China’s May Day Tourism Soars: 173% Increase in Visitors! 🌟
Hey there! Did you hear the exciting news? China just had a huge boost in tourism during their May Day holiday! 🏮 The number of people visiting China jumped by a whopping 173% compared to last year. That’s almost like getting three times more visitors! 😲
What’s the May Day holiday?
The May Day holiday is a special 5-day break in China, kind of like a big spring festival where people have time off to travel and celebrate. Think of it as a fun vacation time when families and friends get together, and tourists from all over the world come to explore China. 🏯🌸
Why the big surge in visitors?
China has made it easier and more fun for people to visit. They’ve introduced new visa-free policies, which means it’s simpler for tourists to enter the country. ✈️ Plus, they’ve updated their tax refund system to help visitors save money when shopping! 🛍️
What’s the new tax refund policy?
Before, tourists had to wait until they were leaving China to get a refund on some of the taxes they paid when buying things. But now, in places like Shanghai, tourists can get their tax refunds right after they make a purchase! 🎁 Also, the minimum amount you need to spend to get a refund has been lowered from 500 yuan (about $70) to 200 yuan (about $28). That’s great news if you love shopping! 🎉
Shanghai is shining! 🌆
Shanghai, one of China’s coolest cities, is leading the way. The city now has 587 stores where you can get tax refunds, making shopping even more fun! 🛒 In the first part of this year, Shanghai welcomed over 1.7 million international tourists, which is a 37% increase from last year. That’s a lot of new friends visiting! 🤗
Fun Facts!
- Tourists are buying all sorts of things like food, clothes, cool gadgets, and handmade crafts. 🎨
- China’s tourism spending is expected to reach $968 billion this year! 💰
- It’s estimated that international visitors will spend over 1 trillion yuan in China this year. That’s a huge number! 🥳
Why is this happening?
Experts say that China’s tourism is bouncing back strongly. With easier entry policies, convenient transportation, and friendly people, more travelers are choosing to visit China. 🚌👋
Thinking about visiting China?
If you’re curious about China, now might be a great time to learn more! Whether it’s the Great Wall, pandas, or yummy dumplings, there’s so much to explore! 🐼🥟
Isn’t it exciting how countries can open up and welcome visitors from all over the world? 🌍 Maybe someday you’ll travel to new places too! ✈️
Reference(s):
China's inbound tourism trips for May Day holiday surge to 173%
cgtn.com
