春节假期前八天上海消费同比增长12.8%

Core Insights - The overall consumption in Shanghai during the first eight days of the Spring Festival holiday reached 60.35 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 12.8% compared to the same period last year [1] - The use of Alipay's payment services by inbound tourists saw a significant increase, with spending growing over 80% during the first five days of the holiday [1] - Major shopping districts in Shanghai reported a total consumption of 4.78 billion yuan, reflecting a 12.0% year-on-year growth, with an average daily foot traffic of 3.19 million, up 15.8% [1] Consumption Trends - The total sales amount for tax refunds in Shanghai exceeded 80 million yuan, representing a 150% increase year-on-year, with tourists from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, and the United States leading in refund numbers [1] - Tourists from countries such as South Korea, Pakistan, and Kazakhstan utilized their local e-wallets through Alipay, resulting in nearly a 100% increase in spending in Shanghai [1] Popular Destinations - The top ten cities for foreign tourists using Alipay during the Spring Festival included Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Beijing, Yiwu, Zhuhai, Hangzhou, Foshan, Suzhou, and Chengdu, highlighting the appeal of seamless payment experiences for international visitors [2]