During China's recently concluded Spring Festival holiday, Zhanqi, an ancient village in Shexian county, Huangshan, East China's Anhui province, found itself in the global spotlight.
It was the first Chinese New Year after China relaxed and optimized its transit visa-free policy, extending the stay for foreign visitors from 72 and 144 hours to a full 240 hours.
On Feb 8, local time in the United Kingdom, the "Happy Chinese New Year" series of events took place at the Bristol Museum. Qimen black tea stood out prominently during the event, where the skills of Chinese tea culture were showcased.
Huangshan's Shexian county held a concentrated signing ceremony for investment projects in the first quarter of 2025 on Feb 7.
Huangshan city's cultural and tourism market flourished during the 2025 Spring Festival holiday, with tourist attractions welcoming 3.31 million visitors, a 38.31 percent increase compared to the previous year.
Huangshan offered approximately 520 travel activities across the city from Jan 28 to Feb 4, presenting a cultural feast filled with festive vibes for residents and tourists alike.
On Feb 2, the 2025 Chinese New Year celebration at London's Trafalgar Square commenced with a dazzling showcase of Huangshan's tourism allure.
Yixian county, Huangshan, has witnessed an international tourism boom, thanks to the optimization of China's visa-free policy.
