China expands visa-free access as foreign visitor numbers begin rebound

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China has extended its visa-free transit policy to more cities in its latest move to boost inbound tourism and regain its allure for foreigners.

China’s 144-hour visa-free transit policy has been expanded to three more entry ports, bringing the number of ports covered by the policy to 37, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on Monday.

Policy covers 144-hour visits to Henan province and several tourist hotspots in Yunnan, including Dali, Lijiang and Xishuangbanna