China Tourism Update — 6 June 2026
tourism • 6 June 2026
China’s travel scene continues to strengthen for international visitors, with the World Travel & Tourism Council saying China welcomed **more than 68 million international visitors in 2025**, up **15.5% year over year**, and that expanded visa facilitation now covers **more than 50 countries** with **up to 30-day visa-free stays** and **10-day transit stays**.[1] The same report says inbound visitor spending rose **10.5% to $135 billion**, which means the market is still growing faster than the global average.[1] For tourists, the most practical takeaway is that **China remains easier to visit than in recent years**, especially for travelers eligible for visa-free entry or transit rules.[1] CGTN Travel is also highlighting fresh destination ideas for summer, including **coastal campsites in Qingdao**, a newly featured **summer escape along Beijing’s Liangma River**, and the reopening of **Duku Road** in Xinjiang for tourists, all of which point to strong domestic tourism infrastructure and new trip options for visitors planning around scenery, culture, and outdoor travel.[3] If you want, I can turn this into a short **“China travel news roundup for Americans”** focused on **visas, flights, and new attractions**.