Jiangsu Province reported stable growth of cultural and tourism spending during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday from June 8 to 10.
The province’s A-class tourist attractions, key rural tourism villages, nightlife destinations, and cultural venues received 11.9 million tourist trips over the three-day holiday, up 16% compared to the same holiday last year. This generated a total tourism revenue of 4.8 billion yuan, a 15.1% increase year-on-year.
A majority of tourists opted for short-distance visits, either around the city or in rural areas. Popular destinations in the province include the Confucius Temple-Qinhuai River Scenic Area and Zhongshan Mountain National Park in Nanjing, and the Pingjiang historic district, Jinji Lake scenic spot, and the Taihu Lake tourism area, all located in Suzhou City.
Programs focusing on Huaiyang cuisine, city walks, and museums were particular popular among visitors. In addition, online travel platforms including Ctrip and Tuniu saw a significant increase in bookings for self-guided tours in the province.
Jiangsu’s inbound tourism markets is also recovering, as the province has implemented several supportive measures. On June 9, more than 40 South Korean tourists arrived in Lianyungang aboard a cruise ship, exploring the historical and cultural heritage of the traditional Chinese festival.
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