Shanghai Records Surge in Inbound Tourism in 2025, Welcoming Over 9.36 Million Visitors
Shanghai's inbound tourism grew 40% in 2025, reaching 9.36 million visitors, boosted by visa-free policies and diverse source markets, with December arrivals up 46%, officials said.
- Shanghai welcomed over 9.36 million inbound visitors in 2025, a 39.58% year-over-year increase, cementing its position as a leading gateway for international travelers to China.
- Overnight stays accounted for the largest share of inbound travel, with Shanghai recording 8.7894 million overnight visitors in 2025, up 45.09% from the previous year.
- Arrivals from South Korea, Russia, Thailand, Indonesia and Italy saw significant increases, while traditional source markets like Singapore, Malaysia and Australia maintained steady growth, reflecting broad-based demand across regional and long-haul markets.
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Shanghai Records Surge in Inbound Tourism in 2025, Welcoming Over 9.36 Million Visitors
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