Opinion: Promoting Tourism to China Has a Multitude of Benefits

[para. 1] In recent developments, attracting foreign tourists to China has emerged as a significant growth point for the domestic economy. This trend has been particularly evident since the beginning of 2024, with noticeable spikes in foreign visitors. For example, weekend trips from South Korea to Shanghai have become increasingly popular. Data from an online travel platform indicates that during the 2024 Lunar New Year holiday, hotel and flight bookings from South Korea to China experienced more than a fivefold increase compared to the same period in the previous year. Shanghai, Qingdao, Beijing, Guangzhou, and Yanbian in Jilin province are noted as top destinations for these tourists, highlighting the vast potential in China’s…