Sharp fall in tourism hits Beijing
By Zheng Xin | China Daily | Updated: 2014-01-13 08:00
Weak economy, a strong yuan, as well as smog given as reasons
Beijing witnessed an unexpected sharp drop in inbound tourism in 2013, as tourism officials looked for ways to reverse the trend.
From January to November, the city recorded 4.2 million visitors, down 10.3 percent year-on-year, the Beijing Tourism Development Commission reported.
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