#CHINA-FESTIVAL QINGMING-DOMESTIC TRAVEL-INCREASE (CN)

Xinhua
07 Apr 2025, 17:18 GMT+10

(250407) -- BEIJING, April 7, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy camel rides at the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring scenic spot in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, April 5, 2025. China recorded 126 million domestic trips during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday that ended Sunday, a 6.3 percent increase from the previous year, according to data released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Monday.

Tourism revenue reached 57.55 billion yuan (about 8 billion U.S. dollars), up 6.7 percent year on year, as more travelers embraced short getaways and outdoor activities.

The holiday, traditionally a time for tomb sweeping and honoring ancestors in China, also saw growing demand for rural escapes and nature excursions, with self-drive trips, cycling and hiking among the most popular choices. (Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua)

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