Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-05-06 10:09Group 1: Cross-Border Travel Trends - The "May Day" holiday saw a significant increase in cross-border travel and consumption, with Guangdong, Shanghai, and Zhejiang being the top three destinations for inbound tourists [1][6] - Inbound tourist spending in Guangdong during the holiday was the highest in the country, with a year-on-year increase of over 100% [1][6] - Major international airports in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou experienced a continuous growth in the number of inbound foreign visitors, with Beijing seeing an 80.8% increase [2] Group 2: Consumer Behavior and Preferences - Popular purchases among inbound tourists included products from Hema and Miniso, as well as Chinese dining chains like Haidilao and trendy toys from Pop Mart [1][4] - The use of mobile payment options like Alipay and WeChat Pay has made it easier for inbound tourists to navigate their spending, particularly in public transport [5][14] - The top five foreign wallets used for inbound consumption were AlipayHK, Touch 'n Go eWallet, Kaspi.kz, MPay, and TrueMoney [2] Group 3: Regional Insights - The top ten provinces for cross-border consumption included Guangdong, Shanghai, and Zhejiang, with Guangdong leading in spending [6] - Popular shopping areas for inbound tourists included Wangfujing in Beijing, Nanjing Road in Shanghai, and various shopping malls in Shenzhen and Guangzhou [6] - The trend of Hong Kong residents traveling to mainland cities for shopping and services has also increased, with significant growth in spending on daily services [10] Group 4: Outbound Travel Trends - Outbound travel spending by Chinese tourists during the "May Day" holiday increased by 15%, with Hong Kong, Japan, and Macau being the top destinations [13] - The use of mobile payment tools for outbound travel has surged, with a 37% increase in WeChat Pay transactions by mainland residents in overseas markets [13] - Young travelers are increasingly looking for cost-effective options, with a notable rise in the use of discount coupons and tax refunds through Alipay [16]