Shanxi Welcomes Relaxed Transit Visa-Free Policy and New Opportunities for Culture and Tourism "Black Myth: Wu Kong" Adds Further Splendor

Recently, Shanxi Province has received two exciting updates in the field of international tourism and cultural exchanges. The transit visa-free policy has not only been comprehensively relaxed and optimized, but the domestic game “Black Myth: Wu Kong” has also won multiple prestigious awards, adding new brilliance to Shanxi's culture and tourism.

On December 17th, the National Immigration Administration officially announced a comprehensive relaxation and optimization of the transit visa-free policy. According to the new policy, the visa-free transit stay duration for foreigners in China will be extended to 240 hours (10 days). Among the newly added 21 entry and exit ports, Taiyuan Wusu International Airport is prominently listed. Furthermore, the visa-free stay and activity areas have been expanded to cover important cities in Shanxi Province, such as Taiyuan and Datong, providing foreign tourists with a more convenient and enriched travel experience. The implementation of this policy will undoubtedly greatly promote international tourism exchanges in Shanxi Province and attract more foreign tourists to experience Shanxi's historical culture and natural scenery.

Meanwhile, good news has also arrived for the domestic game “Black Myth: Wu Kong.”At a recent game awards ceremony, “Black Myth: Wu Kong” won two major awards: "Best Action Game" and the "Players' Voice Award," thanks to its outstanding game quality and innovative gameplay. It is worth mentioning that two of the locations featured in the game are the Yuhuang Temple in Jincheng, Shanxi Province, and the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda in Shuozhou,Shanxi Province. These two historic sites, with their unique historical culture and architectural styles, have provided abundant creative inspiration for the game.

Furthermore, Shanxi Province has also achieved a new breakthrough in air transportation. On the 18th, flight SL8110 took off from Bangkok, Thailand, and successfully landed at Datong Airport, marking the official opening of the direct route between Datong and Bangkok, Thailand. The opening of this route not only provides a more convenient channel for tourism exchanges between Shanxi Province and Southeast Asia but also injects new vitality into Shanxi's international tourism market.

Looking forward, with the relaxation and optimization of the transit visa-free policy and the continuous expansion of international routes, Shanxi's international tourism market will usher in broader development prospects. We welcome more foreign tourists to come to Shanxi for tourism and sightseeing, and experience the unique charm of this ancient and vibrant province.

Source: Comprehensive collation by sx.china.com

Image Source:Culture and Tourism Department of Shanxi Province