Ctrip: Inbound tourism orders during the May Day holiday surged by 130%, with foreign tourists becoming enamored with "Chinese shopping" and agricultural culture.

On May 5th, Ctrip released a report showing that during this year's "May Day" holiday, the domestic cultural tourism market has shown a strong recovery, presenting a trend of "blossoming in multiple areas". Long-distance travel destinations have performed well, with ticket sales for attractions in Qinghai, Xinjiang, Ningxia and other places increasing by 1-2 times compared to the same period last year. Family trips with children and pets are growing in popularity. The self-driving tour market is seeing an increase in both volume and prices. Cruise trips are making a strong comeback, with Ctrip's bookings soaring by 120% compared to last year. The deep integration of national culture is empowering tourism, with a more than 30% increase in visitors to ancient towns. "Reverse tourism" is boosting rural tourism, with bookings for homestays in Xinjiang entering the peak season two months in advance. In addition, inbound travel orders have increased by 130%, with agricultural experiences and "Made in China" becoming new ways for foreign tourists to explore and experience the country.