Group 1 - The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region held a cultural and tourism development event on the 22nd and 23rd of 2025 in Baotou, launching 10 self-driving travel products and 7 themed self-driving routes to enhance visitor options [1][2] - The 10 self-driving travel products include diverse experiences such as the "渡·阴山" journey in Bayannur, the "中国之路" resort in Wuhai, and the Qin Great Wall off-road race in Baotou, among others, showcasing the region's natural beauty and historical significance [1] - The 7 themed self-driving routes connect various natural landscapes across Inner Mongolia, including deserts, grasslands, rivers, and mountains, allowing tourists to explore unique cultural attractions along the way [1] Group 2 - The event also introduced the first batch of 9 health tourism demonstration bases, highlighting locations like Ulanqab's summer climate and Keshiketeng's hot springs, aimed at attracting visitors with wellness and culinary experiences [2] - Inner Mongolia boasts over 200 high-quality self-driving camping sites, leading the national RV and self-driving market, and is focusing on developing ecological tourism routes to enhance its tourism offerings [2] - The region is actively promoting the integration of culture, tourism, sports, and commerce, as well as the first batch of tourism counties, to foster a comprehensive development plan for the tourism industry [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates a surge in last-minute travel bookings during the Dragon Boat Festival, with a notable rise in the "book today, travel tomorrow" model [1] - The overlap of the Dragon Boat Festival with Children's Day has invigorated the tourism market, leading to increased participation in various cultural activities such as dragon boat races and traditional crafts [1] - Popular domestic travel destinations during the festival include Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Sanya, Nanjing, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Chongqing, Suzhou, and Xi'an, reflecting a diverse and fragmented booking trend among travelers [1] Group 2 - The tourism market in third- and fourth-tier cities and county-level areas is experiencing significant growth, with destinations like Urumqi, Yan'an, and Nanjing showing notable increases in visitor numbers [2] - Families with young children have emerged as a primary consumer group during the festival, favoring destinations with theme parks and cultural venues [2] - Self-driving and high-speed rail travel have become the preferred modes of transportation for travelers, with cities like Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Beijing leading in self-drive bookings [2] Group 3 - Group travel products, particularly "destination tours," have gained popularity, with packages such as "5-day tour in Beijing" and "3-day tour in Nanjing" being highly sought after [3]

Group 1 - The upcoming "May Day" holiday is seeing a significant increase in travel bookings, with a 326% year-on-year rise in related search interest as of April 27 [1] - Tuniu reported over 220% week-on-week growth in group booking numbers for the "May Day" holiday as of April 25, with hotel bookings up over 120% and flight bookings up over 80% [1] - There is a notable surge in packaged travel product bookings, with group tour product reservations increasing by over three times week-on-week as of April 25 [1] Group 2 - Both destination group tours and self-driving tour products are experiencing high booking interest, with week-on-week increases of over 120% and 80% respectively [1] - According to Fliggy's report, the average spending per traveler for the "May Day" holiday has significantly increased year-on-year, indicating a trend towards longer and more in-depth travel experiences [1]