It took a while to find one, wandering around Beijing. Eventually, it was at the northern exit of Beihai Park, so pleasant in this early spring, where visitors must decide whether to embark on a tour of Qianhai Lake or prefer to lose themselves in the traditional alleys that give the capital its village atmosphere, that three of this rare species were discovered: an Irish woman and a German couple. Foreign tourists.
After three years without welcoming any international travelers during the Covid-19 pandemic, China would now like to attract more. According to the Chinese government, the country recorded 35.5 million foreign visitors in 2023. In December, it exempted nationals of six countries, including France and Germany, from visa requirements for stays of up to 15 days, and has since extended this list to 15 countries.
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