China, through the National Immigration Administration (NIA), officially implemented the visomatic policy of tourist groups from ASEAN countries, allowing them to go to Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, for as much as six days.
From February 10, this policy allows groups of no less than two travelers from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
To qualify for a free entry, tourists must book their journey through the Chinese travel agency and to enter and leave the country as a gaggle. These tourist groups can enter China with no visa via several designated entrance points, including the international Xishuangbanna Gasa airport, Port Railway Port and Mohan Land Port.
Since its implementation, the primary tourist group from Thailand and Laos got here to Xishuangbanna on February 19, receiving a warm welcome during a conventional water breaking ceremony and cultural performances. Over the subsequent six days, they are going to examine the natural great thing about the region, local cuisine and ethnic heritage.
China is opening wider boundaries
This without visa policy goals not only to extend tourism in southwestern China, but additionally to strengthen relations in China through cultural and economic exchange. In addition, China is planning to facilitate visa regulations much more easily to draw more international tourists and business travelers, supporting the extension of the tourism market.
Currently, China has established exemptions from a mutual visa with 25 countries, a unilateral visa policy for 38 countries and free transport policy for 54 countries.
Xishuangbanna: Chin’s Tropical Escape
Xishuangbanna, an autonomous prefecture in southern Yunnan bordering Laos and Myanmar, is understood for lush tropical rainforests and a wealthy cultural heritage of the Dai ethnic group, whose traditions are very paying homage to Thailand.
The region can be home to the characteristic temples and serves as an eco-tourist center, which makes it among the best places for national and international travelers.
As China Gateway to Southeast Asia, Xishuangbanna continues to be growing because the principal tourist place, attracting over 70 million visitors in 2024 – a rise of 13.44% in comparison with the previous 12 months.
