📈 Duty-free shopping is hitting new highs in Hainan! China's tropical island province is basking in a shopping frenzy this Spring Festival holiday, thanks to a booming tourism market.
From February 10 to 13, duty-free sales in Hainan soared to a whopping 1.217 billion yuan (about $169 million)! 💰 That's according to data from Haikou Customs. Over 156,000 shoppers grabbed their favorite goodies, spending an average of 7,802 yuan each. 🛍️
The Spring Festival (February 10-17 this year) is the most important holiday in China. While many return home for family reunions, others jet off to warmer spots. And guess what? Hainan's sunny vibes make it a top pick! ☀️🌴
The shopping excitement actually kicked off two weeks before the Lunar New Year. Between January 26 and February 9, duty-free sales reached an incredible 2.26 billion yuan, marking a 4.9-fold increase from the same period last year! 🥳
So, if you're looking for a shopper's paradise with beachy feels, Hainan is the place to be! ✈️🏖️
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Duty-free purchases in Hainan surge during Spring Festival travel boom
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