反向过年新潮流：老外扎堆来中国 单日飞三亚外国游客大增3倍

Core Insights - The report released by Qunar Travel on February 15 indicates a nearly 20% year-on-year increase in domestic flight bookings made by foreign passport holders for the first day of the 2026 Spring Festival holiday [1] - Major destinations for foreign tourists remain first-tier cities, with Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu ranking as the top three, while smaller cities like Jining, Ordos, Qionghai, Beihai, and Altay are also attracting international visitors [1] - Sanya has shown remarkable growth in inbound tourism, with a more than threefold increase in bookings from foreign passport holders, highlighting the appeal of duty-free shopping and tropical vacations [1] Market Trends - The top source countries for foreign tourists visiting China during the Spring Festival include Australia, Vietnam, Singapore, Russia, the UK, the UAE, Indonesia, and the USA, with significant growth from distant countries [1] - Tourists from Australia and Spain have seen over threefold increases in bookings, while visitors from France and Italy have also experienced more than double growth [1]