Expanded Visa-Free Transit Policies Boost Inbound Shopping at Hongqiao

As visa-free transit and other entry facilitation policies continue to improve, international travelers connecting through Beijing have more time to explore and shop in the city, making Hongqiao Market a top shopping choice for many. Bilingual signs, international card payments, currency exchange guidance, and other services are steadily improving throughout the market, allowing even short-stay visitors to shop with ease. Travel industry representatives say that combining a visit to the Temple of Heaven with shopping at Hongqiao has become a classic itinerary for inbound tourists. Policy benefits are turning into tangible foot traffic for the market.