China Travel Updates
What changed for visitors — entry rules, transport, payments, attractions and events.
- Attractions & Cities
Sanlin Riverside Urban Forest opens in Shanghai's Pudong New Area
The 64-hectare Sanlin Riverside Urban Forest has opened to the public in Pudong New Area, south of Qiantan. Visitors can walk wooden boardwalks through a 10.7-hectare cypress wetland, the largest of its kind in central Shanghai, and explore woodland, lawns and gardens. The park opened on October 16, 2026.
via Meet in Shanghai
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Guangzhou launches GZ Medigo app for international medical patients
Guangzhou has launched GZ Medigo, a digital platform connecting international patients with local hospitals, specialist consultations, multilingual support, and related travel services. The app is available on the Apple App Store, Google Play, and as a WeChat mini-program. It was launched during the 140th Canton Fair.
via That's Magazines
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Hainan Airlines boosts Haikou-Sydney flights to 12 weekly in December 2026
Hainan Airlines will increase Haikou-Sydney service from 3 to 7 weekly flights from December 1 to December 23, 2026, and will add 5 extra weekly flights from December 18 to December 22, 2026. Travellers flying between Haikou and Sydney will have up to 12 weekly options during the peak period. The additional flights operate under flight numbers HU775/776 and HU731/732.
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Shenzhen to halve metro and bus fares during November APEC meetings
Shenzhen will offer a 50 percent discount on metro and regular bus fares during the APEC meeting period in November. The city will also add more than 50 bus routes, increase bus capacity by 20 percent, and reduce metro intervals to as little as two minutes on selected lines. From November 16 to 20, employers are encouraged to adopt remote work, staggered hours, or flexible schedules to ease transport demand, though no citywide public holiday will be declared.
via That's Magazines
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Hainan Airlines reduces long-haul flights from Shenzhen in November 2026
Hainan Airlines has closed reservations on multiple long-haul routes from Shenzhen to Europe and the Middle East for November 2026, cutting frequencies on services to Brussels, Budapest, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Rome, Vienna, and Tel Aviv. Travellers holding tickets for these routes during the affected period should contact the airline to confirm their booking status and explore rebooking options. The reductions run from November 1 through November 30, 2026, with most routes tentatively resuming in early December 2026.
via AeroRoutes
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140th Canton Fair opens in Guangzhou with smart and green manufacturing focus
The 140th China Import and Export Fair opened in Guangzhou on October 15, 2026, covering 1.55 million square meters and running in three phases through November 4. The fair highlights innovation, green technology, and smart manufacturing, with 64% of exhibitors adopting industrial internet and artificial intelligence technologies. The first phase runs from October 15 to 19 and focuses on advanced manufacturing, featuring 19 exhibition areas including electronics, industrial automation, service robots, and drones.
- Festivals & Events
Beijing to host 2027 BWF Sudirman Cup badminton finals April 21-May 2
Beijing will host the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals from April 21 to May 2, 2027. The 2027 tournament will be the first BWF world championship held in Beijing since the 2005 Sudirman Cup. Starting in 2027, major BWF championships will adopt a 12-day format, with team events expanding to 24 member associations.
- Transport
Shanghai Airlines adds fifth daily flight on Shanghai Pudong–Kuala Lumpur route
Shanghai Airlines will increase its Shanghai Pudong to Kuala Lumpur service to five daily flights for the Northern winter 2026/27 season. The route is primarily operated by the 737 MAX 8, with the 787-9 scheduled on three weekly round-trips. The additional flight begins on October 25, 2026.
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- Transport
Lufthansa A350-1000 to fly Munich-Shanghai Pudong from December 2026
Lufthansa will operate its new Airbus A350-1000 on select Munich to Shanghai Pudong flights. The aircraft, configured with four first-class seats, will serve the route on December 18 and 25, 2026, and January 7, 2027. Bookings are currently available only through early January 2027.
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- Safety & Weather
Laoshan District, Qingdao issues orange gale warning
Laoshan District Meteorological Observatory issued an orange gale warning due to an approaching cyclone. Coastal and mountain areas will experience winds of force 7-8 with gusts up to force 10-11 from tonight through tomorrow night. Travelers in Qingdao should expect significant disruption to ferries, coastal activities, and outdoor plans.
