免签政策推动中韩游客“双向奔赴”升温

Group 1 - The popularity of travel between China and South Korea is increasing, with a significant rise in searches and bookings for trips to South Korea by Chinese tourists following the announcement of a temporary visa exemption policy for group tourists from China [1][2] - Data from Qunar indicates a 70% increase in search volume for travel products to Seoul after the visa exemption announcement, while Ctrip reports a 31% year-on-year increase in outbound travel orders from mainland China to South Korea as of August 6 [1] - The demographic of travelers to South Korea is predominantly young, with "post-90s," "post-80s," and "post-00s" generations making up 33%, 27%, and 19% of the tourist population respectively [1] Group 2 - Spring Tour's Asia-Pacific Department is focusing on developing "Busan+" deep travel products to enhance the travel experience for Chinese tourists, indicating a strong demand for diverse travel options [2] - Since the implementation of the visa exemption policy for ordinary passport holders from China, the number of South Korean tourists visiting China has also been on the rise, with 424,000 South Korean visitors to Shanghai in the first half of 2025, marking a 130.7% year-on-year increase [2] - Ctrip reports that over 100% growth in inbound travel orders from South Korean tourists in the first half of 2025, with 25% to 30% of these orders targeting Shanghai, highlighting the city's appeal as a key destination [2]