China-Foreign Tourists/Guilin
China-Foreign Tourists/Guilin
Dateline : Recent
Location : China
Duration : 1'12
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
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.
ID : 8493886
Published : 2026-08-12 00:30
Last Modified : 2026-08-12 17:49:36
Source : China Global Television Network (CGTN)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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