Foreigners can now visit China on group tours, according to an official announcement, a move that aims to further facilitate cross-border travel.
China's travel agencies and online tourism service providers are permitted to provide inbound group tours for foreign tourists starting Friday, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
They can also offer travel packages including flight tickets and hotels, said a circular issued by the ministry on Friday.
It is the first time foreigners can come to China via group tours after a suspension of three years.
China's visa authorities abroad also resumed issuance of all categories of visas to foreigners starting on March 15, according to a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
