Hey there, adventure seekers! 🌍 This May Day holiday, China's young travelers are swapping the hustle and bustle of big cities for the hidden gems of smaller towns. 🏞️✨
According to the latest data from online travel platforms, there's a major trend of exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations. Places like Tianshui, Xuzhou, and Zibo are becoming the new hotspots! 📈🔥
Ctrip's \"2024 'May Day' Travel Trend Insight Report\" shows these charming cities topping the charts for hotel bookings during the five-day Labor Day holiday. 🛏️📊
Even fourth-tier cities and county-level towns are seeing a boom, with travel bookings up a whopping 140% compared to last year! 😲 These cozy locales are outpacing even the big shots like Beijing and Shanghai.
In county-level markets, hotel bookings have soared by 68%, and scenic area tickets are up by an incredible 151%! 🏕️🎫 It seems everyone is eager to discover China's best-kept secrets.
So, why not join the trend? Pack your bags 🧳, grab your friends 👯♀️, and set off to explore the authentic charm of China's small cities this May Day! 🌟
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China's May Day holiday to see surge in travel to smaller cities
cgtn.com