- Festivals & Events
Beijing Marathon on October 18 brings road closures and traffic restrictions
The 2026 Beijing Marathon will take place on Sunday, October 18, with 32,000 runners starting from Tiananmen Square at 7:30am and finishing at Olympic Park. Temporary traffic restrictions will begin at 10pm on Saturday, October 17 around Tiananmen Square and expand across central and northern Beijing in stages from 7am on Sunday, affecting roads including Chang'an Avenue, the West Third Ring Road, and areas around Olympic Park. Roads will reopen progressively as the race advances, and travelers should expect delays when driving or taking taxis near the course.
via That's Magazines
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China Southern adjusts aircraft on Australia and New Zealand routes for winter 2026/27
China Southern has filed aircraft changes for multiple Oceania routes from Guangzhou for the Northern winter 2026/27 season. The Guangzhou to Adelaide, Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney services will see swaps between A330-300, A350-900, and 787-9 aircraft, with some routes also receiving additional seasonal frequencies. Most changes take effect from October 25, 2026 or December 1, 2026, with the seasonal adjustments running through February 2027 in most cases.
via AeroRoutes
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Air China cuts Beijing-Delhi flights to 2 weekly in late November 2026
Air China is reducing its Beijing Capital to Delhi service from three times weekly to twice weekly for a limited period. The route will be operated by an Airbus A330-200 with flights on Tuesdays and Fridays. The frequency reduction is in effect from November 15 to November 29, 2026.
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Shenzhen Airlines adds fifth weekly Shenzhen-Sydney flight from January 2027
Shenzhen Airlines will increase its Shenzhen to Sydney service from four to five weekly flights, operated by Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The additional service applies to travellers on the Shenzhen-Sydney route. The fifth weekly flight starts from January 5, 2027, while the overall service launches on December 14, 2026.
via AeroRoutes
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Belgian Dance Production "EXIT ABOVE – AFTER THE TEMPEST" Debuts in Shanghai
Belgian choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker and her dance company Rosas bring "EXIT ABOVE – AFTER THE TEMPEST" to the Shanghai International Dance Center for its Asian premiere. The 90-minute contemporary dance performance transforms walking into complex choreography, drawing on blues music and featuring 13 performers. Performances take place on October 17 at 7:30pm and October 18 at 2pm, 2026, at 1650 Hongqiao Road, Changning District.
via Meet in Shanghai
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Air New Zealand adds extra Shanghai flights for late January to mid-February 2027
Air New Zealand will increase Auckland to Shanghai Pudong service from 7 to 10 weekly flights between January 26 and February 20, 2027. The extra services will operate on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
via AeroRoutes
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China-DPRK New Yalu River Bridge opens Thursday
The New Yalu River Bridge connecting Dandong, Liaoning Province, China, and Sinuiju, DPRK, officially opens on Thursday with a joint opening ceremony. The new bridge provides a dedicated cross-border road link alongside the existing China-DPRK Friendship Bridge, which handles both road and rail traffic. The opening takes effect on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
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2026 China Robot Competition and Global Embodied AI Challenge open in Hangzhou Oct 16-18
The 2026 China Robot Competition and the 1st Global Challenge for Innovation in Embodied AI Applications will be held concurrently in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The combined event features 22 tracks, 60 contest categories, and 17 new embodied AI events covering applications such as flexible sorting, air-ground collaboration, badminton matches, and dexterous manipulation. The events run from October 16 to 18, 2026.
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16th Airshow China set for Zhuhai with record exhibition scale December 7-13
The 16th Airshow China will take place from December 7 to 13, 2026, in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, with a record exhibition scale, expanded international cooperation, and more aerial demonstrations. New equipment from multiple branches of the People's Liberation Army, including the Air Force and Navy, will be displayed. Travellers interested in aviation and aerospace can plan to attend during this seven-day window.
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First exhibits clear customs for ninth China International Import Expo in Shanghai
The first batch of exhibits for the ninth China International Import Expo cleared customs in Shanghai on October 12, 2026. The featured machine tool from Austria's WFL Millturn Technologies will make its first appearance in Asia at the expo. The event runs from November 5 to November 10, 2026, with more than 1,200 companies from 99 countries and regions participating.
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China Eastern adds five extra weekly Shanghai-Amsterdam flights for late 2026
China Eastern will increase service on the Shanghai Pudong to Amsterdam route from 7 to 12 weekly flights. The additional five weekly services will be operated by Airbus A330-200 aircraft. This expanded schedule runs from November 23, 2026 to December 30, 2026.
