Xuzhou, China’s unexpected “dark horse” travel city, is truly having its moment

【CMHnews Post】In 2026, The Beijing News ranked Xuzhou among China’s Top 30 “long-lasting popular cities” for the first time. During the Labour Day holiday in 2026, the city had more than 3 million visitors, with tourism revenue exceeding 3.3 billion RMB.

But Xuzhou is more than a trending destination. It is one of the most important witnesses to the rise and fall of Chinese dynasties. As the homeland of Han-era kings over 2,000 years ago, Xuzhou preserves extraordinary relics from the Han Dynasty, including the famous Chu Kings’ Tomb complex — now one of China’s most renowned archaeological heritage parks.

Annually the city hosts its Han Culture Tourism Festival, bringing together visitors from around the world through cultural exchange programs, international friendship initiatives, and immersive historical experiences.

Take a moment to admire the traces humanity left behind in Xuzhou. History here does not feel distant — it still breathes through the city itself.

（Suri）