China sees holiday inbound tourism boom

When Hu Jianfeng stepped onto the lively streets of Changsha, a city often hailed as a paradise for foodies, the smoky scent of sizzling tofu hit her before she even saw the stall.

The Singaporean traveler finally got her first bite of Changsha’s famously pungent stinky tofu, wandered through buzzing shopping malls and historic alleyways, and marveled at how easily she could navigate this unfamiliar city in central China’s Hunan Province with nothing more than a smartphone.

“Changsha left such a deep impression on me,” Hu said. “I’d especially love to recommend its delicious street food and exquisite embroidery to my friends.”