A rural room upgrade

Chinese tourists are looking for room upgrades while they are away from home, but unlike travelers from more stagnant economies, they are ready to pay big, even when their "home away from home" is in the middle of nowhere.

Statistics from the first China International Minsu Development Forum held in Zhejiang at the end of May showed that in 2015, the market size of such accommodations exceeded 20 billion yuan.

The market is divided into two sub-categories - minsu located in urban areas for sightseers and those tucked away in rural regions. According to a report from the forum, the largest of its kind in China, the latter category appears to hold more promise.