A couple poses by a rose tree in Dayan Ancient Town, Lijiang, Yunnan province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Uzbekistan Airways, the national carrier, resumed its Sanya–Tashkent route on Tuesday, Sanya Phoenix International Airport said.
Chinas Qingming Festival holiday, spanning Saturday to Monday, witnessed a massive surge in travel as millions honored ancestors through tomb-sweeping rituals and enjoyed the vibrant spring scenery across the country.
The three-day Qingming Festival holiday saw robust growth in visitor numbers as well as revenue, as the traditional Tomb Sweeping Festival coincided with students' spring break in many regions.
As "China travel" gains momentum, international visitors are looking beyond sightseeing for more immersive, everyday cultural experiences, with 24-hour spas emerging as a viral trend on social media.
Cross-border travel via China's ports is expected to surge during the Qingming Festival holiday from April 4 to 6, with daily crossings projected atop 2.3 million, up 11.1% from a year earlier, according to immigration authorities.
Cross-border travel at China's ports is expected to surge during the Qingming Festival holiday from April 4 to 6, with daily crossings projected to top 2.3 million, up 11.1 percent from a year earlier, according to immigration authorities.
South Korea began issuing 10-year multiple-entry visas to residents of 14 Chinese cities starting Tuesday, according to media reports.
Exactly 142 years ago, the disgraced prince Yixin, better known as Prince Kung, rode west from the Forbidden City.
Vibrant azaleas blossom in the Tongyong Village of Chetian Village, Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
According to Air China's website, flight CA121 departed Beijing Capital International Airport at 8:05 a.m. Beijing time on Monday and is scheduled to arrive at Pyongyang airport at around 11:00 a.m. local time.
The convergence of student spring breaks in multiple Chinese cities with the upcoming Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day, has created an extended travel period from Wednesday to April 6, forming a key new growth opportunity for the tourism market, according to travel agencies.
In Jinlong village, Daguan town of Nanchuan district, Chongqing, cherry blossoms have burst into full bloom, with thousands of pink blossoms creating a breathtaking scene against a backdrop of golden rapeseed fields. The stunning spring landscape is attracting throngs of visitors eager to enjoy the beauty and capture the moment of spring.
On March 24, Air China officially launched a new direct route between Beijing and the Belgian capital Brussels, with another Chengdu-Brussels service set to commence on March 26.
A large tourist group from Hong Kong recently took a five-day customized tour in Hubei province, where they immersed themselves in its natural landscapes and cultural heritage. Local authorities said the visit was part of Hubei's efforts to develop its customized inbound tourism market. Designed for affluent travelers from Hong Kong, the itinerary combined scenic beauty with cultural experiences.
Navigating the ancient stone corridors of Sanfang Qixiang — a well-preserved historical neighborhood in the heart of Fuzhou, capital of Fujian province — 26-year-old Xu Qing from Shanghai feels as if she has stepped through a portal.
Rising temperatures herald the season to chase flowers in China. Thousands of visitors from home and abroad descend on the nation's most picturesque spring landscapes to capture the beauty of the blossoms, boosting consumption in the process.
A formation of 36 rafts from Guilin's Yangshuo, arranged in the shape of a golden dragon and stretching 241.2 meters in total, was displayed on the Liangma River in Beijing, capital of China, on March 22, 2026.
China's State Council has approved Meishan city, located in the southwestern Sichuan province, as a national historical and cultural city, according to a notice on the website of the Chinese government released on Thursday.
Chinese carrier Air China will launch a new direct flight service between the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing and the Philippine capital of Manila starting May 1, operating four times a week, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said Friday.
Local Miao women will then appear, dressed in brilliant festival attire with silver ornaments rattling against their embroidered fabrics. Sunlight glints off their glittering headpieces as they walk, with layers of ornate necklaces swaying back and forth, each step a soft, rhythmic announcement of their arrival.
According to multiple Nepali media reports on March 3, Yeti Airlines had previously announced that it would suspend all scheduled domestic flights on March 5.
At dusk, the stone houses climbing the hillside are bathed in an amber glow, their rugged walls softened by the twilight. The murmur of a stream blends with visitors' laughter, composing a melody of lives lived close to the land.
In recent years, China has introduced a series of policies to boost inbound tourism. In 2025, inbound tourist trips exceeded 150 million, a year-on-year increase of over 17 percent, while inbound tourism spending surpassed $130 billion, up more than 40 percent year-on-year.
Guizhou province's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, the highest in the world, has significantly boosted tourism beyond expectations, deputies to the 14th National People's Congress said on Friday.
China will step up efforts to showcase its magnificent landscapes, rich culture, long history and vibrant modern life to people around the world, Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli said on Saturday.
China recorded 30.08 million inbound visits by foreign nationals under visa-free policies in 2025, up 49.5 percent year-on-year, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Saturday.
Some lesser-known or small Chinese towns and cities — with a strong festive ambience during Chinese New Year — alongside Neo-Chinese style destinations, have experienced "wealth beyond measure" during the nine-day Spring Festival holiday. Both domestic and international tourists have shown a tendency to linger in these areas.
Passengers crowd Beijing North Railway Station in Beijing as they return from their Spring Festival holiday journeys on Feb. 23, 2026, which marks the last day of the holiday.