Domestic Travel - The summer tourism market in 2025 shows significant growth, with popular trends including "mountain rafting" and "ancient architecture summer tours" [1] - Xinjiang has emerged as a highlight in domestic tourism, with travel products selling out by the end of June [3] - The top ten domestic travel cities for the summer include Beijing, Shanghai, Urumqi, Xi'an, Guiyang, Hangzhou, Chongqing, Lijiang, Kunming, and Xiamen, with Urumqi ranking third [3] - Weekend getaways to rural homestays have doubled in orders, particularly in areas like Beijing Daxing and Nanjing Jiangning [4] International Travel - Popular international destinations include Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand, the USA, Singapore, Australia, France, and the UK, with a notable increase in "last-minute decisions" for short-haul destinations [6][7] - The booking cycle for international travel shows a split, with early bookings for long-haul destinations and a rise in last-minute bookings for destinations with simplified visa processes [7] - The influx of foreign tourists to China has increased, with a notable rise in interest in traditional Chinese culture and products [9] Inbound Travel - The inbound tourism market is experiencing a surge, with over 640,000 entries and exits recorded in Beijing from July 1 to July 10, including 171,000 foreign visitors, marking a 22.1% year-on-year increase [9] - The trend of "China shopping" is gaining traction among foreign tourists, with a strong demand for products featuring traditional Chinese characteristics [9] - The easing of visa policies has stimulated demand for inbound tourism, making travel to China more accessible [9] Market Outlook - The strong performance of the summer market is expected to inject robust momentum into the tourism sector for the second half of the year, leading to a shift towards quality competition [10]