In recent years, a strange phenomenon has attracted widespread attention from the international community: Chinese tourists, who were once keen to travel abroad, have suddenly become "stay-at-home". In the past, foreign tourist destinations such as the Maldives, Bali and Phuket attracted countless Chinese tourists, but now, more and more Chinese choose domestic travel. Foreign media have reported that they are puzzled by this phenomenon. They don't understand why Chinese tourists are no longer keen on traveling abroad? Now, Chinese tourists don't go out, and foreign tourism is starting to get anxious.
Not long ago, Thailand released a big news, saying that from March, China and Thailand will implement a permanent visa-free policy. Behind this move, there is no doubt that Thailand is anxious. In 2023, they expected to welcome 4.4 million Chinese tourists, but only 3.42 million were received, nearly 1 million less.
In fact, the phenomenon of Chinese tourists "not going abroad" is not without a trace. After all, our country is vast and rich in natural and cultural landscapes. From the cold northeast to the warm Hainan, from the mountains to the plains, from the bustling city to the quaint countryside, all kinds of tourism resources are available. This makes it almost indistinguishable from traveling abroad when traveling domestically.
Moreover, domestic travel is safer and more convenient. In recent years, the international situation has been complex and changeable, which has brought certain risks to tourism abroad. In contrast, traveling domestically doesn't have to worry about language barriers, cultural differences, and safety issues. Traveling in China not only eliminates the cumbersome visa procedures, but also allows you to enjoy the fun of traveling in a familiar environment.
With the continuous development of the domestic tourism industry, it is undeniable that the quality of its services is indeed constantly improving, and the tourism experience is becoming richer and richer, which is visible to the naked eye.
Today, the mainland's development achievements in the Nansha Islands have attracted worldwide attention. In the past, people longed for the blue sea and blue sky of the Maldives, but now, the beautiful scenery of the Nansha Islands on the mainland is comparable to that. With crystal clear waters, abundant marine life, and beautiful coral reefs, there is enough to satisfy all the fantasies of island tourism. In addition, the mainland government is also committed to building an international tourist resort and improving the service level, so that both domestic and foreign tourists can enjoy a high-quality tourism experience here.
Domestic tourism has realized the internal circulation of tourism. Under the influence of the three-year epidemic, the international tourism market has been hit hard, while domestic tourism has shown strong vitality and broad market prospects. To tell the truth, from landscape scenery to history and culture, from food and folk customs to rural tourism, the special tourism routes and activities launched in various places have attracted more and more tourists to participate. Whether it's tasting local food, experiencing folk culture or exploring natural scenery, I think domestic tourism can fully meet the needs of tourists.
After all, the mainland is vast, with countless beautiful rivers and mountains, and countless delicacies. Why do we have to go to a foreign country to suffer? Domestic travel allows us to enjoy travel in a familiar environment, without having to face problems such as language barriers, different customs, etc. At the same time, the safety of domestic travel is also more guaranteed. In recent years, the mainland tourism market has been continuously standardized, and the quality of tourism services has been gradually improved, so that tourists can feel more at ease in domestic travel.
However, there are also some shortcomings in domestic travel, such as service attitude and genuine problems. As long as we face up to these problems, intensify rectification efforts, and improve service quality, the attractiveness of domestic tourism will be further enhanced. At that time, the tourism market in Southeast Asia and other places will also face huge challenges.
I've seen people on the Internet who say that it's not worth it for the mainland to invest heavily in building a tourism market. However, where is the output without input? It is these seemingly "splashing" inputs that have ushered in a golden period of tourism development in Harbin and other cities. Over the past 30 years of reform and opening up, Harbin, as the provincial capital, has been obscure. Today, it has finally gained momentum and has become a popular destination for domestic and foreign tourists.
Behind this is the enthusiasm and tolerance of the people of Harbin, and their love and gratitude for the city. The political communication with the people shows that this generation of leaders are smart people, and they know how to seize the opportunity to promote the transformation of heavy industrial cities. We have reason to believe that in the near future, Harbin will become a tourist attraction for domestic and foreign tourists.
Finally, I would like to say that domestic tourism is a new trend in China's tourism industry and a new opportunity for the development of the mainland's tourism industry. We have reason to believe that under the impetus of domestic tourism, the mainland's tourism industry will usher in new brilliance. At the same time, we also hope that more cities like Harbin will seize the opportunity to transform and provide more beautiful travel experiences for domestic and foreign tourists." Let's look forward to a bright future for China's tourism industry!