Global EditionASIA 中文雙語Fran?ais
    Life

    South Africa becomes a destination to savor for novel experiences

    By XU LIN | China Daily | Updated: 2025-08-25 00:00
    Share
    Share - WeChat

    Imagine tracking lions and leopards from an open safari vehicle, witnessing whales breach in the ocean, and watching adorable penguins waddle along the beach.

    More Chinese tourists are opting for these unforgettable experiences in South Africa.

    "It's thrilling to see these wild animals. I temporarily escaped the city's hustle and bustle, rediscovering reverence for life's raw power," says Wu Qian, an office worker from Beijing, who recently visited South Africa.

    According to South African Tourism, the number of Chinese visitors to South Africa in 2024 reached 41,651, reflecting an 11.4 percent year-on-year growth.From January to May this year, 17,431 Chinese tourists arrived in South Africa, with a 1.1 percent year-on-year growth.

    In February, the country launched the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme to simplify visa procedures and shortened visa approval times for tourists from China and India, with its second phase having been recently rolled out.

    A total of 47 vetted and approved Chinese tour operators joined the scheme. They submit visa applications online and receive digital decisions within an average of 24 hours.

    It's part of the South Africa's ambitious move to attract more Chinese tourists, alongside plans to increase flight frequencies.

    "China is an important and the fastest-growing tourist source market for South Africa," says Patricia de Lille, South Africa's minister of tourism, who visited Beijing recently. She believes that the growth of Chinese tourists will help the South African tourism industry recover.

    According to her, tailored services are available for high-end tourists, family travelers, and study tour groups. Beyond iconic attractions like wildlife reserves and Table Mountain, South Africa also abounds in rich culinary delights and cultural heritage.

    South Africa's nine provinces boast unique tourism resources, spanning diverse settings — from bustling cities and charming towns to serene rural landscapes, alongside world-class surfing, and sun-drenched beaches.

    South African Tourism is conducting promotional campaigns through Chinese social media platforms, inviting Chinese celebrities, influencers and South Africans living in China to create content, to promote South Africa as a destination.

    The bureau recently released short videos online about actor Lei Jiayin's travel experience in South Africa, announcing that he is the ambassador for the country's tourism.

    According to Fang Zeqian, an industry analyst with Trip.com Group, China's largest online travel agency, among the platform's South Africa tourism products, 59 percent of users choose the dedicated 9 to 11 day South Africa in-depth tours, while 24 percent opt for the 12 to 13 day trips spanning South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

    She notes that clients booking customized travel to South Africa prioritize several key factors: securing high-end hotel bookings, meeting their luxury safari expectations, ensuring good value for money, and the travel agency's capability in handling on-trip emergencies.

    "Beyond traditional wildlife safaris and nature-focused sightseeing, Chinese travelers to South Africa are now exploring historical routes — like a tour following in the footsteps of late former president Nelson Mandela — and cultural village visits," she says.

    She adds that the country is also a prime destination for outdoor adventures, offering colorful activities such as luxury glamping, hot-air ballooning, and bungee jumping.

     

    The colorful houses in the Bo-Kaap area, Cape Town, South Africa, are a big draw for tourists. CHINA DAILY

     

     

    Today's Top News

    Editor's picks

    Most Viewed

    Top
    BACK TO THE TOP
    English
    Copyright 1995 - . All rights reserved. The content (including but not limited to text, photo, multimedia information, etc) published in this site belongs to China Daily Information Co (CDIC). Without written authorization from CDIC, such content shall not be republished or used in any form. Note: Browsers with 1024*768 or higher resolution are suggested for this site.
    License for publishing multimedia online 0108263

    Registration Number: 130349
    FOLLOW US
    娇小性色xxxxx中文| 国产成人无码一区二区在线观看| 中文字幕精品一区二区日本| 无码毛片视频一区二区本码| 久草中文在线观看| 亚洲爆乳无码精品AAA片蜜桃 | 国产品无码一区二区三区在线 | 精品人妻无码一区二区色欲产成人 | 亚洲AV无码乱码在线观看| 婷婷四虎东京热无码群交双飞视频 | 亚洲高清无码专区视频| 无码专区久久综合久中文字幕| 天堂在线中文字幕| WWW插插插无码视频网站| 日韩欧美一区二区三区中文精品| 久久精品aⅴ无码中文字字幕重口| 大地资源中文第三页| 中文无码精品一区二区三区| 高h纯肉无码视频在线观看| 精品国产aⅴ无码一区二区| 国内精品久久久人妻中文字幕| 国产成人无码午夜福利软件| 免费精品无码AV片在线观看| 无码无遮挡又大又爽又黄的视频 | 最近中文字幕完整在线看一| 五月天无码在线观看| 精品久久久久久无码人妻蜜桃| 无码乱人伦一区二区亚洲一| 亚洲av永久无码精品表情包| 亚洲中文字幕无码一区| 日韩人妻无码精品系列| 免费无码H肉动漫在线观看麻豆 | 国产成人无码一区二区三区在线| 无码乱码av天堂一区二区| 四虎影视无码永久免费| 中文字幕日韩精品有码视频| 亚洲不卡无码av中文字幕| 无码AV动漫精品一区二区免费| 国产亚洲大尺度无码无码专线 | 日韩成人无码中文字幕| 我的小后妈中文翻译|