Tourism is expanding in Hong Kong, welcoming travellers from two more Chinese cities – Xi’an and Qingdao. Announced on February 23, 2024, travel for residents of Xi’an and Qingdao to Hong Kong and Macau will improve as they will be granted the freedom of “individual travel”.
The National Immigration Administration of China has expanded its Individual Visit Scheme, allowing more Chinese to visit these destinations on their own rather than in tour groups. Starting from March 6, 2024, people of Xi’an and Qingdao will be able to apply for an “individual travel endorsement” or an individual permit to explore Hong Kong and Macau.
Explore Hong Kong and Macau: China expands Individual Visit Scheme to Xi’an and Qingdao
The Individual Visit Scheme was launched in 2003 to encourage tourism between China and Hong Kong. Last amended in 2007, residents of 49 cities, like Beijing and Shanghai, can visit Hong Kong and Macau on their own….
