China's inbound tourism outpaces outbound travel during National Day holiday
- Hge News
- Oct 7, 2024
- 1 min read
The growth rate of inbound tourism has outstripped outbound travel during China's National Day holiday this year, thanks to China's 144-hour visa-free policy and a series of initiatives designed to facilitate foreign visitors' consumption and accommodation.
According to data from Ctrip.com, inbound tourism orders during the holiday rose by an impressive 60 percent year-on-year.
The top 10 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. The destinations are also among the top sources of inbound tourists to China.
This year, Thailand and Singapore, countries that enjoy mutual visa exemptions with China, ranked third and fifth in terms of inbound tourism.
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