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Qingming Festival holiday spurs national tourism boom

CGTN

A photo taken on April 5, 2024, shows a folk artist performing in Tangshan, Hebei Province. /CFP
A photo taken on April 5, 2024, shows a folk artist performing in Tangshan, Hebei Province. /CFP

A photo taken on April 5, 2024, shows a folk artist performing in Tangshan, Hebei Province. /CFP

A photo taken on April 4, 2024 shows that the Sophia Square of Harbin, Heilongjiang Province is packed with people. /CFP
A photo taken on April 4, 2024 shows that the Sophia Square of Harbin, Heilongjiang Province is packed with people. /CFP

A photo taken on April 4, 2024 shows that the Sophia Square of Harbin, Heilongjiang Province is packed with people. /CFP

A photo taken on April 4, 2024 shows throngs of tourists at Chongqing Zoo. /CFP
A photo taken on April 4, 2024 shows throngs of tourists at Chongqing Zoo. /CFP

A photo taken on April 4, 2024 shows throngs of tourists at Chongqing Zoo. /CFP

A photo taken on April 6, 2024 shows that the Great Wall at Badaling in Beijing is packed with tourists./CFP
A photo taken on April 6, 2024 shows that the Great Wall at Badaling in Beijing is packed with tourists./CFP

A photo taken on April 6, 2024 shows that the Great Wall at Badaling in Beijing is packed with tourists./CFP

A photo taken on April 5, 2023 shows people lining up to visit the Palace Museum in Beijing. /CFP
A photo taken on April 5, 2023 shows people lining up to visit the Palace Museum in Beijing. /CFP

A photo taken on April 5, 2023 shows people lining up to visit the Palace Museum in Beijing. /CFP

During the three-day Qingming Festival holiday, a staggering 119 million domestic travelers embarked on trips across the nation, marking an impressive 11.5% increase compared to the same period in 2019.

With a total expenditure of nearly 54 billion yuan (roughly 7.4 billion USD), Chinese tourists are opting for diverse destinations. From leisurely strolls amidst flowers to exhilarating hikes, spring outings and nature expeditions emerged as the top trends for holiday getaways. According to data from Qunar.com, the 18 to 25 age group dominated the travelers, highlighting young people's enthusiasm for exploration. On April 4, the first day of the Qingming Festival, scenic spots were almost as crowded as train stations during the Spring Festival travel rush.

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