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Jiangchuan District, Yuxi issues orange rainstorm alert
The Jiangchuan District meteorological station upgraded its rainstorm warning to orange at 6:44 p.m. on October 13, 2026. Heavy rainfall of over 42 mm has already fallen in the past three hours, and downpours are expected to continue for another three hours in Jiangcheng and Anhua townships. Travellers in the area should be aware of high risks of urban waterlogging, flash floods, and landslides.
via National Meteorological Center
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Air Cambodia revises Northern winter 2026/27 schedule with new China routes and aircraft changes
Air Cambodia has filed additional service changes for the Northern winter 2026/27 season, including new routes from Phnom Penh to Haikou and Sanya–Vladivostok, plus a new Sihanoukville–Chongqing service. The airline will also increase frequencies on several China routes, including Guangzhou rising from 11 to 14 weekly flights and Nanning increasing from 2 to 4 weekly flights with COMAC C909 aircraft. Key effective dates include October 25, 2026 for Guangzhou, Nanning, and Fuzhou–Tokyo Narita changes; December 15, 2026 for Haikou and Vientiane; December 17, 2026 for Delhi and Sanya–Vladivostok; December 21, 2026 for Hong Kong resumption; and February 1, 2027 for Sihanoukville–Chongqing.
via AeroRoutes
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Haikou opens direct flights to Penang and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Haikou Meilan International Airport launched two direct routes to Malaysia on October 11, 2026, connecting Haikou with Penang and Kota Kinabalu. The Haikou-Penang route is operated by Hainan Airlines on Wednesdays and Sundays, while the Haikou-Kota Kinabalu route is operated by 9 Air with three flights every two weeks. Both routes use Boeing 737-series aircraft and benefit from the mutual visa exemption policy between China and Malaysia.
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Premier Li Qiang to open 140th Canton Fair in Guangzhou
Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the opening ceremony of the 140th China Import and Export Fair and deliver a keynote speech. The 140th Canton Fair will run from October 15 to November 4, 2026 in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province.
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Vietnam Airlines resumes Hanoi-Hangzhou flights from late November 2026
Vietnam Airlines will resume scheduled service between Hanoi and Hangzhou from November 22, 2026. The airline will operate four weekly round trips using Airbus A321 aircraft. Vietnam Airlines last served Hangzhou on a scheduled-charter basis until May 2024.
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Orange fog warning issued for Baoying County, Yangzhou, Jiangsu
Baoying County Meteorological Observatory issued an orange fog warning on October 12 at 18:03. Heavy to extremely dense fog with visibility below 200 meters, and locally below 50 meters, is expected from late tonight through tomorrow morning across most towns and development zones. Travelers in the area should expect reduced visibility and possible delays on roads, highways, and at transport hubs.
via National Meteorological Center
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Wildfire near Mongolia-China border in Inner Mongolia, 2,000 firefighters deployed
More than 2,000 firefighters have been deployed along the border with Mongolia in northern China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region to contain a wildfire spreading from Mongolian territory. The fire broke out in Dong Ujimqin Banner, Xilingol League, at about 1 p.m. on October 9, 2026, and had not crossed into China as of the latest update. Crews are stationed along border sections with firefighting equipment ready to respond.
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New Huanggang Port terminal opens with co-located immigration and faster clearance
The rebuilt Huanggang Port terminal opened at 6:30am on October 12, 2026, replacing the temporary Shenzhen passenger terminal and the Lok Ma Chau Control Point in Hong Kong. Both immigration checkpoints are now housed in the same building, allowing eligible Hong Kong residents and mainland visitors using automated channels to complete both checks with a single document presentation. Authorities estimate overall passenger clearance time could drop from about 30 minutes to 5 minutes, while vehicle clearance could fall from 10 minutes to 2 minutes.
via That's Magazines
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Adora Flora City cruise ship to homeport in Hong Kong from 2027
China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, will make Hong Kong its home port starting in 2027. The 5,232-passenger vessel will begin its maiden voyage from Guangzhou on November 22, 2026, and make its first call at Hong Kong the following day. In 2027, the ship is expected to operate nearly 20 sailings during its Hong Kong home-port season, including three additional sea voyages.
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