央视网消息：在免签"朋友圈"不断扩大、离境退税政策不断优化、入境旅游服务不断升级等因素助推下，"到中国过春节"成为海 外游客新风尚。在线旅游预订平台上，外国游客预订国内航线机票覆盖了107个城市。 记者发现，随着国际航线网络的不断完善，入境游市场持续增长，韩国、越南、俄罗斯等国家来华游客量较大。而与往年不同的 是，今年外国游客来中国旅游更加深入，不少游客首站选择北京、上海、广州等大城市，然后向内延伸，探索更多中国城市。 这个春节假期，年味浓郁、民俗体验丰富的目的地正吸引越来越多的外国游客。逛古城、品美食、看非遗表演，中国传统文化和 年俗给他们带来了一场"沉浸式体验"。在湖南张家界，不少外国游客都在这里体验了一个民族风情浓郁的土家中国年。德国游客拉蒙 娜说："在这里，我们感受到了浓厚的春节氛围，满街的装饰格外精美。对于我们来说，这片喜庆的中国红充满了视觉冲击力，既新 奇又有趣！"阿根廷游客迭戈更是开心地说："非常荣幸能参加这次（中国年）活动，跟大家一起度过这个春节，我感到非常高兴。大 家都非常友好、非常和蔼，祝大家新年快乐。" CITY e P ...

Group 1 - The inbound tourism market in Liaoning province is experiencing rapid growth, with inbound visitor numbers increasing by 44.72% year-on-year and inbound tourism consumption rising by 47.03% [1] - East Asia is the primary source of inbound tourists, with South Korea and Japan accounting for nearly 40% of total visitor numbers, highlighting the importance of the East Asian market for Liaoning tourism [1] - The proportion of tourists staying for 4 days or more has increased to nearly 50%, indicating a preference for medium to long-term travel among international visitors [2] Group 2 - The age demographic of inbound tourists is becoming younger, with those aged 35 to 49 making up the largest share at 29.51%, and nearly 60% of visitors being under 50 years old [3] - Liaoning province is actively developing inbound tourism by enhancing the richness of tourism products and improving convenience in customs and consumption, aiming to receive over 1 million inbound tourists this year [3] - The province is focusing on optimizing tourism product offerings by leveraging historical and cultural resources, and promoting eco-tourism products that have international appeal [3] Group 3 - Efforts to improve inbound tourism services include streamlining visa application processes, enhancing customs services at key airports, and establishing one-stop tourism consultation points with multilingual signage [3] - Liaoning is expanding its international tourism market by deepening engagement with Northeast Asia while also cultivating emerging markets, conducting targeted marketing campaigns to attract more foreign visitors [3]

Group 1: Tourism Growth - The "May Day" holiday saw a significant increase in inbound tourism orders in China, indicating a strong recovery and potential in the inbound tourism market [1][4] - Wuhan led the central region with a 70% year-on-year increase in inbound tourism orders during the holiday [4] - The overall inbound tourism market in China is projected to grow 4 to 8 times over the next decade, with current inbound tourism revenue accounting for only 0.5% of GDP compared to 2% in developed countries like Italy and France [6] Group 2: Visitor Experience - Foreign tourists enjoyed unique experiences such as the "Yangtze Deck Sound Party," which featured a coordinated light show on the Yangtze River with 11 cruise ships [4] - The shopping experience for foreign tourists was enhanced by the availability of global products through efficient logistics networks, allowing for easy purchasing and shipping [6] - Many foreign tourists visiting China are first-timers, showing a high level of curiosity about Chinese culture and history [10][14] Group 3: Cultural Engagement - Tour guides, such as those specializing in historical sites like the Forbidden City, play a crucial role in enhancing the visitor experience by providing engaging and informative narratives [10] - The use of social media by tour guides has attracted a significant following, with over 800,000 fans, indicating a growing interest in personalized cultural experiences [12] - Tour guides are continuously optimizing their content to cater to diverse visitor needs, reflecting the evolving landscape of cultural tourism in China [12][14]