视频丨从一线城市到宝藏小城 外国游客“马”不停蹄过中国年

Group 1 - The Spring Festival has become an important time for foreign tourists to visit China, with a 20% year-on-year increase in domestic flight bookings using non-Chinese passports as of February 17 [2] - Major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen remain the top destinations for inbound tourism during the Spring Festival [2] - In Shenzhen, a German tourist group experienced traditional Chinese New Year celebrations, highlighting the cultural differences between German and Chinese festive practices [4][8] Group 2 - The Guangdong region, particularly the Chaoshan area, has seen a 40% increase in inbound tourism orders for the Spring Festival in 2026, with a notable rise in larger group bookings [14] - Chaoshan's unique customs and local cuisine, such as authentic beef balls, have attracted small groups of foreign tourists seeking a more personalized experience [16][20] - The region has also reported over 100% growth in visitors from Malaysia and South Korea, with a 220% increase in orders for intangible cultural heritage experiences [27] Group 3 - Chongqing's Wanzhou has transformed from a transit point to a destination, with a 40% increase in inbound tourism orders during the Spring Festival, driven by unique local experiences [35] - The introduction of a free half-day tour for international transit passengers at Beijing Capital International Airport has been popular, with over 100 daily registrations [37] - New policies for foreign crew members at ports, such as expedited customs clearance, have enhanced their experience of Chinese New Year celebrations [41][43] Group 4 - The Spring Festival has seen a surge in duty-free shopping among foreign tourists, with new policies making the shopping experience more convenient and diverse [44] - The city of Suifenhe has experienced a shopping boom, particularly among Russian tourists, due to the recent addition of duty-free stores [45] - Shanghai has introduced an innovative "in-hotel" tax refund model, allowing tourists to process refunds conveniently at their accommodation [53]