Extending the visa free period from 144 hours to 240 hours has many benefits, and the following are some specific manifestations:
For foreign tourists
More flexible itinerary arrangement: Foreign tourists have more abundant 10 days to plan their itinerary, allowing them to travel more leisurely in multiple cities and regions within our country, deeply experience the customs and traditions of different places, and no longer rush as before.
Save time and costs: Avoiding the hassle of frequent visa processing or itinerary adjustments due to visa time constraints, saving time and costs in visa processing, as well as additional transportation expenses that may arise due to tight schedules.
Regarding tourism and related industries
Attracting more tourists: Extending the visa free period greatly enhances the attractiveness of China as a tourist destination, and is expected to attract more foreign tourists to come to China for tourism, especially those who originally had concerns about traveling to China due to time constraints.
Drive the growth of tourism consumption: The longer the stay time of tourists, the increased tourism consumption in China, including catering, accommodation, shopping, entertainment, etc., will bring more income to the tourism and related industries, promote the prosperity and development of the industry.
Promoting the development and integration of tourism resources: In order to meet the long-term tourism needs of foreign tourists, various regions will further develop and integrate tourism resources, create richer and more diverse tourism products and routes, and improve the quality of tourism services and facilities.
Regarding international exchanges and cooperation
Promoting business cooperation: facilitating international business professionals to conduct more comprehensive business inspections, negotiate cooperation projects and other activities, increasing opportunities for cooperation with Chinese enterprises and institutions, helping to facilitate the landing of more cooperation projects, and promoting China’s outward oriented economic development.
Enhancing cultural exchanges: Foreign friends have more time to deeply understand China’s history, culture, folk customs, etc., which also provides a broader platform for the dissemination of Chinese culture, helps to enhance mutual understanding and exchange between Chinese and foreign cultures, and enhances the influence of Chinese culture internationally.
Regarding the National Image and Development
Enhancing international image: It reflects the friendly and inclusive attitude of the Chinese government towards embracing the world and providing convenience for foreign friends, showcasing China’s open attitude and proactive foreign policy, which helps to enhance China’s international image and reputation.
Promoting regional coordinated development: Multiple entry ports have been added and stay activity areas have been expanded, including some central and western regions with strong demand for inbound tourism and good management service foundation. This is conducive to radiating and driving more places to share tourism resources, forming economies of scale, and serving major regional development strategies such as the rise of the central region and the development of the western region.
