The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has reported a robust recovery in China's cultural and tourism industry during the 2023 Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays.
According to data from the Ministry, over the 8-day holiday period from September 29 to October 6, there were 826 million domestic tourist trips, representing a significant 71.3 percent increase compared to the previous year on a comparable basis. In comparison to 2019, there was a noteworthy 4.1 percent growth.
Total revenue from domestic tourism reached 753.43 billion yuan (US$103.24 billion), marking a 129.5 percent year-on-year increase. Compared to 2019, there was a 1.5 percent growth.
