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Chinese travel website Mafengwo recently unveiled a report about Chinese travelers who travel alone and pointed out that compared with other groups, they're more likely to arrive at less crowded destinations and have unique travel experiences, be it leisure, outdoor sports or natural scenery.

The report also revealed that those who travel alone spend much more money as they have to undertake fees of accommodation, transport and meals on their own. Some stay at cheaper hostels or use carpooling to save money.

Head of Mafengwo's travel research center Feng Rao said that while traveling alone, they don't need to take into account of others' demand, so they can choose the destinations and make plans solely with their own preferences.

He said it's difficult for young travelers to come to terms with each other in consumer decisions, due to a diversity of interests and lifestyles. Some youngsters have agreed that it's more convenient to travel alone, as it's not easy to make a travel plan.

Top 10 domestic destinations among solo Chinese travelers

1. Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. /VCG Photo

2. Dali, southwest China's Yunnan Province. /VCG Photo

3. Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province. /VCG Photo

4. Chongqing, southwest China. /VCG Photo

5. Lijiang, southwest China's Yunnan Province. /VCG Photo

6. Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. /VCG Photo

7. Shanghai, east China. /VCG Photo

8. Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. /VCG Photo

9. Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. /VCG Photo

10. Guilin, southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. /VCG Photo

Top 10 outbound destinations among solo Chinese travelers

1. Hong Kong, south China. /VCG Photo

2. Japan. /VCG Photo

3. Thailand. /VCG Photo

4. Taiwan, southeast China. /VCG Photo

5. Singapore. /VCG Photo

6. Australia. /VCG Photo

7. Sri Lanka. /VCG Photo

8. The Philippines. /VCG Photo

9. Cambodia. /VCG Photo

10. Nepal. /VCG Photo

Feng said tourists who travel on their own should have self-protection awareness and first-aid ability, and they care most about safety issues. For those who lack travel experience, it's better to travel with others.

Source(s): China Daily