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Currently, 41 exit-entry ports in 19 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government of China have implemented the 72-hour or 144-hour visa-free transit policy for citizens from 54 countries.
China has implemented a 24-hour visa-free transit policy for citizens of all other countries around the world at all its accessible exit-entry ports.
Experts have estimated that China's inbound tourism market will maintain its continuous recovery for the rest of the year and could return to the pre-COVID level reached in 2019, in view of its good performance in the first half of the year.
The number of foreign visitors to China surged by 129.9 percent year-on-year to 17.25 million from January to July this year, thanks to a series of measures facilitating the entry of foreigners, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) said on Monday.
Editor's note: If you fancy coming to visit China this summer under the 72-hour or 144-hour visa-free transit policy, here are 10 destinations for you to explore the country’s natural beauty and culture while escaping the heat.
From the bustling capital city of Beijing to the mountainous city of Zhangjiajie, China is abuzz with an influx of foreign tourists.
