Overseas tourists make full use of payment platforms

Digital platforms and lifestyle services are popular among domestic travelers as well as inbound visitors over the weeklong holiday.

Overseas travelers are also making full use of digital tools and payment platforms to experience and enjoy the vibrancy of the country during the peak travel season.

The amount of spending made by inbound tourists using Alipay surged 120 percent between October 1 and October 4 from the same period a year ago, according to the online payment service provider.

The number of merchants that have accepted foreign payments also more than doubled from a year ago.