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“五一”入境游客用家乡钱包游江苏更亲切,入境消费同比去年增长96%
Yang Zi Wan Bao Wang·2025-05-06 07:24

Group 1: Cross-Border Consumption Trends - The "May Day" holiday has seen a significant increase in cross-border consumption, with inbound tourists in Jiangsu using their hometown wallets, resulting in a 96% year-on-year increase in transaction volume [1] - The average transaction value for outbound tax refunds on Alipay during the "May Day" holiday increased by 33% compared to last year, indicating a growing trend of Chinese tourists focusing on local experiences while traveling abroad [1] - Major international airports in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou reported a substantial rise in inbound foreign visitors, with Beijing seeing an 80.8% increase in foreign arrivals [1] Group 2: Popular Destinations and Spending Habits - The top 10 provinces and cities for cross-border consumption during the "May Day" holiday were Guangdong, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Xinjiang, Fujian, Jiangsu, Sichuan, Beijing, Hunan, and Shandong [2] - Inbound tourists showed a preference for purchasing local products, dining, and using public transportation, with a notable increase in mobile payment transactions for subway rides [3] Group 3: Outbound Tourism Insights - Outbound tourism spending on Alipay increased by 15% during the "May Day" holiday, with the top destinations being Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, France, Canada, and Italy [4] - The average spending per transaction for Chinese tourists was highest in Switzerland, with South Korea also seeing an average transaction value exceeding $100 [5] - The use of Alipay for public transport and other services has become common among Chinese tourists in Hong Kong and Macau, as well as in Europe and Japan [5]