Hey there! Did you know that Shenzhen and Chengdu have just been named two of the coolest cities in China for fun and shopping? 😄🛍️ Along with Wuhan and Dalian, they were selected as this year’s model cities of beautiful consumption in the “China Beautiful Life Survey.”
What’s the “China Beautiful Life Survey”?
Great question! This survey has been happening for 19 years since 2006. It was started by China Media Group, China’s National Bureau of Statistics, China Post Group Corporation, and the National School of Development at Peking University. The survey asks people all over China about their favorite things to do and buy.
Why are these cities so special?
Shenzhen and Chengdu were picked because they’re super energetic places with lots of fun things to do! People love visiting these cities for their awesome shopping malls, delicious food, and exciting activities. 🎢🍜
What are people spending on?
The survey found that traveling is the top thing people in China want to spend more on in 2025. Over one-third of the people plan to explore new places! ✈️🌍
Next up are health and wellness items, like exercise gear and healthy foods. And of course, new gadgets like computers and smartphones are super popular too! 💻📱
Many people are also excited about going to concerts, music festivals, and sports events. These have become the main fun activities when visiting other cities. 🎶⚽
Why is this important?
China is focusing on boosting consumption, which means encouraging people to buy things and enjoy services. This helps make life better for everyone and strengthens the economy! 🏙️💪
Fun fact: The survey results were announced in Hefei, the capital city of east China’s Anhui Province. 🗺️
So, if you’re looking for a fun place to visit, Shenzhen and Chengdu might be perfect for your next adventure! 🎉
Reference(s):
Shenzhen, Chengdu among model cities of beautiful consumption: survey
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