Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, May 6 (Xinhua) — Chinese travelers made 314 million domestic tours during the five-day holiday to mark International Workers’ Day on May 1, up 6.4 percent year on year, data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism showed Tuesday.
Overall domestic tourism spending by Chinese people during the period rose 8 percent year-on-year to 180.27 billion yuan (about $25 billion), reflecting robust consumer activity.
The May Day holiday, which runs from May 1 to 5, is typically one of the busiest travel periods of the year, with millions of Chinese traveling to visit relatives, explore domestic attractions, or travel abroad. The surge in travel boosts industries such as transportation, tourism, and retail. -0-