China Travel Updates
What changed for visitors — entry rules, transport, payments, attractions and events.
- Festivals & Events
Shanghai International Artwork Trade Week 2026 opens with 300+ galleries
The eighth Shanghai International Artwork Trade Week opened under the theme "Global Art Scene, Art Shanghai, Art in Motion." More than 300 Chinese and international art institutions brought over 10,000 works to the city, with more than 100 art events held across Shanghai. The event ran from November 9, 2026.
via Shanghai Culture and Tourism Bureau
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Road icing orange alert issued for Fuyun County, Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang
An orange warning for road icing is in effect for Fuyun County in Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang. Freezing conditions are expected to affect all major national and provincial highways, expressways, urban roads, and rural roads. The alert covers the period from 03:00 on November 12, 2026 to 11:00 on November 13, 2026.
via National Meteorological Center
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Linghai City issues orange fog warning for visibility under 200 meters
An orange fog warning is in effect for Linghai City and the northern Bohai Sea area, with visibility expected to drop below 200 meters. Travelers in the area should expect significant transport delays and exercise caution on roads and at ports. The warning covers the period from 21:00 on November 10 to 09:00 on November 11, 2026.
via National Meteorological Center
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HADO World Cup and AR sports festival to take over Shanghai's North Bund
The 2026 HADO World Cup and Bright Meat Virtual Sports Festival will bring four international AR competitions, virtual sports experiences, and a food carnival to the Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal on North Bund. Visitors can watch around 600 athletes from 24 countries and regions compete, try the augmented reality sport themselves, and sample around 40 varieties of pancakes and flatbreads at the linked food festival. The three-day event runs from November 20 to 22, 2026.
via Meet in Shanghai
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Shanghai Disney Resort Winter Frostival runs November 19, 2026 to February 20, 2027
Shanghai Disney Resort will hold its Disney Winter Frostival holiday celebration from November 19, 2026 to February 20, 2027. The festival features a new stage show with Olaf and Anna, a winter cavalcade, nightly projection shows at Enchanted Storybook Castle, and seasonal character meet-and-greets in winter outfits from December 1, 2026 to January 3, 2027. New Year's events will take place on December 31, 2026 and January 1, 2027, including the Ignite the New Year castle celebration.
via Meet in Shanghai
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Heilongjiang launches 100-day winter tourism campaign with vouchers and transport deals
Heilongjiang Province launched a 100-day winter tourism campaign promoting winter travel through performances, short dramas, AI-generated content, and experiences including aurora viewing and winter off-road activities. The province will issue 100 million yuan in tourism vouchers, offer discounts on scenic area admission, and provide packages combining high-speed rail tickets with attraction entry. The campaign runs from November 8, 2026, to February 28, 2027, and includes added flights on key routes, expanded services for visitors from Hong Kong, Macao and Southeast Asia, improved multilingual signage, foreign-currency payment services, and streamlined tax refunds for departing visitors.
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Second Chinese-built cruise ship Adora Huacheng delivered in Shanghai
China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Huacheng, was delivered in Shanghai on November 6, 2026. The 141,900-ton vessel will begin its maiden season from Guangzhou Nansha Cruise Home Port on November 22, 2026, after arriving there on November 12. Adora Magic City and Adora Huacheng are now both berthed at Wusongkou International Cruise Port, marking China's entry into series production and fleet operations for large cruise ships.
via Shanghai Culture and Tourism Bureau
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Hainan Airlines extends Europe flight reductions through December 2026
Hainan Airlines has closed reservations on most of its Europe flights for December 2026, extending service reductions from Shanghai Pudong and Shenzhen to Brussels, Budapest, Madrid, Milan Malpensa, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Rome Fiumicino, and Vienna. The Haikou–Changsha–London Heathrow route is also cancelled through December 28, 2026, with planned resumption on January 1, 2027 at the earliest. Travellers holding tickets on these routes during the affected periods should expect cancellations or reduced frequency.
via AeroRoutes
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China's two domestic cruise ships make first joint call at Shanghai Wusongkou terminal
Adora Magic City and Adora Flora City, China's two large domestically built cruise ships, were berthed together for the first time at Shanghai's Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal on Sunday. Adora Flora City departed the same day with nearly 3,000 passengers for its first trial voyage to Guangzhou's Nansha International Cruise Homeport, expected to arrive on Wednesday. Adora Magic City also departed Sunday for South Korea's Jeju Island with more than 3,800 passengers after completing passenger disembarkation.
