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五一外国人扫货式旅游出圈 超百场音乐节演唱会带火文旅消费
Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-05-05 14:40

Core Insights - The domestic cultural tourism market in China has shown a "blossoming" trend during the May Day holiday, with long-distance travel destinations gaining popularity, particularly in regions like Chengdu and Yunnan [1][2] - The inbound tourism market has experienced a strong recovery, with inbound travel orders increasing by 130% year-on-year, driven by new policies such as a 240-hour visa-free entry and shopping tax refunds [1][7] Domestic Tourism Trends - The "please 4 days off and 11 days off" trend has led to longer travel periods, with small towns becoming popular destinations for "reverse tourism," showing a 30% increase in hotel bookings in county-level cities [2][5] - High-star hotels have seen a significant increase in bookings, with a growth of over 80% for high-star hotels in county towns, indicating a shift towards "urban leisure and rural micro-vacations" [5][6] - The rise of music festivals and cultural events has contributed to the tourism boom, with over 100 music events held during the holiday, leading to a 180% increase in related package orders [5][6] Inbound Tourism Dynamics - The new tax refund policies have stimulated inbound tourism, with a predicted daily average of 2.15 million people entering and exiting the country during the holiday, a 27% increase from the previous year [7] - Major cities like Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou have emerged as popular inbound travel destinations, with significant increases in hotel bookings from foreign tourists [8][9] Cultural Experience and Consumer Behavior - There is a growing demand for diverse cultural experiences among foreign tourists, with local food experiences seeing a 6.8 times increase in orders during the holiday [9] - The trend of "shopping tourism" has gained traction, with cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen experiencing substantial growth in inbound travel orders, indicating a shift in foreign tourists' travel patterns [9][12]