Core Insights - The "super golden week" during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival has seen a significant shift in travel trends, with long-distance travel and immersive experiences becoming the main focus for tourists [1][6] - The report from Ctrip indicates that domestic long-distance travel orders have increased by 3 percentage points compared to last year, while outbound long-distance travel has also gained popularity, with orders to several European destinations doubling [1] Travel Trends - The phenomenon of "relaxed tourism" has gained traction, with travelers opting for less strenuous activities such as elevator rides and guided car tours, leading to a 75% increase in car rental orders in Beijing and over 120% growth in outbound car rental orders [2][3] - Tourists are increasingly seeking experiences over traditional sightseeing, with activities like island cycling, intangible cultural heritage experiences, and night tours becoming popular [2][3] Destination Preferences - Long-distance deep travel has emerged as a clear trend, with cities like Beijing, Chengdu, and Shanghai ranking among the top domestic destinations. Orders for destinations like Urumqi and Lhasa have seen nearly a 30% increase [3] - Smaller cities are also gaining popularity, with places like Enshi in Hubei seeing a threefold increase in car rental orders, and tourism in Jingdezhen growing by nearly 40% [3] Travel Timing and Cost Efficiency - Staggered travel during the holiday has proven beneficial, with hotel costs dropping by 20% and domestic flight prices decreasing by over 30% on certain days [4] - The trend of "night tourism" has surged, with a 200% increase in search interest, reflecting a shift in travel patterns [4] Outbound and Inbound Travel - Popular outbound destinations include Japan, Thailand, and Malaysia, with orders to Iceland and Norway doubling, and orders to Spain, Italy, and Germany increasing by about 70% [5] - The inbound tourism market is also thriving, with countries like South Korea and the USA becoming popular among foreign tourists during the holiday [5] Conclusion - The changes observed during this holiday period highlight a core shift in tourism consumption towards "experience," indicating a maturation of the Chinese tourism market [6]
携程双节旅游报告:“分段式”出行常态化,出境包车订单涨120%