YANTAI -- On Sunday, a group of over 620 South Korean travelers arrived in Shandong's Yantai City, over 300 of whom were about to embark on their first journey in China.

With visa-free entry to China, they planned for a four-day tour.

"I plan to visit Yantai's major attractions and explore its coastline. I've heard Yantai's seaside is exceptionally beautiful, and this season seems perfect for travel. The visa-free policy makes visiting incredibly convenient now," said a South Korean tourist.

To accommodate increased holiday traffic, Yantai has implemented enhanced border clearance measures by activating all inspection channels and deploying smart clearance systems.

The upgraded facilities provide comprehensive guidance services to ensure smooth and convenient processing for both inbound and outbound travelers.
Huangfu Jinshan, manager of the Customer Department under Yantai China South Korea Ferry Co., Ltd, said they are stepping up efforts to attract more foreign tourists to travel to China.
In the first four months of this year, the Shandong province's ports recorded over 1.65 million cross-border trips, with more than 120,000 South Korean tourists entering China under the visa-free policy during this period, according to the Shandong Exit and Entry Border Inspection.