Malaysia welcomed 37.96 million international tourists in 2024, generating 106.7 billion ringgit ($23.89 billion) in foreign exchange earnings. Overnight visitors reached 25.01 million, reflecting a 24 percent year-on-year increase.
Outbound travel from the Chinese mainland to ASEAN destinations surged in the first quarter of 2025, driven by both steady growth in leisure tourism and booming business activity.
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.
In the first quarter of 2025, China's immigration authorities processed 163 million passenger trips, marking a 15.3 percent increase year-on-year, according to the National Immigration Administration on Tuesday.
Nestled on the northeastern edge of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, the Kanbula National Geopark spans roughly 3,149 square kilometers with striking fiery-red Danxia landforms, towering jagged peaks, hidden caves and emerald lakes. It is the second global geopark after Kunlun Mountain in Qinghai.
April 13 marks the second anniversary of China-Laos Railway's launch of international passenger trains. A series of activities were organized on the trains and at related railway stations on Saturday to celebrate the second anniversary.
Set to take place in Hong Kong from April 14 to 17, the WTCF Hong Kong Fragrant Hills Tourism Summit 2025 promises an exciting gathering.
China will expand its instant tax refund for purchases by overseas tourists nationwide in a move to boost inbound travel and consumption, the State Taxation Administration said on Tuesday.
This year's Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Day) holiday, which concluded on Sunday, brought about a surge in travel numbers, despite April being a traditional off-season for travel.
Border inspection authorities across the country witnessed more than 6.2 million cross-border trips during the just concluded Qingming Festival holiday, a 19.7 percent year-on-year increase.
Southwest China's Yunnan province is making full use of its railway networks to further explore its tourism resources as a flower-viewing-themed train departs from Kunming to Shangri-La.
Flower viewing, hiking and short-distance tours trended during the Qingming Festival holiday, with older people showing stronger interest in traveling, according to tourism companies.
Legoland Shanghai Resort announced the single-day ticket policy on Wednesday as it prepares to open this summer.
The six-tiered pricing system for admission tickets of the Shanghai Legoland Resort. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
A new customized tourist train featuring hotel-like services rolled off the production line on Friday in Qingdao, Shandong province, ahead of its planned launch in mid-April.
The latest viral moment in China-West cultural exchanges has started. A popular American internet influencer "IShowSpeed," who has 37 million subscribers on YouTube, recently livestreamed his visit to China, captivating audiences worldwide.
Breathtaking night scenery of cherry blossoms at the Yuantouzhu (Turtle Head Isle) scenic spot in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 25, 2025.
A group of researchers has proposed pooling tourism resources across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to create a globally competitive destination.
Meituan data shows that between 2019 and 2024, there was a significant shift from traditional tourism activities like sightseeing to more diverse and immersive experiences.
Wuxi, Jiangsu province, is celebrating its International Month and International Cherry Blossom Week, highlighting the city's renowned cherry blossoms and its efforts to enhance international cooperation.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) and China Travel Service (Holdings) Hong Kong Limited (CTSHK) signed a memorandum of understanding in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Wednesday, marking a new chapter in their strategic partnership across tourism, sports, culture, and youth exchanges, including joint promotion of equestrian tourism.
As spring unfolds in central China's Hubei Province, cherry blossoms are in full bloom, driving a surge in flower-viewing tours.
The Shanghai East Railway Station officially began its main construction on Tuesday with the installation of the first steel column, marking a significant milestone in the development of the one-stop integrated transportation hub, according to official sources.
Wild lilies, also known as the top ice flowers, the first flower of spring in Xinjiang bloom on a meadow at an altitude of 1,200 meters to 3,000 meters, the Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
China has introduced a new policy granting significant discounts on railway travel for senior passengers as part of efforts to tap into the market potential of its rapidly growing elderly population.
This year's edition marks a dynamic rebrand of the worlds, with the event decorated by new logos, and facilitated by a new video replay system to aid the referees."You know when you come to Beijing you can rely on the quality of the ice and the facilities for the skaters to perform well."
China's tourism industry is undergoing a transformative phase, driven by the rapid growth of domestic and inbound travel. In response to the evolving demands of the market。
As China launches more visa-free policies, more and more international tourists are flocking to the country, sparking a unique "China Travel" craze. As an ancient land known for its rich traditions of hospitality, how is China showcasing its welcoming spirit? What measures have been introduced to make travel more convenient for international visitors?
Elderly consumers in China are seeking high-quality travel experiences in March, a traditional off-peak season for travel, thereby boosting the growth of the country's silver economy.
With China's expanding visa-free entry policies and a surge in inbound tourism, the demand for tour guides, particularly those with expertise in less common languages, has increased.