travel

What is China’s ‘compensatory working day’ system?

As China enjoys a five-day public holiday, debate about the country’s unusual ‘compensatory working day’ system has once again resurfaced…

2 weeks ago

China adds new countries to its visa-free entry list

On 14 March 2024, China expanded its visa-free entry policy to include Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg. This…

1 month ago

How China is making payments easier for foreign visitors

Over the past few years, China has fully embraced mobile payments, becoming an almost cashless society. While this makes life…

1 month ago

What is ‘chunyun’ and how important is it to the Chinese economy?

Also referred to as the Spring Festival travel rush, chunyun is the world’s largest annual human migration Chunyun (literally “Spring…

3 months ago

Recent policies to ease entry to China for international travellers

In the latest in a gradual softening of China’s entry requirements following the lifting of its Covid-era restrictions in early…

3 months ago

Unlocking the Consumer Power of Chinese New Year

On November 30, Hainan Airlines and CBBC hosted an event for businesses hoping to harness the power of the Lunar…

5 months ago

Could UK visitors be granted visa-free entry to China?

On 24 November 2023, China announced a new visa-free entry policy for ordinary passport holders from France, Germany, Italy, the…

5 months ago

How to meet the needs of Chinese tourists this Spring Festival

Outbound tourism from China is slowly recovering post-Covid, but the tourists that are coming back are not necessarily spending and…

6 months ago

China rolls out simplified visa application process

In a strategic move aimed at bolstering international tourism and engagement, on 20 September 2023, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs…

7 months ago

Dragon Boat Festival Tourism Boosts Confidence in Consumer Demand

Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional festival celebrated with a three-day national holiday from 22-24 June, has proven to be a…

11 months ago