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Chinese Cities Vigilant Over Tourist Traps as Tourism Picks Up

Timely reports on issues and events from across China. Drawing on a vast range of sources, these succinct articles provide insights into the significance of each issue in a wider context.

NEWS

Various offenses, including forced shopping and the overcharging of visitors, in major destinations have gone viral on social media.

Li Xin

As Tourism Bounces Back, China’s Travel Bloggers Ride the Rebound

Articles that cut to the core of contemporary China. In-depth, informed, and carefully crafted, every piece is carried by the voices of the story’s participants.

FEATURES

Most had no place to go while restrictions were in place. But as China looks past the pandemic, travel influencers, on whom many increasingly depend to make decisions, may hold the key to a quick revival.

Wang Lianzhang

Chinese Airlines Added Fewer Captains Since 2019, Says New Report

According to the Civil Aviation Administration, the growth rate of captains fell to just 2% over the last three years.

Yang Caini

Across China, A Frenzy to Get Ahead on Labor Day Travel Plans

As of Feb. 28, hotel bookings for the five-day holiday in May soared 14,400% compared to the same period in 2019.

Amid Safety Concerns Over Outdoor Activities, Zhejiang Steps In

Under new government rules, operators involved in rural tourism and adventure sports must draw up safety plans or face fines.

Ye Zhanhang

A Chinese Village Bet Its Future on Tourism. Then, COVID Hit.

Hebian was one of many Chinese villages that escaped poverty by transforming into a tourist resort. But when the pandemic struck, the village was forced to reinvent itself once again.

Li Pasha

In Sichuan Park, Monkeys Keep Visitors Wary, Staff on Their Toes

At Mount Emei, staff follow monkeys around the whole day to prevent them from harassing tourists.

China’s Tourism Rebound Faces a Roadblock: A Lack of Travel Agents

Millions of Chinese tourists are ready to start traveling overseas again. But the travel industry isn’t ready for them.

Ni Dandan

From Cosplay to Viral Videos, New Tourism Ads Are a Sight to See

Hoping to capitalize on renewed travel interest, officials in lesser-known destinations hope social media campaigns will lure more visitors.

After Three Years, Chinese Tourists Ready to Hit the Road Again

While group tours to 20 countries have resumed, experts say a full recovery will still take time.

China’s Spring Festival 2023 in Numbers 

From tourism to the box office, several sectors have seen business surge for the first time in years.

China’s Tourist Sites Welcome Huge Holiday Crowds 

Some major attractions received a record number of visitors, leading to overcrowding.

As Global Marathons Beckon, China’s Runners Ready to Race Again

With travel restrictions lifted in China, amateur runners are rushing to register at overseas events. But for now, the coveted Pyongyang Marathon will have to wait.

With Borders Reopening, Many Chinese Are Ready to Travel Again

Searches for outbound destinations on travel sites soared to a three-year high, though flights and other services still remain costly.

China’s Sluggish Inbound Travel Will Recover in 2023: Report 

The country is expected to welcome more visitors as COVID curbs are likely to be loosened further next year.

Luo Meihan

‘End of an Era’ as Lonely Planet Folds Its Chinese Magazine 

Chinese travel enthusiasts are mourning the loss of the magazine that brought them the joy of discovering the world before and amid the pandemic.

Camping Is a Fad in China. Now Authorities Seek to Regulate It. 

The unregulated development of the market has led to safety and environmental concerns.

As China’s Economy Stutters, the Elderly Are Emerging as Big Spenders

Insulated from the economic slowdown, retirees have become the driving force of China’s struggling tourism industry.

Fan Yiying

China Spends Holiday ‘Lying Flat’ Amid Heavy Travel Restrictions

With long-distance travel strictly controlled, many Chinese are checking into upscale local resorts for the weeklong National Day holiday.

The Community Airbnb Fostered Will Be Missed, Hosts Say

As the hotel platform ends service in China, its most dedicated hosts say they’ll miss the community as much as the income.