
China’s Travel Market Anticipates Mid-Autumn Festival Tourism Surge
China’s travel market is gearing up for a surge in tourism during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival on September 29, with short-distance trips and cultural tours leading the trend.
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China’s travel market is gearing up for a surge in tourism during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival on September 29, with short-distance trips and cultural tours leading the trend.
International visitors are flocking to the Chinese mainland as new visa-free policies boost the “China Travel” trend, with numbers increasing by nearly 130% in the first seven months of 2024.
China’s May Day holiday in 2024 saw a record-breaking 1.36 billion cross-regional trips over five days, highlighting a significant surge in domestic and outbound travel and signaling robust economic recovery.
During the May Day holiday, the Chinese mainland witnessed a significant surge in tourism with 295 million domestic trips made, reflecting a robust recovery in the travel sector.
China’s May Day holiday sees a significant surge in travel to smaller cities, with data showing a shift towards fourth-tier and county-level destinations, according to Ctrip’s latest report.
The Chinese mainland’s longest-ever Spring Festival holiday ended on February 17, marking a record-breaking surge in tourism that surpassed figures from both 2023 and pre-pandemic 2019.
Yuntai Mountain sees a 48% surge in visitors during the Spring Festival as people honor the Chinese God of Wealth and embrace traditional celebrations.
China has waived visas for citizens of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia, allowing visa-free visits for up to 15 days. This move is set to boost tourism and strengthen international ties.
China saw a record-breaking travel surge during the National Day holiday, with over 160 million railway trips made. Travelers share their holiday plans and a shift towards upgraded tourism experiences.