China's 144-hour visa-free transit policy continues to boost the popularity of "China Travel."
The term has become a trending buzzword across social media, reflecting a significant surge in the country's cross-border tourism.
An increasing number of international tourists are now exploring the authentic China.
As a foreign-language tour guide, Liu Bing’s first task each day is to wait at the airport for international tourists arriving in Shanghai.
"Recently, we’ve seen more and more foreigners. They are very interested in the architecture here," Liu said.
The Bund is a must-see destination for foreign tourists in Shanghai, where they can experience firsthand the remarkable pace of China’s development, Liu noted, adding that they frequently commend China's high level of safety. "Some guests have told me that, no matter the time, as they walk through the streets and alleys of Shanghai, they feel exceptionally safe, with a sense of security in their hearts. The 144-hour visa-free transit policy has led to an increasing number of foreign tourists. The frequency of [tourists] from countries I had’t guided before has increased [in Shanghai]. I want to show them a more comprehensive view of Shanghai and China so that, when they return home, they can tell their relatives and friends about the tremendous changes that have taken place in China today compared to the past," he said.
The 144-hour visa-free transit policy is regarded as a key measure in attracting an increasing number of international visitors to China. It has been instrumental in advancing the country's high-level opening-up, facilitating the flow of people between China and other nations, and promoting exchanges and cooperation.
In addition to beautiful scenery and delicious food, "convenience" is one of the strongest impressions foreign tourists have when visiting China, with many international visitors noting that cross-border formalities are very convenient and that China's scenic areas offer excellent tourism service facilities.
Since April of this year, foreign visitors in cities like Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Suzhou have been able to use their overseas bank cards to purchase metro tickets directly.
China's 144-hour visa-free transit policy continues to fuel popularity of "China Travel"
Revolution-themed tourism, which refers to visiting historical sites with a modern legacy of the Chinese revolution leading to the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, has attracted more young people so far in the week-long National Day holiday that started on October 1, as many museums and scenic spots have adopted cutting-edge technologies and introduced interactive experiences, injecting new vitality into the preservation and development of "red culture".
"Red culture" refers to the "red legacies" and "red spirit" that have emerged during China's revolution, construction and reform under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, in order to achieve national independence, economic progress, cultural prosperity and national rejuvenation.
The large-scale "red culture" live-action drama "Hong'an Always Red", made its debut during the National Day holiday in Hong'an County of Huanggang City in central China's Hubei Province -- a leading revolutionary base of the CPC in the 1930s.
The production combines real-life props with sound, lighting, and special effects to create an immersive interactive experience.
"Compared to traditional red dramas, it offers a stronger sense of technology and immersion. It allows us, as people living nowadays, to feel as if we were crossing back into that era. I believe our life today is truly hard-won," said Ruan Hongying, a tourist.
Bringing red culture to life has become a common goal for many scenic spots rich in red cultural resources. In Xianfeng County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Hubei Province, during the National Day holiday, many visitors used VR panoramic experience stations to immerse themselves in classic scenes from the Long March of the Red Army.
In Yudu County of Ganzhou City, east China's Jiangxi Province, the large-scale red cultural and tourism epic "The First Crossing of the Long March" is spectacularly performed at the Long March assembly site. Audience members are able to experience an immersive journey through time, reliving the heroic and turbulent years of that historic era.
The Long March was a strategic operation undertaken by the CPC-led Red Army when being pursued by hordes of Kuomintang (KMT) troops between 1934-1936.
The 12,500-kilometer march began with over 80,000 soldiers in Ruijin and Gucheng in Jiangxi Province, and ended in Yan'an in northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
In Zibo City of east China's Shandong Province, at the 618 Wartime Radio Station Red Education Base, numerous visitors venture into the deep, dark tunnels to experience that unique period of history.
"I think it is incredibly meaningful for me to visit a Chinese revolution-themed education base during the National Day holiday. I was deeply moved by the spirit of perseverance and hard work of the people at that time, which inspires us young people to forge ahead and keep advancing," said Cui Yujiao, a tourist.
Revolution-themed tourism inspires more young people with advanced technology
