The five-day holiday in China for May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day has caused significant activity in the tourism sector. According to official data, the total number of trips made throughout the country during the holiday period increased compared to the same period last year. percent 6,4 increasing at a rate of to 314 million This figure was a significant growth indicator for Chinese tourism.
Domestic and Foreign Tourist Spending Increased
Travel expenses of domestic tourists also increased significantly during the holiday. Compared to the same period last year percent 8 increased spending, 180 billion 269 million yuan The data once again revealed the strength of China's domestic tourism market.
There has also been a remarkable increase in the number of foreign tourists benefiting from visa exemptions. Foreigners' travel to China has increased on an annual basis percent 43,1 increasing at a high rate such as 1 million 115 thousand This increase shows that China has also increased its attractiveness in international tourism. The vast majority of foreign tourists who preferred China for the May 1 holiday (57,4%) came from Myanmar, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Australia, England, Thailand, the Philippines, Russia, Vietnam and Japan. This data also reveals China's potential to attract tourists from different geographies.
