
The U.S. "Travel and Travel World" website reported that China has become the leader of the global air travel boom with its robust domestic aviation network, infrastructure construction and visa-free policy, and plays a core pillar role in Asia's aviation-driven travel system.
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China has become the world's largest aviation-population country and has recently implemented a visa-free entry policy for many countries.
At present, China has become the world's largest aviation population, and the rapid development of China's aviation industry has attracted widespread attention from foreign media. The American "Travel and Travel World" website published an article on the 8th saying that the number of people entering China through air transportation has increased significantly. With the rapid development of the global air transportation industry, China is leading the global air tourism boom.
The article noted that China occupies a huge share of the global tourism market with its highly robust domestic aviation network and ambitious state-supported infrastructure projects. Super-large airport hubs spread across China not only carry a huge flow of domestic leisure passengers, but also seamlessly connect inland provinces with global routes.
China's recent visa-free entry policy for many countries has led to a significant increase in inbound flight bookings and the number of foreign air arrivals. The national planning department is prioritizing the systematic integration of high-speed railways and major airport terminals to build a multi-level transit ecosystem and optimize passenger travel efficiency. This strong capacity enables China to withstand economic cycle fluctuations and maintain stable and high passenger traffic.
The article believes that while China is promoting the expansion of its aviation industry, it attaches great importance to the protection of cultural heritage and ensures that newly developed areas retain their unique features while welcoming tourists. Regional airlines continue to optimize flight schedules to cater for business commuters and holidaymakers seeking a diverse geographical landscape. As a result, China has become the core pillar of the modern aviation-driven travel system across the Asian continent.
The article further analyzes that the alarming surge in international travel demand highlights profound changes in the way global tourism destinations are marketed. When governments vigorously promote the modernization of airports, the coordinated development of flexible visa frameworks and affordable aviation networks, passenger growth will follow naturally.
The article concludes by saying that China and other tourism powers have proven that forward-looking aviation planning is no longer a luxury, but a fundamental pillar of modern economic vitality. As the number of inbound air passengers continues to set new records, all parties in the aviation-related industry must remain agile and adapt to ensure that infrastructure construction can keep up with today's strong public demand for global travel.

During this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, in-depth “slow travel” and interest-driven tourism have become mainstream. Tourists tend to experience local life in ancient villages or go on personalized outbound tours. The proportion of traditional large groups continues to shrink, while the demand for exquisite small groups and customized tours has increased significantly.

During the National Day holiday in 2026, the Guangzhou General Border Inspection Station protected approximately 405,000 entry-exit persons, a record high in the past five years. Affected by the approaching Canton Fair, business passenger flow has increased significantly. More than two-thirds of inbound foreigners are business people. Outbound tourism at water transport ports in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao and surrounding countries is also active.

During the National Day holiday in 2026, the number of passengers in and out of Hainan Province reached 1.6495 million, an increase of 8.47% compared with 2024. The number of new energy vehicles crossing the Qiongzhou Strait reached 36,300, a year-on-year increase of 154.09%, setting a record high. The province's transportation operations are stable, and both civil aviation and highway passenger traffic have achieved steady growth.

With the National Day holiday approaching, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that the traffic volume on national highways on the first day will be 1.2 times that of normal days, and that in the south direction it will be 1.3 times. Traffic flow will increase from this evening, and 10 major congested road sections and related relief measures have been announced. It is recommended that passers-by travel during off-peak hours.

On the first day of the Double Ten holiday holiday, Lin Guoxian, deputy minister of the Ministry of Transportation, visited Songshan Airport for an inspection and asked the Civil Aviation Administration to make preparations for the transportation and launch the ABC plan as appropriate. Domestic routes are expected to provide 101,000 seats to cope with the flow of people returning from overseas islands and traveling.

In order to celebrate the National Day holiday, Taiwan's High Speed Rail added free seats to all trains, and there was a rush of people and cars at the High Speed Rail's Taichung Station. The police implement round-the-clock technological law enforcement and impose a ban on parking for more than 3 minutes. They also call on the public to implement "waiting for vehicles" and divert pick-up and drop-off services.