Beijing experienced a significant influx of international visitors during the Spring Festival holiday, with 450,000 tourists making cross-border trips, up 24.4% from last year, according to the Beijing General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection.

The surge began before the holiday, with daily traffic exceeding 70,000 on both Jan. 25 and 26, setting new records.

During the period from Jan. 24 to Feb. 4, more than 288,000 Chinese travelers made outbound trips, averaging 24,000 daily, a 26.3% increase from 2024.

Foreign visitors made 98,000 cross-border trips during the same period, up 45.2% from last year. About 16,000 overseas visitors entered China visa-free, accounting for 36.4% of foreign arrivals. The 240-hour visa-free policy has encouraged more international visitors to visit China to experience Spring Festival celebrations.

Beijing immigration officials used flight forecasting systems to manage border crossings during the holiday rush. The technology helped officials redirect staff and open additional checkpoints during peak periods. They also established a special area with seating for travelers applying for 240-hour temporary entry permits.

The Spring Festival travel surge coincided with the 2025 Harbin Asian Winter Games. To facilitate the passage of event-related personnel and equipment, officials set up dedicated channels to expedite processing for Games-related personnel and equipment.

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