Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake is highlighting an autumn itinerary combining lakeside cycling, boating, tea culture and heritage visits. The experience connects the hotel’s Jiangnan-inspired gardens with the surrounding West Lake Scenic Area, alongside seasonal dining and spa treatments. For international visitors, the suggested day offers several ways to explore Hangzhou through one
China’s rapid tourism growth is making digital preparation increasingly important for international visitors navigating payments, transport, accommodation and local discovery. The country recorded 154.5 million inbound visits in 2025, rising 17.1% from the previous year. Foreign nationals accounted for 35.17 million visits, while their spending reached US$131.1 billion. Visa-free travel supported that expansion. China registered
Asia’s travel economy is entering a new digital era as artificial intelligence transforms how visitors discover destinations, build itineraries and approach bookings. China and India currently lead AI-assisted travel inspiration, with 44 per cent and 42 per cent of travellers using chat tools respectively. Meanwhile, 62 per cent of South Korean travellers say they are
Luxury travel in China’s technology-driven city of Shenzhen is gaining fresh momentum as Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen introduces two exclusive accommodation benefits. The Stay Longer privilege gives guests a complimentary third night for every two consecutive paid nights. Meanwhile, the Advance Purchase offer provides savings of up to 20 per cent on the room rate
China is redefining urban transportation with Guangzhou Metro Line 18, one of the fastest metro services in the world, operating at speeds of up to 160 kilometres per hour. The groundbreaking rail line has rapidly transformed daily commuting and tourism across Guangzhou, giving travelers faster access to the city’s cultural landmarks, commercial districts, and regional
Deep within China’s Fujian Province, Wuyishan National Park is emerging as one of Asia’s most captivating hidden travel destinations, attracting visitors seeking authentic cultural experiences, dramatic mountain landscapes, ancient tea traditions, and spiritual wellness retreats. Known for its mist-covered peaks, winding rivers, and centuries-old tea heritage, Wuyishan offers travelers a slower and more immersive alternative
China’s railway network is bracing for one of its busiest travel days in history as authorities prepare to handle an estimated 20.3 million passenger journeys during the May Day return rush. To meet this unprecedented demand, the national rail system has deployed 1,641 additional trains, a strategic move aimed at easing congestion and ensuring smooth
China’s annual May Day holiday travel wave is creating major pressure across Asia as millions of passengers take to trains, highways and airports between April 29 and May 6. The surge, one of the largest seasonal travel movements in the world, is driving heavy demand for international flights, hotel rooms, rail services and tourism attractions
China’s Railway 12306 app is transforming train travel by giving local and international travelers a faster, safer and more convenient way to book tickets across one of the world’s largest rail networks. Developed as the official digital platform of China Railway, the app combines ticket reservations, real-time travel updates, route planning and booking management in
