Beijing Review

May Day Momentum

This year’s May Day holiday (May 1-5) experienced a surge in both domestic and outbound travel. While domestic tourism continued its rise, overseas destinations saw a return of Chinese tourists.

Approximately 8.5 million exit and entry trips were made by Chinese nationals during the May Day holiday, a 35.1-percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to the National Immigration Administration.

According to data from

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