Inbound Tourism Booms as China Expands Visa-Free Access

China is turning inbound “traffic” into long-term “retention” as visa-free policies expand to Latin America and the Gulf. With easier entry, streamlined tax refunds, and rising interest in rural destinations and cultural festivals, inbound tourism is surging—fueling jobs, spending, and global curiosity. A shortage of multilingual tour guides now calls for new talent: “We need more young people in this industry.” #InboundTourism #ChinaTravel #VisaFree #CulturalExchange #YouthOpportunities #TourismBoom #ChinaExperience

ByWang Yu, Li Yuanyuan, Zhang Danni (intern), Ma Ziqian/ China Youth Daily(Photo/ VCG)