Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – With the 2024 National Day holiday approaching, tourists across China are eagerly anticipating their travels, like a surging torrent. Yunnan, a major tourism province, will undoubtedly be a shining star in this tourism boom.
According to data from Ctrip, as of the end of September, Yunnan's tourism orders during the National Day holiday increased by 16% year-on-year, hotel orders by 20%, flight orders by 22%, family travel orders by 13%, and rural tourism orders by 58%... Yunnan, with its unique tourism resources, has successfully attracted tourists from all over the country. Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen are the main source cities for tourists during the National Day holiday; Chengdu, Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, and Xi'an are the most popular travel destinations for local residents.
The seven-day National Day holiday also provides many tourists with an excellent opportunity for outbound travel. The top 10 outbound travel destinations for Yunnan are Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Laos, Vietnam, Singapore, South Korea, Indonesia, Australia, and the United States. The top 10 inbound tourist destinations were Malaysia, Singapore, the United States, Australia, Thailand, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Japan, Canada, and Indonesia.
According to Ctrip statistics, the most popular scenic spots in Yunnan during the National Day holiday were Wild Elephant Valley, Pudacuo National Park, Manting Park, Lugu Lake, and Tiger Leaping Gorge (Shangri-La section).
Wild Elephant Valley, located within the Mengyangzi Nature Reserve of Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve and a UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Reserve, is China's first national park themed on animal and environmental protection. Here, visitors can interact closely with Asian elephants, experience the charm of the tropical rainforest, and, if lucky, even spot wild elephant herds.
Pudacuo National Park, situated in the heart of the "Three Parallel Rivers" World Natural Heritage site in northwestern Yunnan, is one of the main tourist attractions in Shangri-La. It boasts abundant natural landscapes and ecological resources, especially breathtaking in autumn. Visitors can enjoy hiking and immerse themselves in the charm of nature.
Manting Park, located in Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, is a natural village-style park. Formerly the royal garden of the Dai kings, it boasts a history of over 1300 years. Visitors can admire the various flowers and plants within the park, learn about the characteristics and growing environments of tropical plants, and experience the cultural customs of the Dai people.
Lugu Lake in Lijiang boasts stunning natural scenery and diverse ethnic customs. Visitors can not only enjoy boat tours of the lake and mountains but also visit traditional Mosuo villages to learn about the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Mosuo people.
Tiger Leaping Gorge, a magnificent epic etched into the earth, is hailed by *China National Geographic* as one of the world's ten most beautiful classic hiking routes. Tiger Leaping Gorge in Shangri-La is renowned for its grandeur, uniqueness, danger, and steepness, ranking fourth in the world and second in China. Standing before Tiger Leaping Gorge, you will be awestruck by the breathtaking scenery before you; the deep gorge and towering peaks seem like a masterpiece of nature's artistry.
In addition, Kunming, as the capital city of Yunnan Province, also saw a significant increase in tourism bookings during the National Day holiday. Tourism bookings increased by 17% year-on-year, hotel bookings by 29%, flight bookings by 18%, family travel bookings by 3%, and rural tourism bookings by 41%. Popular local attractions included Colorful Yunnan Happy World, Yunnan Ethnic Village, Xishan Scenic Area, Stone Forest Scenic Area, and Colorful Yunnan Ancient Dian Hot Spring Resort. (Yu Shiqi)
