​China's summer travel rush is in full swing. The national railway operator expects to handle 1.01 billion passenger trips over 62 days, and aviation bookings have hit new highs. Beyond the sheer numbers, the boom is reshaping the country's cultural tourism landscape.

China aims to attract 190 million inbound tourist visits a year by 2030, according to a new five-year tourism development plan, signaling the country's expanding efforts to draw overseas visitors as it seeks to boost consumption and deepen international exchanges.

Taipei's beloved panda star Yuan Zai, the first giant panda born in Taiwan and the offspring of a panda pair gifted by the Chinese mainland, celebrated her 13th birthday on Monday with a soccer-themed feast at Taipei Zoo.

The Hukou Waterfall in Jixian County, north China's Shanxi province, is witnessing an increasing water flow lately.

​Fifty years ago on this day, the Yunnan-Xizang Highway, a vital trunk road in China's southwestern border regions, was fully completed and opened to traffic.

Laobacha, or literally old dad tea, refers to a teahouse culture endemic to the island province of Hainan. Offering an array of teas, pastries, and dim sum, Laobacha is a byword for the islanders' relaxed pace of life.

Starting from 00:00 on July 1, China's railway diagram will be adjusted by adding 106 passenger train services and 111 freight train service to the current schedule.

​Official data from China Railway Beijing Group showed the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway has run more than 2.22 million trains over the past 15 years, safely transporting over 2.3 billion passenger trips.

China's national railway network is expected to handle 1.01 billion passenger trips during the 62-day summer travel rush, which will run from Wednesday to Aug. 31, the country's railway operator said on Tuesday.

China saw around 6.67 million cross-border trips during the recent three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday, an increase of 12.9% year on year, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) said on Monday.

​The total number of cross-border trips via Beijing's ports of entry exceeded 10 million as of Monday, marking a 10.5% year-on-year increase and hitting the milestone half a month earlier than 2025.

The goji berries at the foot of Helan Mountain enter harvest season in recent days.

​China's railway freight maintained steady growth in the first five months of 2026, data from the national railway operator showed Sunday.

Various dragon boat-themed activities have been held across China to welcome the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on June 19 this year.

​China saw steady growth in railway passenger trips in the first five months of the year, with increases in passenger volume and improvement in service quality, the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (China Railway) said Saturday.

Built on July 1, 2006, Yanshiping railway halt was originally an unattended stop used only for train's temporary halts and became a regular railway halt in December 2025, bring more convenience to local residents.

The 2026 Beijing International Cultural and Tourism Consumption Expo opened at Phase II of the capital's China National Convention Center on June 5, 2026. The three-day event showcases cultural, tourism and technology exhibits, including new products, immersive experiences, AI-powered tourism solutions and emerging industry trends. It also serves as a platform for tourism promotion, business matchmaking and industry exchanges.

The Adora Magic City, China's first homegrown large cruise ship, departed from Shanghai on Saturday, marking the launch of the country's first-ever cruise-to-nowhere voyage.