New Year holiday sees strong growth in travel, consumption

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New Year holiday sees strong growth in travel, consumption

During the New Year holiday, China's domestic tourism hit 142 million trips, with total tourism spending reaching 84.8 billion yuan ($12.13 billion). Cross-regional passenger flow grew 19.62 percent, while overseas visitors surged 29.8 percent. Offshore duty-free sales in Hainan totaled 712 million yuan, up 128.9 percent on a yearly basis. Check out the video to see the vibrant economic vitality of China.

China Records 142 Million Domestic Travel Trips in New Year Holiday

Beijing - A total of 142 million domestic travel trips were made during the three-day New Year holiday period which ended on Saturday, with total tourism spending reaching nearly 84.8 billion yuan (about 12.1 billion U.S. dollars), according to official data. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism noted that winter-themed tours, sun-seeking getaways and short-distance excursions had gained significant traction during this holiday, as consumption vi…