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! 
Reference(s):
China's May Day holiday to see surge in travel to smaller cities
cgtn.com