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Orange rainstorm warning issued for Tiandong County, Guangxi
The Tiandong County meteorological observatory issued an orange rainstorm warning on November 8, 2026, at 18:40. Heavy rainfall of 10 to 30 mm, with localized areas exceeding 40 mm, is expected in several townships including Shuoliang, Linfeng, Silin, Yinchai, and Jiangcheng between 18:00 and 21:00, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds. Travellers in the area should expect significant risks of flash floods, landslides, and urban waterlogging, and should avoid outdoor activities and dangerous areas.
via National Meteorological Center
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Sun PhuQuoc Airways adds daily Shanghai-Hanoi flights from November 27
Sun PhuQuoc Airways will launch daily nonstop flights between Shanghai Pudong and Hanoi from November 27, 2026. The route adds a second Vietnamese destination from Shanghai after Ho Chi Minh City, operated by Airbus A321neo aircraft. A 20% discount on base fares is available for tickets purchased between October 31 and November 30, 2026.
via That's Magazines
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BRI cultural exchange exhibition runs in Dunhuang until November 8
The Belt and Road Initiative partners cultural exchange exhibition is being held in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, as part of the 9th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo. The exhibition features specialty goods and cultural products from 17 countries, including Russia, Brazil, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Peru and Cambodia. It runs from November 2 to November 8, 2026.
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Disney Cruise Line opens first mainland China pop-up at Shanghai Disney Resort
Disney Cruise Line launched its first consumer-facing pop-up on the Chinese mainland in Disneytown at Shanghai Disney Resort. Visitors can explore the Disney Adventure cruise ship's seven themed areas, featuring Disney, Pixar and Marvel stories and characters, plus a Duffy and Friends space. The interactive experience, titled "Let's Set Sail with Disney Cruise Line," runs from November 4, 2026, to January 15, 2027.
via Meet in Shanghai
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Malaysia Airlines reduces Kuala Lumpur-Xiamen flights to 3 weekly in late June 2027
Malaysia Airlines will reduce service between Kuala Lumpur and Xiamen from four weekly flights to three weekly flights. Travellers on this route will have one fewer weekly option during the reduction period. The adjustment is scheduled from June 14, 2027 to June 28, 2027, with Boeing 737-800 aircraft operating the route.
via AeroRoutes
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China Eastern adds extra Shanghai-Melbourne flights for January-February 2027
China Eastern will increase Shanghai Pudong to Melbourne service from 21 to 24 weekly flights for the period of January 22 to February 21, 2027. The additional three weekly services will be operated by A330-200 aircraft. This expansion applies to travellers on the Shanghai-Melbourne route during the peak first quarter period.
via AeroRoutes
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Dongxing, Guangxi issues red rainstorm alert with 40-70 mm more rain expected
Dongxing Meteorological Observatory upgraded its rainstorm warning from orange to red at 09:33 local time on November 6, 2026. Heavy rainfall of 40-70 millimetres is forecast for Dongxing town, Jiangping town and Malu town over the next three hours, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds. Travellers in the area should expect significant disruption and elevated risks of flash flooding, landslides and urban waterlogging.
via National Meteorological Center
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Blizzard orange alert issued for Kuancheng Manchu Autonomous County, Chengde, Hebei
A blizzard orange warning is in effect for Kuancheng Manchu Autonomous County in Chengde, Hebei Province. Heavy snowfall is expected across all townships from the afternoon of November 7 through the daytime of November 8, with total precipitation of 8–20 mm and snow accumulation reaching 10–20 cm. Travelers in the area should expect significant transport disruption and hazardous road conditions during this period.
via National Meteorological Center
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French musical 'Le Roi Soleil' makes China debut in Shanghai
The French musical "Le Roi Soleil" (The Sun King) opened at Shanghai Culture Square as the first production in its 2026 Year-End Blockbuster series. This marks the first time the musical has been performed outside the French-speaking world. The show runs from October 30 to November 15, 2026, with performances at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
via Meet in Shanghai
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2026 Cup of China figure skating Grand Prix to open in Shenzhen on November 6
The 2026 Cup of China ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating will be held at Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre from November 6 to 8. This is the first time the top-tier international event, founded in 2003, has come to Shenzhen. Travellers in the city during these dates can watch world-class figure skating competitions locally.
via Shenzhen Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau
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Neos resumes Milan Malpensa–Nanjing flights for March–April 2027
Italian carrier Neos will operate a weekly Boeing 787-9 service between Milan Malpensa and Nanjing from March 29 to April 27, 2027. The route is not bookable on the airline's own website but is available through GDS and select third-party platforms. Flights depart Milan on Mondays and return from Nanjing on Tuesdays.
