Bei Jing Shang Bao·2025-09-23 11:08Core Insights - The Ministry of Culture and Tourism held a press conference on September 23, highlighting travel safety tips for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday, which will create an 8-day "super golden week" [1] - Travel demand is expected to surge, with peak travel anticipated from September 27 to October 12, driven by long-distance trips, short local trips, and immersive local experiences [1] Travel Trends - Ctrip reported a 45% year-on-year increase in cross-province travel orders for the golden week [1] - Meituan indicated a 73% year-on-year growth in travel bookings as of September 22, with the "post-00s" demographic accounting for 62% of travelers and high-star hotel bookings increasing by 115% [1] - Top domestic travel destinations include Hainan, Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Yunnan, Guangdong, Tibet, Anhui, Gansu, Sichuan, and Qinghai, based on Meituan data [1] Regional Travel Insights - Ctrip noted a 58% year-on-year increase in holiday orders for cities located at the intersections of multiple provinces, with specific cities like Hezhou and Ganzhou seeing order increases of 88% and 70%, respectively [3] - Popular outbound travel destinations include Japan and Thailand, with Malaysia and Singapore also ranking among the top five [3] - Emerging hotspots for Chinese tourists include Uzbekistan, Georgia, and Kazakhstan, with rental orders in these countries increasing by 3x, 2x, and 10x, respectively [3] - Orders for trips to Kenya and Tanzania have surged by 130% year-on-year, indicating a growing interest in more distant destinations [3] Safety Recommendations - Tourists are advised to prepare adequately before travel, including checking weather and traffic conditions, and choosing licensed travel agencies [5] - Emphasis on safety measures such as ensuring vehicle condition for self-driving trips, wearing seatbelts, and adhering to fire safety regulations during travel [5] - Tourists should exercise caution when participating in high-risk activities and follow safety guidelines provided by operators [5] - A call for responsible tourism behavior, including adherence to laws, environmental protection, and careful selection of travel products to avoid "unreasonably low-priced tours" [5]