China accounts for a strong percentage of the globe's international tourists, as many continue to be bitten by the travel bug. One popular destination as of late - northern Europe. But as our Xu Xinchen reports, China's Foreign Ministry has issued a warning about one country in that part of the world.  

Clean air, fresh seafood, and the simplistic Nordic lifestyle found at your local IKEA. Chinese people more and more are traveling to Scandinavian countries and other regions in northern Europe.

XU CHANG TRAVEL AGENT, SHENYANG YOUTH INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SERVICE "Most who choose Northern Europe have previously visited Western European countries such as France. And they are seeking a more unique experience from the north."

XU XINCHEN SHENYANG "Winter comes early to countries like Norway and Denmark, and the daylight dwindles along with the mild warmth. Chinese tourists traveling anywhere in Scandinavia for their National Day Holiday should remember to pack warm clothes. But also - China's Foreign Ministry issued a safety alert this week, cautioning people traveling to Sweden."

The statement urged Chinese tourists to take extra precautions, saying the Chinese Embassy in Stockholm has been the target of frequent robberies and theft reports in the last six months.

Xing Miao oversees European tours for Shenyang Youth International Travel Service. He says Chinese tourists are commonly targeted because they tend to carry more cash than other travelers.

Xing strongly advises travelers to store their valuables mindfully, and cooperate with law enforcement officers if necessary.

XING MIAO MANAGER, SHENYANG YOUTH INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SERVICE "Officers in most European countries are allowed to search your body as well as the car you're in, and even pull out their guns in public. When they are on site, please do as instructed."

Xing adds that it is important for tourists to respect local cultures and customs, and try to avoid conflict at all costs. And speaking of costs, trips to northern Europe don't come cheap. Pricey flights and higher costs of living are why a holiday there can set you back ten times as much as a vacation elsewhere on the continent. Nonetheless, experts at Shenyang Youth International Travel Service report a roughly 10 percent increase in bookings to northern Europe each year. They, along with authorities hope that the travel bug is the only thing that bites anyone going to Sweden. Xu Xinchen, CGTN, Shenyang.