Recently, whether it is on major social platforms or in real life, you can always hear a particularly popular meme: Is China city not city? What a city!
How did this meme come about? It turns out that it is inseparable from a major event in our lives, that is, the introduction of the 144-hour transit visa-free policy.
Since its implementation, this policy has undoubtedly brought unprecedented impact and changes to China, and has also given China more say in the international arena.
So, what are the good cities in the eyes of these foreigners? How do they feel the charm of China?
1. Behind the stalk is China's rise road
For a long time in the past, whether politically, economically or culturally, China has left a profound impact on countries around the world.
And this kind of influence is not something that every country can accept and readily agree to, especially some Western countries.
No matter how much sacrifice and effort China makes, they will look for all kinds of faults and make groundless accusations and smears against China.
It is precisely in this context that China has begun to reflect on itself and how to improve its reputation and image on the international stage.
It was at this time that a CPPCC member named Huo Qigang stepped forward and made a proposal that seemed crazy - a 144-hour transit visa.
At first, many were skeptical of the proposal, believing that it would only cost China more tourists and economic revenue.
However, Huo Qigang was not swayed by the voices of the outside world, on the contrary, he just silently submitted this proposal to the relevant departments, and they recognized and supported it.
In the end, with the joint efforts of the people of the whole country, the 144-hour transit visa-free policy was officially implemented, which also brought endless cities to China.
2. What are the good cities in the eyes of foreigners?
Since the establishment of this policy, whether it is Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou, you can see foreigners everywhere.
They may have come from neighboring countries, and some of them came from distant European and American countries, but the feelings they brought to China were so similar.
In their eyes, China is the real good city, and these cities have also become a check-in place for them to stay at home.
First of all, of course, it is Beijing.
As the capital city of China, Beijing has a long history and splendid culture, and all of this is perfectly displayed in front of Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and other attractions.
Then there is Shanghai, and the Bund in Shanghai has become an Internet celebrity check-in place in the hearts of countless foreign tourists.
You only need to stand at one end of the Bund to have a clear view of the whole city, which is completely unattainable anywhere else.
Of course, there are also giant pandas in Chengdu, terracotta warriors and horses in Xi'an, etc., each city can make foreigners feel the infinite charm of China.
3. What kind of China do foreigners feel through the 144-hour transit?
It can be said that it is through the 144-hour transit policy that these foreigners have the opportunity to truly understand China and feel China's development and changes more intuitively.
No matter which city they are in, as long as they have time, they will choose to go to local museums, experience traditional Chinese culture and crafts, taste authentic Chinese food, and sing red songs with the Chinese.
They also record every minute and second they spend in China in a variety of ways, and then share it with their relatives and friends.
It turns out that in their eyes, China is not only a good city, but also a lively garden full of vitality and vitality.
These unique scenery and feelings also gave them a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of China, and gradually began to change some of their original ideas and prejudices.