China is welcoming the world with open arms

THE recent release of the Chinese role-playing game Black Myth: Wukong has ignited a global surge of interest in Chinese culture. Inspired by the revered classic, Journey to the West, the game takes players on a vivid journey through the rich tapestry of Chinese heritage, mythology, and folklore.

This wave of cultural curiosity has coincided with an increase in international tourism to China, made a lot easier by the slew of visa-free policies the country has introduced over the past year.