# China becomes major destination for global travelers

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- CGTN, 2026-09-24 05:00 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-24/China-becomes-major-destination-for-global-travelers-1QHbhrHMusM/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism says the country is now the world’s largest source of international tourists and a major destination. In 2025, inbound arrivals reached 154 million, up 17.1% year on year, while overseas trips by mainland residents totaled 148 million, up 20.8%. The ministry plans to improve inbound services and promote the “Nihao! China” campaign.