Storyline: More foreign tourists go for lesser-known travel destinations in China [Voice_over] Thanks to China's relaxed visa policies, including a 10-day visa-free transit option, more and more travelers are checking out the country's lesser-known destinations. Places like southwest China's Shuanghe Cave, Asia's longest, where visitors can do things like cave abseiling and rock climbing. Or small villages like this one in east China's Anhui Province, where tourists lodge in homestays and dine on local cuisine. [Sound_bite] Norwegian tourist: "[On the] first day, we went for some river rafting, which was nice, and we had a lot of good food, a lot of different specialties here." [Voice_over] And even at extremely popular destinations, like The Great Wall, some tourists are opting for off-the-beaten-path options. Shixia Village is part of Beijing, and is surrounded by the Wall on three sides. For tourists looking for a unique experience, Shixia is a great way to take in the sights without the lines and crowds. [Sound_bite] German tourist: "The homestay that we're currently in has been absolutely wonderful. Just nice, peaceful countryside roads with nice mountains, nice hills. So overall, absolutely fantastic." [Voice_over] According to data from a Beijing-based online travel platform, the top 20 cities with the fastest growth in foreign tourist flight bookings are all located in third-tier cities or smaller. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]