Summer "China Tour" Wins Fans Worldwide, Shanghai Tops the List of Inbound Tourist Destinations

This summer, due to factors such as the facilitation of visa policies and an increase in countries with direct flights to China, the inbound tourism market in China has continued to rise in popularity. More and more foreign tourists are embarking on a "China tour", exploring hutongs, tasting authentic local snacks, experiencing city cycling, and immersing themselves in traditional Chinese culture. This summer, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, and Chengdu were among the top five inbound tourist destinations. Data from online travel booking platforms shows that this summer, the travel routes of foreign tourists in China are rapidly expanding from traditional hub cities to deeper inland regions. Flight bookings cover 144 cities in China, with a 9-fold increase in flight bookings for foreign tourists heading to Datong, Shanxi, and a 2.6-fold increase for those heading to Yiwu, Zhejiang. Exploring hidden gem towns and ancient architecture has become a new hot trend for inbound tourism this summer.