Guess who's stealing the spotlight this holiday season? It's China! 🇨🇳 Inbound tourism to the Chinese mainland has skyrocketed during the National Day holiday, outshining outbound travel. Thanks to the 144-hour visa-free policy and cool initiatives making life easier for our globe-trotting friends, more visitors are choosing China as their top destination. 🌟
According to data from Ctrip.com, inbound tourism orders during the holiday shot up by an impressive 60% compared to last year. 😲 The top outbound destinations for Chinese travelers are Japan, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam, Australia, the UK, Singapore, the Philippines, and the U.S. Apart from Vietnam, these destinations are also among the top sources of tourists coming into China! Talk about a travel swap! ✈️🔄
This year, Thailand and Singapore, both enjoying mutual visa exemptions with China, ranked third and fifth in terms of inbound tourism. It's clear that easier access equals more adventure seekers choosing China for their next big trip! 🌏✨
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China's inbound tourism outpaces outbound travel during holiday
cgtn.com
