Chinese airports have witnessed a rising number of overseas travelers who came in enjoying the country's 144-hour visa-free transit policy, a clear sign reflecting the charm of China as a travel destination and the growing potential of Chinese aviation market.
As of Monday, the number of inbound and outbound travelers through Beijing Daxing International Airport reached 30.09 million passenger trips, representing growth of 31.85 percent over the same period last year. On Saturday, the airport facilitated a total of 1,083 flights and 180,000 inbound and outbound passengers, a record high since entering operation, the airport said on Tuesday.
The airport also said that, as of Monday, the number of overseas passengers exceeded 2.7 million, with more than 280,000 foreigners entering the country through the airport.
Outside of Beijing, Chengdu has also seen a rising number of overseas travelers.