via AeroRoutes
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Broadway musical 'Kinky Boots' returns to Shanghai for 16 shows
The original Broadway musical "Kinky Boots" has returned to Shanghai for the first time in eight years, staging 16 performances at the West Bund Theater. The production brings the 2026 U.S. tour creative team and cast to recreate the Tony Award-winning show, with special "Sparkle Parties" in the lobby during evening shows in the opening week. Performances run from November 3 to November 15, 2026, with evening shows at 7:30 p.m. and additional matinees at 2:00 p.m. on November 7-8 and November 14-15.
via Meet in Shanghai
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Air China adds Beijing-Irkutsk and Beijing-Vladivostok flights for winter 2026/27
Air China will increase Beijing Capital to Irkutsk flights from 7 to 11 weekly from December 20, 2026, and Beijing Capital to Vladivostok flights from 13 to 16 weekly from January 1, 2027. Both routes will use Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A321neo aircraft respectively. The additional services apply to the Northern winter 2026/27 season.
via AeroRoutes
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Hunnu Air launches nonstop Ulaanbaatar–Guangzhou flights
Mongolian carrier Hunnu Air has introduced nonstop service between Ulaanbaatar and Guangzhou, operated with Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The route offers a direct link between Mongolia and South China for travellers from both countries. Flights began on October 15, 2026.
via AeroRoutes
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TransNusa keeps Jakarta-Haikou flights at 3 weekly in winter 2026/27
Indonesian carrier TransNusa will continue operating three weekly nonstop flights between Jakarta (CGK) and Haikou (HAK) during the Northern winter 2026/27 season. The route, launched in late September 2026, is served by Airbus A320 aircraft. Flight 8B824 departs Jakarta at 16:25 and arrives in Haikou at 21:55; return flight 8B825 departs Haikou at 22:55 and arrives in Jakarta at 02:25 the next day, operating on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
via AeroRoutes
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Xizang Airlines Resumes Chengdu–Hong Kong Flights From Late November 2026
Xizang Airlines will resume its Chengdu–Hong Kong service in late November 2026 after a one-month suspension. The route will operate as a Lhasa–Chengdu Shuangliu–Hong Kong continuation with two weekly flights using Airbus A319neo aircraft. The service is scheduled from November 29, 2026 to January 20, 2027.
via AeroRoutes
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Chanel's le19M exhibition runs at Museum of Art Pudong through November 15
Chanel's la Galerie du 19M is presenting a craftsmanship exhibition at the Museum of Art Pudong, showcasing haute couture embroidery, pleating, featherwork, and other specialist ateliers alongside works by contemporary Chinese and French artists. Visitors can explore the intersection of Western and Eastern craft traditions through textiles, ceramics, lacquer, woodcarving, and bamboo weaving. The exhibition runs until November 15, 2026.
via Meet in Shanghai
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Eight major solo art exhibitions open across Shanghai this autumn
Eight major solo exhibitions by international and Chinese artists are now running at venues across Shanghai, covering contemporary art, photography, architecture, and modern Chinese painting. Travellers interested in culture can view works by Turner Prize winner Damien Hirst, 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize winner Liu Jiakun, Alberto Giacometti, Lin Fengmian, and others. Opening hours and closing times vary by venue, with most closed on Mondays.
via Shanghai Culture and Tourism Bureau
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Shanghai launches 19 CIIE-themed tour routes and "Bag of Shanghai" welcome kits for expo guests
Shanghai's tourism bureau has released 19 exclusive tour routes and a "Bag of Shanghai" welcome kit for the 9th China International Import Expo. The routes include one-day, two-day, and three-day itineraries connecting the National Exhibition and Convention Center with city landmarks such as the Bund, Zhujiajiao water town, and M50 Creative Park. The "Bag of Shanghai" contains a bilingual travel guide, pocket journal, and city stickers, distributed at the expo media center and designated hotels for guests and international press from November 5 to 10, 2026.
via Shanghai Culture and Tourism Bureau
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Broadway musical 'Chicago' 30th-anniversary edition runs in Shanghai November 5-8
The original 30th-anniversary edition of the Broadway musical "Chicago" will be staged at Shanghai's Majestic Theater. Performances are scheduled for November 5 at 7:30pm, and November 6-8 at 2pm and 7:30pm. The production features Sarah Soetaert, Djalenga Scott, Dan Burton and Jenny Fitzpatrick in a revival faithful to the 1996 version.
via Meet in Shanghai
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Award-winning acrobatics show "Bloom In The Extreme" opens in Shanghai November 7
The Huanggang (Xishui) Acrobatics Troupe from Hubei Province will stage its original contemporary acrobatic show "Bloom In The Extreme" at Shanghai Magnolia Theater. The production combines theater, dance, music and multimedia visuals across five acts tracing a journey from life's beginnings toward spiritual transcendence. Performances begin on November 7, 2026.
via Meet in Shanghai
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