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      China sees increasing elderly overseas tourists following improved policies, services

      2024-10-05 15:04 Last Updated At:17:17

      An increasing influx of elderly overseas travelers now choose to spend some of their post-retirement time traveling in China as the country keeps improving its visa policies and tourism services.

      With more elderly travelers coming to China from abroad, the country's inbound tourism market has experienced significant growth. In the first seven months of this year, the country received about six million visits from foreign travelers, marking an over-400-percent increase year on year, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China.

      Six Dutch tourists recently visited Xi'an City in northwest China's Shaanxi Province to see the terracotta warriors at the site of Emperor Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum.

      They are all above the age of 60 and most of them came to China for the very first time. Wilco Poppeliers, one of the travelers, said he has long been expecting this travel and he could only make it after his retirement.

      "I think it was very [much] on my bucket list still to visit China. Now I'm retired, I have the time to travel to visit places like this," he said.

      For elderly couples from Mongolia, Chinese destinations also maintained strong attraction. Altogether 12 of them have an average age of about 60, with the oldest already 88.

      "China is just next to Mongolia. I have visited many places in China like Wutaishan, Zhangjiajie, Hohhot, and Beijing. China has been developing very fast," said one of the tourists.

      Along the Lijiang River, famous for its karst landscapes, some 30 overseas tourists recently visited the riverside Moya cliff sculptures and inscription.

      The elders said they have been traveling around China before arriving at the cliff site in the southern city of Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

      "We have traveled around the country and visited a wide range of cities. The travels were very smooth and convenient," said Marcia Akemi Fujinami, a visitor from Brazil.

      The rich cultural heritage is what attracts him to China, said Fabrizio, an Italian tourist, adding that visiting the country has been easier as now there are many flights between Europe and China.

      "Traveling to China is nowadays quite simple. There are a lot of flights coming from Europe. China is one of the countries with the largest number of UNESCO heritage places in the world. So we are very happy about visiting this country," he said.

      China has been promoting inbound travels by accelerating the resumption of flights and improving tourism services for travelers from abroad. Scenic spots across the country have also been facilitating visits for international tourists while enhancing the quality of their products.

      With improved visa policies, customs clearance policies, and more payment options, including cash payment, QR code and bank cards, overseas visitors can now enter and enjoy better services in China.

      China sees increasing elderly overseas tourists following improved policies, services

      China sees increasing elderly overseas tourists following improved policies, services

      China sees increasing elderly overseas tourists following improved policies, services

      China sees increasing elderly overseas tourists following improved policies, services

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      Newly launched inter-island transport in Hainan benefits locals

      2025-01-10 11:43 Last Updated At:12:07

      A newly launched shuttle boat service between islands in Sansha, China's southernmost city in Hainan Province and home to numerous islands and reefs, has effectively improved transportation convenience for local residents.

      Sansha officially began operating shuttle boats between Yongxing Island and Zhaoshu Island on Tuesday.

      This new inter-island traffic route has greatly benefited Wu Chunlin, a project manager of the meteorological department at Haikou Hailyu Construction Engineering Installation Co., Ltd.

      Now, he can take a boat from Yongxing to Zhaoshu Island to reach the observation station there in time to measure the size of railings that were blown down by a previous typhoon, ensuring it gets repaired quickly.

      "As long as something comes up, upon receiving the report, I can head out to sea immediately," said Wu.

      Additionally, when sea conditions permit and the boats are safe to operate, at least two round-trip sailings will be arranged between Yongxing and Zhaoshu per day. If the number of registered passengers exceeds the boat's capacity, more trips will be added based on available resources and actual demand.

      "We have arranged eight crew members and three speedboats in the early stage to ensure efficient and safe transport. We are also preparing more transportation routes," said Zhang Tianxue, head of shipping team at Sansha Transportation Investment Development Co., Ltd.

      By making residents' travel easier and more efficient, the enhanced boat service also contributes to the urban development of Sansha.

      Newly launched inter-island transport in Hainan benefits locals

      Newly launched inter-island transport in Hainan benefits locals

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