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        <slugline xml:lang="en">China-Foreign Tourists/Guilin</slugline>
        <slugline xml:lang="ja">中国-外国人観光客/桂林</slugline>
        <headline xml:lang="en">UK tourists enjoy scenic views, local specialties during summer escape to Guilin</headline>
        <headline xml:lang="ja">人気避暑地の桂林で外国人観光客が急増 ビザ免除拡大やインフラ整備などが後押し</headline>
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A growing number of foreign tourists are choosing to head away from the bustle of China's well-known megacities and journey into its rural heartlands, with many taking the chance to sample tasty local delicacies and enjoy the scenic landscapes of Guilin City in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. 

With its efficient and visitor-friendly amenities, China is becoming an increasingly popular destination for overseas travelers, while its expanding visa-free entry policies are also drawing more and more people to come and see the country for themselves.

Among those to benefit are visitors from the UK, who can now enjoy a 30-day stay in the country as part of a unilateral visa-free measure introduced by China earlier this year. 

British tourist Matt Stanbra is among those taking advantage of the policy, and says he was attracted to come after seeing a number of social media posts amid this booming "China Travel" trend.

"It's actually the easiest time to travel to China right now. The government finally loosened the [visa]restrictions, so Brits can actually travel to China relatively easily. And I've just seen like a big explosion of all these amazing places in China online," he said. 

Surrounded by iconic karst peaks, the stunning mountain scenery around Guilin offers the perfect summer escape. 

"I really enjoy it. The air is very fresh, it's very clean. I like the city itself, it seems quite livable," said Tom Ross, another tourist from Britain. 

With the daytime adventures wrapped up, the tourists have worked up an appetite and are keen to seek out local flavors at a bustling night food market back in the city. 

Guangxi's famous tangy-sour rice noodle specialty, is one of the must-eats, and has made a big impression on these UK travelers. 

"Honestly, this is such a nice delicacy. I think of that we've had here, it's probably my favorite one yet," said Stanbra.

China has been welcoming steady stream of visitors throughout the summer months. The country already recorded a more than 20-percent rise in international visitor arrivals in the first half of 2026, with visa-free entries accounting for nearly 78 percent of the total, according to the Chinese Ministry of Public Security.

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　中国が入国政策の最適化や観光商品の充実を続ける中、ますます多くの外国人観光客が、中国の各地をディープ旅行している。特に広西チワン族自治区の桂林市は、その美しいカルスト地形や山岳風景、そして地元グルメを求める観光客で賑わっている。 

　中国はビザ免除政策の拡大やインフラ整備により、外国人観光客にとって人気の高い旅行先となりつつある。今年上半期には、外国人観光客は前年比20%以上の増加を記録。ビザ免除による入国は全体の約78%を占める。 

　中国が今年英国向けの一方的な30日間ビザ免除措置を導入。多くの英国人観光客がこれを利用して中国を訪れている。 

　マット・スタンブラ氏はまさにその一人だ。現在ブームとなっている「中国旅行」のトレンドの中で、ソーシャルメディア上の数々の投稿を見て中国の魅力に惹かれたと語っている。 

　＜英国人観光客　マット・スタンブラさん＞ 
　「実は今、中国へ旅行するのに本当に良い時期だ。ビザの規制が緩和されて、イギリス人でもずっと行きやすくなった。それに、SNSで中国の魅力的な場所が紹介されていて、実際に訪れてみたいという気持ちが一気に高まった」 

　桂林はカルスト峰に囲まれ、水墨画のような自然風景に恵まれる中国有数の景勝地。古来より「桂林の山水は天下第一」とうたわれるほど。夏の避暑地としても人気だ。 

　＜英国人観光客　トム・ロスさん＞ 
　「本当に楽しんでいる。空気も新鮮だし、街全体もきれい。とても気に入っている。かなり住みやすい場所だと思う」 

　日中の観光を終え、観光客たちは食欲をそそられ、夕暮れとともに街の賑わいへと繰り出す。 

　目当ては地元の味が集まる夜のフードマーケットだ。なかでも広西を代表する酸っぱくてピリ辛の桂林ビーフンは、訪れる人々の舌を魅了し、「これまでで一番の逸品だ」との声も上がるほどだ。 

　＜英国人観光客　スタンブラさん＞ 
　「正直、この料理は本当に美味しい。今までにここで食べた中で、一番のお気に入りだ」 
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Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, south China - Recent (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Traffic
2. Various of Matt Stanbra, British tourist, taking photos
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Matt Stanbra, tourist from UK:
"It's actually the easiest time to travel to China right now. The government finally loosened the [visa]restrictions, so Brits can actually travel to China relatively easily. And I've just seen like a big explosion of all these amazing places in China online."
4. Tourists arriving at scenic spot
5. Scenic view, mountains
6. Various of foreign tourists enjoying view
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Tom Ross, tourist from UK: 
"I really enjoy it. The air is very fresh, it's very clean. I like the city itself, it seems quite livable."
8. Various of tourists in food market
9. Chef cooking with wok
10. Menu board on wall
11. Tangy‑sour rice noodle
12. Various of foreign tourists having meal
13. SOUNDBITE (English) Matt Stanbra, tourist from UK: 
"Honestly, this is such a nice delicacy. I think of that we've had here, it's probably my favorite one yet."
14. Sizzling tofu
15. Various of Stanbra taking photos, trying food
16. Vendor smiling
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中国南部・広西チワン族自治区桂林市-最近（CGTN-中国大陸での使用は不可） 
1.街並み
2.英国人観光客のマット・スタンブラ写真撮影 
3.同録（英語）英国人観光客　マット・スタンブラさん
「実は今、中国へ旅行するのに本当に良い時期だ。ビザの規制が緩和されて、イギリス人でもずっと行きやすくなった。それに、SNSで中国の魅力的な場所が紹介されていて、実際に訪れてみたいという気持ちが一気に高まった」 
4.景勝地、観光客 
5.自然風景、山々 
6.景色を楽しむ外国人観光客 
7.同録（英語）英国人観光客　トム・ロスさん
「本当に楽しんでいる。空気も新鮮だし、街全体もきれいで、とても気に入っている。かなり住みやすい場所だと思う」 
8.外国人観光客、フードマーケット 
9.中華鍋で料理をするシェフ 
10.メニュー
11.ピリ辛で酸味のある桂林ビーフン 
12.食事中の外国人観光客 
13.同録（英語）英国人観光客　スタンブラさん
「正直、この料理は本当に美味しい。今までにここで食べた中で、一番のお気に入りだ」 14.豆腐の鉄板焼き 
15.写真を撮ったり、豆腐の鉄板焼きを満喫中の観光客
16.店主の笑顔 
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