Group 1: Foreign Visitor Trends - The number of foreign visitors entering and exiting China exceeded 38 million in the first half of the year, representing a year-on-year increase of 30.2% [1] - Among these, visa-free foreign visitors reached 13.64 million, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 53.9% [1] - The influx of South Korean tourists to China is on the rise, with popular destinations expanding beyond traditional sites to include cities like Yunnan, Inner Mongolia, Sichuan, and Shaanxi [3] Group 2: Airline Operations - Korean Air increased its flights to China from over 180 to 206 weekly, reflecting a growth of approximately 14% [5] - New routes have been established by Jeju Air, including a direct flight from Busan to Shanghai, operating four times a week, and increased frequency on routes from Jeju to Xi'an and Incheon to Weihai and Guilin [5] Group 3: Regional Tourism Highlights - Jiangsu province saw 223,000 foreign travelers entering and exiting through its ports in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 28.3% [12] - The number of visa-free visitors to Jiangsu surged to over 61,000, a staggering increase of 340% year-on-year, with South Korean tourists being the largest group [12] - Jiangsu's proximity to South Korea, with a flight time of just one and a half hours, has made it an attractive destination for Korean tourists seeking culinary experiences and local culture [6][10] Group 4: Cultural and Sports Events - The "Village Super League" in Guizhou has become a significant cultural event, attracting tourists and boosting local economies, with over 940 million visitors and a tourism revenue exceeding 10.8 billion yuan last year [16] - The upcoming Chengdu Universiade is expected to enhance tourism in Sichuan, with the province launching ten premium travel routes and offering discounts at various tourist attractions for event ticket holders [19]
入境游、美食游、赛事游释放夏日消费活力 暑期经济“热”力全开
Yang Shi Wang·2025-08-09 07:35