Visitors Flock to China for Very Chinese Time

Inbound visitors surge into China, chasing the immersive "very Chinese time" of Spring Festival festivities amid booming tax refunds and e-wallet reforms. Flight bookings by foreigners skyrocket over 400 percent year-on-year, while visa-free entries hit 30.08 million in 2025, up 49.5 percent from 2024. Tax refund claims by overseas travelers leap 305 percent, fueling consumption in vibrant spots like Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Haikou, Sanya, and emerging gems such as Dali and Xishuangbanna.