Post-80s main force in China's outbound tourism
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Young people, the main force of outbound tourism in China, usually take short trips, as their vacations generally last less than 10 days.
The report shows that more than 70 per cent of tourists travel once per year. 37 per cent of outbound tourists will go abroad several times. In order to avoid the complexities of the visa application process, 87.6 per cent of outbound tourists use travel agencies for their arrangements.
Shopping and sightseeing
According to the report, the majority of Chinese tourists traveling abroad are interested in sightseeing, followed by leisure and relaxation. Around 44 per cent of tourists travel for shopping. Beautiful scenery is a factor that is most attractive to Chinese travelers. Visitors are also interested in unique culture, history and architecture.
The report indicates that shopping is an important part of Chinese tourists' spending on overseas trips (20,000 per capita in total), making up 57.8 per cent of the total. Other costs include accommodation, transport, tickets for scenic spots, entertainment, and tipping.
The article is edited and translated from《能挣敢花 80后成中国人出境游主体》, source: China Youth Daily, author: Qi Zheng
