During the three-day Qingming (Tomb-Sweeping) Festival holiday this year, domestic tourism in China soared, with 119 million trips recorded, marking an 11.5% increase from 2019, and spending reached $8.3 billion (53.95 billion RMB), up by 12.7%. Short-distance and local outings were popular, alongside cultural events and folk activities. Beijing topped domestic travel destinations, witnessing significant booking growth. Inbound tourism also saw a resurgence, with approximately 1.04 million tourists visiting China during the holiday. Additionally, the national railway system experienced a peak in return passenger traffic, particularly in the Yangtze River Delta region.
Tomb-Sweeping Festival tourism surges
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