China maps out new cultural and tourism growth under 15th Five-Year Plan

China will deepen the integration of culture and tourism, expand smart and green tourism and, for the first time, include expanded marine tourism space in its tourism development planning for the 15th Five-Year Plan period, officials said on Thursday.

September 25, 2026

China to build on inbound tourism boom with easier travel, richer experiences

​As more overseas visitors come to experience China firsthand, the country plans to make inbound travel easier and offer more ways to explore its culture over the next five years, a senior culture and tourism official said Thursday.

September 25, 2026