On September 17 the city reported inbound visits up 83.6% in January–August, nearly 800 bilingual bus stops, more than 1,000 foreign-card merchants and a 400-person language-volunteer team.
What the new figures mean
The 83.6% figure is year-on-year inbound growth for January–August 2026. It shows demand, not identical language capacity at every attraction, merchant or service. Nearly 800 bilingual stops, more than 1,000 foreign-card merchants and 400 volunteers mark citywide service progress.
Visitors should still verify hotel, venue, transport and payment details, especially passport-name bookings, card connectivity and late return.
How to use the services today
Save Chinese stop names and last departures for buses; carry a foreign card, tested mobile payment and some cash; seek a venue desk, volunteer or booked guide for language help. Contracts, medical issues and enforcement belong to the competent authority.
Groups and overseas ceramic programs should send headcount, languages, luggage, object transport and accessibility needs in advance.
Plan for growing demand
Confirm popular venues, workshops and cars before weekends and holidays, while keeping an unbooked old-street or indoor alternative. Better city services do not remove queues, sell-outs or temporary traffic management.
These are citywide figures; same-day operator notices remain decisive.