Recent China Tourism News Headlines56

China to Resume Group Tours to 20 Countries Starting Feb. 6

China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism has announced that it will resume outbound group tours to 20 countries starting February 6, 2023. The countries include Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, Russia, Switzerland, Hungary, New Zealand, Fiji, Cuba, and Argentina.

China Cuts Quarantine Time for International Arrivals from 14 to 8 Days

Effective January 8, 2023, China has reduced the quarantine time for international arrivals from 14 days to 8 days. This includes 5 days of centralized quarantine in a designated hotel or facility, followed by 3 days of home quarantine.

China Suspends Visa Exemption for Japanese Nationals Due to COVID-19 Surge

On January 10, 2023, China announced that it would temporarily suspend visa-free entry for Japanese nationals due to the surge in COVID-19 cases in Japan. The suspension took effect immediately and applies to all types of visas, including tourist visas.

China's Tourism Industry Recovering Slowly from COVID-19 Pandemic

Although China's tourism industry has been gradually recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is still facing challenges. In 2022, domestic tourism revenue in China reached 2.59 trillion yuan (US$386 billion), only 76.2% of the pre-pandemic level. Meanwhile, outbound tourism has been severely impacted by travel restrictions and quarantine measures.

China's New Tourism Law Comes into Effect on January 1, 2023

China's new Tourism Law, which was approved by the National People's Congress in June 2022, came into effect on January 1, 2023. The law aims to improve the regulation of the tourism industry, protect tourists' rights, and promote sustainable tourism development.

China Strengthens Tourism Promotion Efforts to Boost Industry Recovery

In a bid to boost tourism recovery, China has been strengthening its tourism promotion efforts. In 2022, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism launched a series of campaigns to promote domestic tourism, including "Beautiful China Trip" and "Hometown China Tour." The government has also been working with travel agencies and online platforms to promote China's tourism products both domestically and internationally.

China's Tourism Industry Outlook for 2023

The outlook for China's tourism industry in 2023 is expected to be positive, with the gradual easing of travel restrictions and quarantine measures. Domestic tourism is likely to continue to rebound, supported by government stimulus measures and consumer spending. Outbound tourism is also expected to gradually recover as international travel restrictions are lifted.

2024-11-19

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