支付宝：外国游客国庆“碰一下”消费涨500%

Core Insights - The spending amount of global inbound tourists using Alipay during the first five days of the National Day holiday increased by nearly 40% compared to the same period last year [1] - The usage of "Alipay Touch" by foreign friends saw a staggering increase of 500% year-on-year [1] - The trend of "buying and shopping" has become a new norm for cross-border travel [1] Spending Trends - The most popular sectors for inbound tourists' spending included dining, tourism, offline retail, and transportation [1] - Inbound shopping enthusiasm surged, with the amount spent by inbound tourists on retail brands via Alipay increasing by over 200% year-on-year [1] Popular Destinations - The top 10 cities favored by international tourists for mobile shopping in China were Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing, Jinhua, Zhuhai, Foshan, Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Dongguan [1] - Guangzhou saw a 70% year-on-year increase in Alipay spending by inbound tourists [1] Key Shopping Areas - The top five shopping districts where foreign tourists preferred to use "Alipay Touch" were located at Pudong Airport, Shanghai Bailian Outlets Plaza, Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Shanghai First Baibai Store, and CDF Sanya International Duty-Free City [1] - New emerging shopping districts with the fastest growth in "Alipay Touch" spending by foreigners included Shanghai First Baibai Store, Shenzhen Dayun Tiandi, Shanghai First Food Nandong Flagship Store, Shenzhen Kaledo, and Shanghai Jing'an Kerry Center [1]