Traveling in a crowd

Travelers with a bad case of wanderlust and no cash are turning to crowdfunding to get financial backing for their trips.

For people who have big travel dreams but no money, crowdfunding among friends and strangers is one way to pay for a trip - as long as you can provide value for money.

More travelers with fantastic tour ideas are raising money for their trip from people who are inspired and touched by their plans. The financial backers receive various rewards depending on how much money they contribute. Rewards can include souvenirs, travel tips, and face-to-face meetings. The idea originated in the United States and today, more Chinese travelers are turning online to ask strangers to fund their travels.