The number of domestic tourists in the first half of this year reached 2.826 billion, an increase of 11.4%. Domestic tourism revenue was 2.45 trillion yuan, an increase of 12.5%.
According to China’s National Development and Reform Commission data on August 2, the number of domestic tourists in the first half of this year reached 2.826 billion, an increase of 11.4%. Domestic tourism revenue was 2.45 trillion yuan, an increase of 12.5%.
As the Belt and Road initiative moves forward, Chinese travelers are increasingly looking for overseas destinations. During the first six months of 2018, up to 71.31 million Chinese traveled abroad, up by 15% year-on-year.