In golden September, 2025, Hunan once again took center stage with a series of fruitful cultural and tourism events. From September 15 to 19, the 2025 Hunan International Cultural Tourism Festival Ctrip Global Traveler (Greater Zhangjiajie) Content Creation Conference, jointly hosted by the Hunan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, the People’s Government of Zhangjiajie, and Trip.com Group, came to a successful close. The event brought together 100 international travel influencers from 39 countries and regions across Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Over the course of four days, they embarked on an immersive journey through Hunan, capturing the province’s cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes as global travelers. Their work further enhanced the international visibility of the “Welcome To Charming Hunan” brand, accelerating Hunan’s rise as an international destination that blends cultural depth with a global outlook. This year, Hunan has actively im...
With inbound tourism to China continuing to rise, Visa and its partners are working to create a secure and convenient payment environment for international visitors. Multiple Inbound Payment Demonstration Zones are being established across the country to meet travelers’ needs. As a global strategic partner of the 2025 “Shanghai Summer” International Consumption Season, Visa launched the Visa Zone for Shanghai Summer, offering inbound tourists eight curated city-walk routes to explore Shanghai’s history, culture, and lifestyle with smoother payment experiences. Eight Themed City-Walk Routes Riverside Exploration Route: Yu Garden Area (City God Temple – Shiliupu Old Wharf – Dongjiadu) Fashion and Culture Route: Huaihai East Road Area (Julu – Changshu – Fumin) Wutong Style Route: Wukang Road – Anfu Road – Hunan Road Water Town Charm Route: Zhujiajiao Ancient Town – Panlong Tiandi – Tianzifang Modern Retro Route: Nanjing Road (Bund Origin – The Bund – East Nanjing Road – Zhang Garden – Jin...