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Chinese tourists take pictures near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. China’s travellers are increasingly skipping traditional Western destinations in favour of the Middle East, Latin America and Southeast Asia, currency data suggests. Photo: Reuters
China's economic recovery

‘Gone down a lot’: why Chinese travellers are shunning US and Europe

China’s tourists are increasingly skipping Western destinations in favour of the Middle East and Southeast Asia, Travelex data shows.

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Banking & finance

Trip.com revenue beats estimates as travel rebound, visa plans fuel optimism

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China’s C919 passenger plane

China’s C919 jet passes Lunar New Year test as usage rate soars

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Trending in China

Woman in China fears hotel hidden cameras, creates makeshift tent to shield bed

Method is straightforward, requires affordable materials, produces very satisfactory results.

A woman in China, concerned about hidden cameras in her hotel room, fashioned a makeshift tent to protect her bed. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
Japan

Why Japan is the No 1 travel destination for Chinese tourists

The weak yen has spurred many Chinese nationals to visit Japan, while food is the biggest motivator for them to travel to the region.

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Asia travel

Best things to do and see in Qingdao, handsome Chinese port city

A vibrant coastal city and popular tourist destination, Qingdao’s natural beauty and interesting architecture make it a photography hotspot.

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Foreigners in China

China grants Asean tour groups visa-free access to Yunnan travel hub

Tourists from Southeast Asian bloc countries may visit Xishuangbanna – known for ethnic minority cultures – for up to six days.

Tourists visit a night fair in the southwestern Chinese city of Jinghong in Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous prefecture in February 2023. Photo: Xinhua
Asia travel

Opinion | Working in China reminds me of its cultural riches and authenticity

For this Hongkonger, the lesson of a stint in mainland China is that integration is not just economic but cultural and requires an open mind.

Lunar New Year

China’s Lunar New Year spending spree offers hope for consumption boost

Statistics indicate domestic consumption broke several records during this year’s holiday, with lower-end spending seeing the biggest gains.

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Hong Kong economy

Letters | Cruise, not medical, tourism the key for Hong Kong

Readers discuss where the focus of the city’s attempts to boost tourism should lie, and preparations for the Asian Winter Games in Harbin.

The international luxury cruise ship Silver Nova makes its first visit to Hong Kong and berths at Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui in October 2024. Photo: Sam Tsang
Shenzhen

Heading to Shenzhen from Hong Kong? Here’s where to stay, eat, shop and unwind

Shenzhen is now a more popular weekend destination than Macau among Hongkongers looking for great deals on food, accommodation and designer shopping – without the need to hop on a plane.

The Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen is located in the Upperhills neighbourhood close to Bijiashan Park and Lianhuashan Park. Photo: Handout
Mainland China

Video | Buffaloes and smoke machines: staged rural scenes go viral in China

Villagers in China’s Fujian province pose with a buffalo, wear straw hats and are surrounded by artificial smoke as they create ‘perfect shots’ for visitors.

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Asia travel

Staged China rural scenes go viral, tourists pay US$40 to film them

Rural residents in China’s Fujian province have gone viral on Douyin and RedNote by indulging visitors’ nostalgia with staged country scenes.

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China’s economic stimulus

Lunar New Year travel to China surges 200% as visa-free policies pay off

China logged a steep increase in inbound travel bookings for this year’s holiday, while the country’s outbound travel sector also showed signs of recovery.

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Tourists from Belarus and Russia pose for a photo in Shanghai’s Yu Garden. China has seen an upsurge in tourism during the Lunar New Year holiday. Photo: Xinhua
Lunar New Year

China boosts train and bus services as workers cut Lunar New Year travels short

Chinese provinces launch extra transport services as migrant workers return to coastal cities to get a leg up in sluggish job market.

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Travellers line up to board a train at a railway station in the east China city of Nantong in Jiangsu province on Monday ahead of Lunar New Year. Photo: AP
Lunar New Year

‘Little luxuries’: China’s crystal industry shimmers amid economic unease

Crystals with perceived properties to heal and enhance career prospects are increasingly becoming a source of hope and comfort in tough times.

Woman of our time

China’s ‘road-tripping auntie’ vows to keep going after divorce comes through

Accidental feminist icon Su Min, who hit the road after leaving her abusive husband, says ‘it wasn’t until 60 that I truly began to understand life’.

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Artificial intelligence

Lunar New Year travellers try to outsmart algorithms for cheaper fares

Concerns of algorithm abuse, such as unfair pricing targeting different demographics, have prompted users to try creative solutions.

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Crowds at Shanghai’s Hongqiao railway station during the Lunar New Year travel rush. Photo: Reuters
Lunar New Year

Chinese tourists, wary of Thailand, plan other stops for Lunar New Year travel

Worried for their safety, China’s outbound tourists have pulled back on Thailand travel plans, opting for Japan and Malaysia as alternatives.

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Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year celebrations begin in China

Spring Festival celebrations include a reunion dinner gathering for pet dogs in Shanghai

Greater Bay Area

Dim sum to dessert soup, 5 of Guangzhou’s best restaurants

From a Michelin-recommended roasted pigeon restaurant to noodle and congee joints, must-try places for your next trip to Guangdong’s capital.

Dim sum at South Sea Fishing Village, Guangzhou. Photo: RedNote/539234573
Hong Kong tourism

Opinion | How Hong Kong can ride the ‘China travel’ wave to boost tourism

Hong Kong and the mainland are seeing rises in foreign arrivals, and working together could drive the city’s tourism industry to new heights.

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A tourist takes a photo from an open-top bus on November 21, 2024. Photo: May Tse
Art

Weekend art getaway to Foshan, China – a 2-day itinerary for unique event

Just over an hour’s train ride from Hong Kong, Foshan is holding an art biennial that encourages people to explore its villages and islands.

Trending in China

Bus sojourn sees China student spend just US$110 on fares from Beijing to Hong Kong

University student with fascination for public transport travels from north to south of country, inspires people online to indulge their sense of freedom.

Lunar New Year

China’s Lunar New Year travel rush begins

Authorities expect a record 9 billion domestic trips during the 40-day period

Hundreds of millions in China head home for Lunar New Year as travel rush begins
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Food and Drinks

The best food in Xiamen, from oyster omelettes to soups that tempt monks

The Michelin Guide to Fujian debuted in 2024 and Xiamen is foodie heaven, with street stalls serving classics and restaurants updating them.

A 50-year-old shop in Xiamen that sells traditional snacks typical of southern Fujian province in southeast China. Photo: Pin Yen Tan
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Take multipronged approach to become global aviation hub

For Hong Kong, sky is literally the limit if city’s carriers can offer competitive fares, top-notch services and a wide variety of destinations.

China's economic recovery

China’s aviation sector in clear skies of profit after 4 turbulent years

Civil aviation in China returned to profitability in 2024, the industry’s first positive return after four years of pandemic-induced losses.

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