Foreign travelers embrace China
14.6 million from across world visit mainland during H1
Share - WeChat
Video: Truly amazing cultural creations
"City or not city".
This nonsensical phrase has made a star out of a foreign vlogger living in China who has garnered 754,000 followers online as he documents his travels around the country.
"Baobaoxiong", as he's known on Douyin — the Chinese version of TikTok — is from the United States and lives in Shanghai. He is one of many foreigners who has embraced travel in China, a trend that has grown as China continues to optimize its entry policies.
Since last year, China has taken steps to implement trial visa-free policies for travelers from dozens of countries, including European nations such as France and Germany.
- Four-day sailing regatta in Dalian draws 50,000 spectators
- France wins FIBA 3x3 Women's Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026
- Top court sets rules to protect rights from AI misuse
- Tour of Shanghai New Cities 2026 concludes, draws praise from participants
- 2026 International Audio-Visual Arts Carnival to launch in Shanghai
- Hybrid rice production hits record yield in Hunan






























