Exotic locations lure the nation's wealthy tourists

High-net-worth individuals are providing fresh impetus to the luxury travel market in China, reports Shi Jing from Shanghai

Luxury trips, which require plenty of money as well as lots of spare time, have become popular among China's newly rich.

The 11-day New Oriental Express trip, set to start on July 8, was an instant hit after being unveiled in mid-April despite its high price tag of 32,000 yuan ($5,160) per person.