**Millions of Tourists Could Soon Return to China Under Trial Program**
**Beijing, China** – China is preparing to welcome back millions of tourists from around the world as part of a trial program that could significantly boost the country’s tourism industry.
The program, which is set to begin in November 2023, will allow tourists from 51 countries to visit China without having to quarantine upon arrival. The countries included in the program are:
* Argentina
* Australia
* Austria
* Belgium
* Brazil
* Canada
* Chile
* Croatia
* Cyprus
* Czech Republic
* Denmark
* Estonia
* Finland
* France
* Germany
* Greece
* Hungary
* Iceland
* India
* Indonesia
* Ireland
* Israel
* Italy
* Japan
* Latvia
* Lithuania
* Luxembourg
* Malaysia
* Malta
* Mexico
* Netherlands
* New Zealand
* Norway
* Philippines
* Poland
* Portugal
* Romania
* Saudi Arabia
* Singapore
* Slovakia
* Slovenia
* South Africa
* South Korea
* Spain
* Sweden
* Switzerland
* Thailand
* Turkey
* United Arab Emirates
* United Kingdom
* United States
To participate in the program, tourists must have a valid visa and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. They must also provide a negative COVID-19 test result within 48 hours of their departure.
Upon arrival in China, tourists will be required to undergo a health screening and may be subject to additional testing. They will also be required to wear masks in public places and follow other COVID-19 prevention measures.
The trial program is expected to be in place for six months, after which time the Chinese government will assess its effectiveness and make a decision on whether to extend or expand the program.
The return of tourists to China is a major boost for the country’s tourism industry, which has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, China welcomed over 145 million tourists, generating over $130 billion in revenue. However, the pandemic caused a sharp decline in tourism, with arrivals falling by over 90% in 2020.
The trial program is a sign that China is cautiously reopening its borders and is optimistic about the future of its tourism industry. If the program is successful, it could lead to a significant increase in tourism revenue and help to boost the Chinese economy..
