China's Hainan Province sees over 2 million border crossings, up 22.4% from last year - Chinese media

As the start of "customs-free operation" at the Hainan Free Trade Port, which will result in zero tariffs, approaches, the visa-free policy continues to be optimized.
According to statistics from the Haikou Border Inspection Station, the number of people entering and leaving Hainan Province this year was 15.
As of the 15th, the total number of foreigners entering Hainan Province this year has exceeded 2 million, an increase of 22.4% compared to the same period last year. As of the 15th, the total number of foreigners entering Hainan Province this year has increased by 45.1% to over 1.06 million. Of these,
The number of foreigners who entered China using visa exemptions reached 430,000, accounting for 88.9% of all foreign visitors. Entry using visa exemptions has already become the norm.
The Hainan Free Trade Port is also promoting cruise ship operations. Currently, there are 79 international routes, connecting to 21 countries and 39 cities. Compared to 2024, the number of routes
The number of tourists increased by 30 percent and the number of passengers by 31 percent. Visa exemptions and cruise ship operations are attracting more foreign tourists to Hainan.