In 2024, China broadened its unilateral visa-free policy to include 38 countries, allowing a stay of up to 30 days. The country has been welcoming global travelers with open arms, as it further optimizes tourism policies, including the 240-hour visa-free transit option to 54 countries since Dec 17, 2024. Go on the National Immigration Administration official website (https://en.nia.gov.cn) for the detailed lists.
In Crete, the birthplace of the Greek god Zeus, legendary architect Daedalus was inspired to create a labyrinth beside the rolling waves of the Aegean Sea.
The 2025 Crabapple Gala and Crabapple Poetry Party kicked off on April 7 at the Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling, attracting diplomats and representatives from over 40 countries, including Switzerland, Turkmenistan, Portugal, Singapore, Luxembourg, Pakistan and Bulgaria.
My name is Mufizal Aboobucker, I'm a senior lecturer at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka. Currently, I am pursuing my PhD in International Politics at the Central China Normal University in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, a journey that has been enriching, both academically and culturally. One of the most memorable parts is being able to visit scenic spots and immerse myself in Wuhan's vibrant culture.
The Blossom, which runs until June 20, echoes Tianjin's cultural heritage, its museums that house great classic art, and its schools that have trained important figures in modern art. It also offers visitors a fresh perspective on art and technology.
Celebration of early European classical music includes fresh twists, Chinese elements, Chen Nan reports.
Amid the savory aroma of simmering beef broth and the rhythmic movements of a noodle-pulling chef, Ox Lan attracts a lively crowd.
In May 2023, on the eve of her summit attempt on Mount Qomolangma (Mount Everest),16-year-old Xu Zhuoyuan encountered a fierce snowstorm during her ascent.
Chen Meimei, a 26-year-old from Shiyan, Hubei province, recently spent a weekend in Xinghua village in Danjiangkou, less than two hours away. She arrived just in time for the village's annual "Three Blossoms Festival", which celebrates the blooming of apricot, peach, and rape flowers — and the experience was unlike any she'd had before.
Fleeting companions Instead of the usual image of cats curled up on laps, some young people in China are choosing crabs, praying mantises, and hamsters as pets.
"Has the grain been filled?" is a playful way of asking, "Have you eaten?" Similarly, "Your hands are like excavators, with the strength of bears, wolves, and leopards" means "You have a strong grip."
The number of foreigners coming to China has increased significantly in the first quarter of this year as a result of the continued improvement in the country's policies to facilitate cross-border travel, the National Immigration Administration said on Tuesday.
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