The May Day holiday is approaching, the reporter learned from a number of platforms, from the current booking situation, this year's "May Day" tourism popularity in last year's high on the basis of steady increase, and the Qingming holiday to short and medium-distance travel is different, the May Day holiday in the long-term tourism has become the protagonist. The growth of outbound and inbound travel orders is more obvious.
In the morning, the reporter saw in the Ctrip travel store of Hankou Sunshine Garden that many citizens who planned to travel during the "May Day" holiday were consulting related businesses in the store.
Chen Lin, city manager of Ctrip's Evergreen Garden business department, told reporters that compared with the Qingming holiday at the beginning of this month, the "May Day" holiday is longer, so medium and long-term travel orders account for 56% of the total orders. At present, Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Nanjing, Xi'an, Wuhan, Guangzhou and Changsha have become the top ten popular tourist destinations during the May Day holiday.
Chen Lin, the city manager of the business department of Ctrip Sunshine Garden, introduced that the citizens who have travel plans on May Day have begun to book since the beginning of April, and many popular routes have been sold out, especially the outbound travel market is particularly hot, such as the current customized tours, small group tours are also very popular with the public, and the places with more consultation are to go to Guizhou, Xi'an, Xiamen, Yunnan, Sanya and other destinations.
In terms of air ticket prices, as of April 22, the average domestic air ticket booking price during the "May Day" holiday was nearly 1,000 yuan. Among them, the average price of air ticket bookings departing on May 1 is the highest, taking Wuhan to Dali as an example: on April 22, the price of a one-way ticket from Wuhan to Dali was 580 yuan, while the price of departing on May 1 was 1,000 yuan. According to industry insiders, the price of air tickets to popular destinations and popular time points in the later period may continue to rise due to strong demand.
The reporter also noted that overseas travel is also a popular choice for tourists during this year's "May Day". Travellers to neighboring countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan and South Korea in Southeast Asia, especially visa-exempt countries, are expected to see a more significant increase.
According to reports, during the May Day holiday, Thailand tourism can generally travel to and from Thailand within 4,000 yuan per person for a week, and if you want to choose a more cost-effective island, Nha Trang is also a good choice.
At the same time, during the "May Day" period, many elderly people choose to take a cruise ship.
Chen Lin, city manager of Ctrip's Sunshine Garden business department, told reporters that cruise ships are generally more suitable for middle-aged and elderly people, and domestic cruise ships have cruise ships from Wuhan or Yichang to Chongqing, and international lines have cruise ships from Shanghai to Aidama Du, Japan and South Korea. The price generally ranges from 3,000 yuan to 5,000 yuan, and according to the position, it is generally played for five days and four nights, or six days and five nights.
Outbound travel, safety first. What are the common safety concerns of Chinese tourists traveling overseas?
The vast majority of Chinese tourists do not have a high level of foreign language proficiency, and there are obstacles in overseas travel communication, and they are relatively passive when encountering safety issues. Some of the safety issues that may be encountered are natural disasters such as typhoons, tsunamis, thunderstorms and earthquakes. For example, tourists traveling to Southeast Asian islands often encounter flight or boat cancellations due to weather conditions. Social security, some countries are not quiet, Chinese tourists should be wary of robbery and theft. Food hygiene, some tourists are prone to food poisoning and other situations when dining overseas, so special attention needs to be paid to it. Cultural differences, Chinese tourists should respect local culture and religious beliefs, and avoid unnecessary conflicts.
What should I do to ensure safety before I go?
Chinese tourists should first confirm whether the validity period of their passport has reached 6 months. If you are traveling in a group, contact the person in charge of the travel agency in advance to confirm the details and precautions. If you are traveling independently, you should first clarify the local visa requirements and entry policies, and now many countries start to fill out the electronic arrival card in advance.
Please arrive at the airport well in advance for check-in, as it is recommended to arrive earlier during peak season. Like the "May Day" holiday, there are many tourists, arrive at the airport early, and have time to deal with baggage consignment and customs immigration issues. If you are participating in a group tour, try to sign up through a formal platform or travel agency. Independent travelers must make a strategy in advance and avoid going to unconventional attractions.
It is recommended that some tourists with weak physique wear masks as much as possible in some noisy places to avoid contracting infectious diseases.
What are the key factors for Chinese tourists to choose a safe destination?
When choosing a safe tourist destination, we should pay attention to the following points: first, the political environment should be stable, second, the transportation should be convenient, third, the food should be diversified and hygienic, fourth, the weather conditions should be good, and the fifth, the hotel should be guaranteed.
It is recommended that Chinese tourists choose popular and mature scenic spots, especially first-time outbound tourists, to avoid unpopular Internet celebrity niche scenic spots, because many foreign unpopular scenic spots have poor basic settings, poor network signal, and safety and life cannot be guaranteed.