Guess what? China just wrapped up its three-day Qingming Festival holiday, and the travel scene was absolutely lit! 🔥 According to official data, folks were out and about like never before, making this year's festival a travel and consumption extravaganza! 🛍️✈️
The Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, is a time when people honor their ancestors. But it's not just about reflection—it's also a prime time for leisure travel. And boy, did people travel! 🚗💨
Data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism shows that China saw about 119 million domestic passenger trips during the holiday. That's an 11.5% increase compared to the same period in 2019! 😲 Domestic revenue hit 53.95 billion yuan (around $7.6 billion), up 12.7% from 2019. Talk about a comeback! 💹
But wait, there's more! Inbound and outbound tourism also skyrocketed. Many residents from the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions and overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia came back home to worship ancestors, visit family and friends, and, of course, go sightseeing. 🌏❤️
The Chinese mainland saw 1.04 million inbound trips and 992,000 outbound trips to overseas destinations. Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Xiamen, and Kunming were among the hottest spots for inbound travelers, according to travel platform LY.com. 🏙️🌆
And for those jet-setting abroad, data from travel portal Tuniu revealed that Thailand, Japan, and the Maldives topped the list of popular overseas destinations. 🏝️🌸🇹🇭
It's clear that after a challenging few years, people are ready to explore and connect again. Whether it's honoring traditions or creating new memories, this Qingming Festival was a vibrant celebration of life and family. Here's to more adventures ahead! 🌟🚀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
