China’s tourism industry roared back to life during the just-concluded New Year’s Day holiday, surpassing pre-pandemic levels in both visitor numbers and revenue.
Domestic destinations welcomed a staggering 135 million visitors over the three-day break, a staggering 155.3-percent surge compared to the same period last year, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said on Monday. This figure even marks a 9.4 percent increase compared to 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted travel.
The holiday proved equally lucrative, with tourism-related revenue soaring 200.7 percent year-on-year to over 79.7 billion yuan ($11.23 billion). Notably, this figure also stands 5.6 percent higher than that recorded in 2019, solidifying the industry’s recovery and exceeding pre-pandemic performance.
The ministry noted a…
