China recorded a total of 17.796 million cross-border trips during the Spring Festival holiday, which ended on Monday, official data from the National Immigration Administration showed.
The average daily number of cross-border trips rose 10.1 per cent year on year to 1.977 million.
Mainland residents and residents from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan contributed increases of 10.2 per cent and eight per cent, respectively.
International visitors made 1.313 million crossings, with the daily average rising 21.8 per cent year on year, including 460,000 entering under visa-free policies, up 28.5 per cent from last year’s holiday period.
Officials noted that traveling to China for the Spring Festival has become a growing trend among international tourists, boosted by social media interest, expanded visa-free access, improved tax refunds, and upgraded inbound tourism services.
China has expanded unilateral visa-free access to 50 countries, extending it to ordinary passport holders from Canada and Britain starting Feb. 17, the first day of the Chinese New Year.
In 2025, the total number of entry ports covered under the 240-hour visa-free transit policy reached 65, simplifying travel procedures and enhancing convenience for international visitors.
