The government of China lifted its ban on group travel that has been in place for 78 countries for more than three years, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The end of the this travel ban is in immediate effect from Thursday, August 10, 2023.
- In January 2023, the government resumed permitting group tours to 20 countries, including Singapore and Thailand.
- In March 2023, the government added an additional 40 countries, including France, Italy, and Spain.
- The August 2023 group of 78 countries includes Japan and the United States.
Canada and Saudi Arabia are the only G20 countries not included.
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