Tourism, a smokeless industry, is developing n/pidly in China. With the opening and reform policy being carried out, thousands upon thousands of foreign visitors are crowding into our country. They are eager to see this old mysterious land with a splendid cultureof more than 5000 years. Tourism brings China a lot of benefits. First, it enablesitheChinese people to know more about the outside world and promotes frlendship and understanding. Second, it is financially beneficial to China, which needs more foreign currencies, for its modernization program.Tourism, however, gives rise to a number of problems. For instance, it becomes a burden to inefficient transportation system. Besides, the living standard of the average Chinese is still not: high enough to afford the many different sorts of expenses during long distance travels, As for me, with the development of our national economy, all these problems will certainly be solved Step by step. A much better and brighter future waits for us.