China’s 2026 May Day Holiday Sees Steady Growth in Tourism and Spending
China’s tourism market expanded during the 2026 May Day holiday, with 325 million domestic trips and 185.49 billion yuan in spending reported.
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China’s tourism market expanded during the 2026 May Day holiday, with 325 million domestic trips and 185.49 billion yuan in spending reported.
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