making 682,000 inbound trips to China, up 5.4% year on year, according to data released by the National Immigration Administration.

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