Beijing, May 12: The number of passengers traveling through Beijing Port has seen a significant increase, surpassing 8 million, following the implementation of policies aimed at easing immigration management. According to the Beijing Border Inspection Center, by 11:30 AM on Tuesday, the total number of travelers this year had exceeded 8 million, marking a 12% rise compared to last year. Notably, this figure was reached nearly half a month earlier than the previous year.
Since the beginning of May, the easing of immigration policies and increased travel demand during the holiday season have contributed to the sustained flow of passengers at Beijing Port. A remarkable rise in the number of foreign travelers has been observed, with over 2.55 million foreign visitors recorded by May 11, accounting for 32% of total travelers. This represents a 33.6% increase from the previous year.
Among these foreign travelers, 957,000 entered China under visa-free or temporary entry permit policies, making up 70.8% of total foreign arrivals. The primary reasons for visiting China include tourism, business exchanges, and visiting friends and relatives.
Currently, China has a unilateral visa-free arrangement with 50 countries, while full visa-free agreements are in place with 29 countries. Additionally, a 240-hour visa-free transit policy has been implemented for citizens of 55 countries, making travel to China more convenient and efficient for foreign visitors compared to before.
As for residents of mainland China, over 4.92 million Chinese citizens have entered or exited through Beijing Port, representing 61.7% of total travelers. South Korea, Thailand, and Singapore have emerged as the most popular destinations among Chinese travelers.
(Source: China Media Group, Beijing)
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