China recorded nearly 29.22 million inbound foreign visits between January and November 2024, up 86.2 percent year on year, the National Immigration Administration announced on Tuesday.
Of these, more than 17 million entered the country visa-free, marking a significant 123 percent year-on-year growth.
The country's visa-free transit policy policy, allowing for transit stays of either up to 72 or 144 hours, has also received enthusiastic responses internationally and has expanded to more of China's ports this year. The number of foreign nationals using this policy to enter China increased by nearly 133 percent compared to the previous year.
China sees 86 pct rise in foreign visits in first 11 months
The Macao Tower, an iconic landmark in China's Macao Special Administrative Region, held a special light show on Monday night in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to China.
China Media Group (CMG) and Macao Tower jointly launched a customized landscape for the grand celebration.
The whole tower was lit up red and presented blessings from the CMG on the tower body through laser projection, reading "CMG celebrates the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland".
A famous tourist attraction, the Macao Tower is 338 meters high, from which visitors can overlook the panorama of Macao.
The Chinese government resumed the exercise of sovereignty over Macao and established the Macao SAR on December 20, 1999.
Macao Tower lights up to celebrate 25th anniversary of Macao's return to China
