Policy & city updates (5)
Deep reads on official policy changes and city news that matter to travellers — what changed, what it means, what to do.
City & culture
China National Day Cultural and Tourism Consumption Month launched
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism launched a late-September-to-October program with cultural activities, travel benefits, and more than 20,000 events.
Cities & apps
Beijing launches ChinaBound: itinerary, bookings and payments for foreign visitors in one place
A new one-stop platform from China Daily and the Beijing tourism bureau puts trip planning, flight and train booking, hotels, translation and payment in one place — plus an AI assistant. What it covers, how it fits with GO BEIJING, and what it does not solve for Russia-issued cards.
Visas & entry
China visa-free entry for Russian citizens extended to 2027: what the official announcement means for your trip
Russia is the only major source market whose unilateral visa-free entry to China runs past 31 December 2026. What the 2027 extension covers, what it does not, and the checklist before you fly.
Visas & entry
China regional visa-free entry: Hainan and group schemes
A practical guide to the 30-day Hainan policy and the separate regional group schemes described by the National Immigration Administration.
Visas & entry
China transit visa-free policy: 24-hour and 240-hour routes
What the National Immigration Administration says about the 24-hour and 240-hour transit visa-free routes, including documents, onward tickets, ports, and activity limits.