(251003) -- CHONGQING, Oct. 3, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Russian tourists visit the site of the 18 Steps Great Tunnel in Yuzhong District of southwest China's Chongqing, Oct. 1, 2025.

China is becoming a more popular tourist destination thanks to its various policies that improve the entry and travel experience for international arrivals.

With distinctive urban landscape and vibrant local life, Chongqing is now breaking new ground on the international tourism map. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)