In the past week, the following three news items regarding Xiamen tourism have garnered the most media attention:
Launched its maiden voyage from Heping Wharf on the evening of July 25th. The 49-meter-long boat, seating 358 passengers, operates with zero emissions and produces zero noise. Its route connects Gulangyu Island, the Twin Towers, and other key attractions. That evening, the seaside music and dining show "Gulang Wangfeng" was also performed. Heping Wharf also underwent a comprehensive renovation, creating a "city balcony"-style coastal experience area.
During the five-day holiday, Xiamen welcomed 8.6355 million tourists, generated 10.276 billion yuan in tourism revenue, and had 3.1951 million overnight visitors, all setting new records. Xiamen's ports of entry saw 82,800 inbound tourists, including 5,135 foreign visitors, a year-on-year increase of 39.6%.
• A multilingual volunteer service team has been established on Zhongshan Road;
• Didi has completed an English interface renovation, enabling bilingual taxi hailing for international passengers;
• 234 overseas wallets now accept QR code payments in China, and departure tax refunds are now available on an instant purchase and refund basis;
• Xiamen has partnered with eight cities, including Guiyang and Guilin, to launch a 240-hour transit visa-free connecting route, creating a multi-heritage package offering "Gulangyu Island - Yongding Tulou - Wuyishan."