An international traveler experiences Chinese opera in Tianjin. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

China's cultural heritage and natural landscapes continue to attract international travelers.

Data shows that in the first half of this year, 14.6 million foreign visitors entered China through various ports, a year-on-year increase of 152.7 percent, with 8.5 million entering on visa-free policies, a rise of 190.1 percent.

Tianjin, in particular, serves as a key port for inbound tourism.