Chongqing's Dazu Rock Carvings site sees rising inbound tourists as "China Travel" gains global popularity-Xinhua

Chongqing's Dazu Rock Carvings site sees rising inbound tourists as "China Travel" gains global popularity

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2026-08-12 16:05:55

International tourists visit the scenic area of Dazu Rock Carvings in Dazu District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Aug. 11, 2026. In recent years, as China has continued to optimize its visa-free policies and other measures to facilitate travel, "China Travel" has gained global popularity, while "China Cool" has emerged as a buzzword during the summer.

Dazu Rock Carvings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Dazu District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, have become a popular destination for international tourists.

According to data from the local cultural and tourism department, the site received 134,000 inbound tourist visits in 2025, up 90.07 percent year on year. From January to May this year, Dazu District recorded 68,000 inbound tourist arrivals, up 21 percent year on year. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

Tourists visit the scenic area of Dazu Rock Carvings in Dazu District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Aug. 11, 2026. In recent years, as China has continued to optimize its visa-free policies and other measures to facilitate travel, "China Travel" has gained global popularity, while "China Cool" has emerged as a buzzword during the summer.

Dazu Rock Carvings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Dazu District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, have become a popular destination for international tourists.

According to data from the local cultural and tourism department, the site received 134,000 inbound tourist visits in 2025, up 90.07 percent year on year. From January to May this year, Dazu District recorded 68,000 inbound tourist arrivals, up 21 percent year on year. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

Tourists visit the scenic area of Dazu Rock Carvings in Dazu District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Aug. 11, 2026. In recent years, as China has continued to optimize its visa-free policies and other measures to facilitate travel, "China Travel" has gained global popularity, while "China Cool" has emerged as a buzzword during the summer.

Dazu Rock Carvings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Dazu District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, have become a popular destination for international tourists.

According to data from the local cultural and tourism department, the site received 134,000 inbound tourist visits in 2025, up 90.07 percent year on year. From January to May this year, Dazu District recorded 68,000 inbound tourist arrivals, up 21 percent year on year. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

International tourists visit the scenic area of Dazu Rock Carvings in Dazu District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Aug. 11, 2026. In recent years, as China has continued to optimize its visa-free policies and other measures to facilitate travel, "China Travel" has gained global popularity, while "China Cool" has emerged as a buzzword during the summer.

Dazu Rock Carvings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Dazu District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, have become a popular destination for international tourists.

According to data from the local cultural and tourism department, the site received 134,000 inbound tourist visits in 2025, up 90.07 percent year on year. From January to May this year, Dazu District recorded 68,000 inbound tourist arrivals, up 21 percent year on year. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

International tourists visit the scenic area of Dazu Rock Carvings in Dazu District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Aug. 11, 2026. In recent years, as China has continued to optimize its visa-free policies and other measures to facilitate travel, "China Travel" has gained global popularity, while "China Cool" has emerged as a buzzword during the summer.

Dazu Rock Carvings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Dazu District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, have become a popular destination for international tourists.

According to data from the local cultural and tourism department, the site received 134,000 inbound tourist visits in 2025, up 90.07 percent year on year. From January to May this year, Dazu District recorded 68,000 inbound tourist arrivals, up 21 percent year on year. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

International tourists pose for selfies at the scenic area of Dazu Rock Carvings in Dazu District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Aug. 11, 2026. In recent years, as China has continued to optimize its visa-free policies and other measures to facilitate travel, "China Travel" has gained global popularity, while "China Cool" has emerged as a buzzword during the summer.

Dazu Rock Carvings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Dazu District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, have become a popular destination for international tourists.

According to data from the local cultural and tourism department, the site received 134,000 inbound tourist visits in 2025, up 90.07 percent year on year. From January to May this year, Dazu District recorded 68,000 inbound tourist arrivals, up 21 percent year on year. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

International tourists visit the scenic area of Dazu Rock Carvings in Dazu District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Aug. 11, 2026. In recent years, as China has continued to optimize its visa-free policies and other measures to facilitate travel, "China Travel" has gained global popularity, while "China Cool" has emerged as a buzzword during the summer.

Dazu Rock Carvings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Dazu District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, have become a popular destination for international tourists.

According to data from the local cultural and tourism department, the site received 134,000 inbound tourist visits in 2025, up 90.07 percent year on year. From January to May this year, Dazu District recorded 68,000 inbound tourist arrivals, up 21 percent year on year. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)