去哪儿：暑期外国游客机票预订遍布144个城市 大同入境游机票预订量增9倍

Core Insights - The number of cities booked by foreign tourists for flights during this summer reached 144, an increase of 16 compared to last year, with many new destinations being lesser-known cities with beautiful natural scenery [1] - The fastest-growing flight bookings by foreign tourists were all for third-tier cities and below, with significant increases in places like Yiwu and Datong [1] - The expansion of the 240-hour visa-free transit policy in China has encouraged foreign tourists to explore more unique small cities rather than just major urban centers [2] Group 1 - Flight bookings to Yiwu increased by 2.6 times this summer, with Vietnamese and Indonesian tourists showing over 3 times growth in bookings [1] - Datong saw a remarkable 9-fold increase in flight bookings from foreign tourists, driven by the popularity of the animated film "Wang Wang Mountain Little Monster" [1] - The high-speed rail has become a primary mode of transportation for foreign tourists, with Indonesian tourists' bookings increasing by 2.5 times [2] Group 2 - Tourists from distant countries like the US, Russia, and Canada tend to stay longer in China, often traveling to multiple destinations [3] - The growing high-speed rail network in China facilitates easier travel between major and smaller cities, enhancing the overall travel experience for foreign visitors [3] - The trend indicates that the further the source country, the more likely tourists are to engage in deeper exploration of China [2]