Spring Festival Holiday Travel Data

Spring Festival Holiday Travel Data

BINZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 13, 2024 - Tourists visit the Ancient City Scenic area in Binzhou city, East China's Shandong province, Feb 13, 2024. According to data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, 474 million domestic trips were made nationwide, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; Domestic tourists spent 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with 2019 on a comparable basis.

Spring Festival Holiday Travel Data

Spring Festival Holiday Travel Data

BINZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 14, 2024 - Tourists visit Sunwu Nevernight City in Binzhou City, East China's Shandong province, Feb 16, 2024. According to data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, 474 million domestic trips were made nationwide, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; Domestic tourists spent 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with 2019 on a comparable basis.

Spring Festival Holiday Travel Data

Spring Festival Holiday Travel Data

ZIBO, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - Tourists read books at Zhongshuge Bookstore in Zibo city, East China's Shandong province, Feb 16, 2024. (Note: Flip the photo 180¡ã) According to data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, 474 million domestic trips were made nationwide, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; Domestic tourists spent 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with 2019 on a comparable basis.

Spring Festival Holiday Travel Data

Spring Festival Holiday Travel Data

BINZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 14, 2024 - Tourists visit Sunwu Nevernight City in Binzhou City, East China's Shandong province, Feb 16, 2024. According to data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, 474 million domestic trips were made nationwide, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; Domestic tourists spent 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with 2019 on a comparable basis.

Spring Festival Holiday Travel Data

Spring Festival Holiday Travel Data

BINZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 13, 2024 - Tourists visit the Ancient City Scenic area in Binzhou city, East China's Shandong province, Feb 13, 2024. According to data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, 474 million domestic trips were made nationwide, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; Domestic tourists spent 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with 2019 on a comparable basis.

Spring Festival Holiday Travel Data

Spring Festival Holiday Travel Data

BINZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 14, 2024 - Tourists visit Sunwu Nevernight City in Binzhou City, East China's Shandong province, Feb 16, 2024. According to data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, 474 million domestic trips were made nationwide, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; Domestic tourists spent 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with 2019 on a comparable basis.

Spring Festival Holiday Travel Data

Spring Festival Holiday Travel Data

BINZHOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 14, 2024 - Tourists visit Sunwu Nevernight City in Binzhou City, East China's Shandong province, Feb 16, 2024. According to data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, 474 million domestic trips were made nationwide, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; Domestic tourists spent 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with 2019 on a comparable basis.

Spring Festival Holiday Travel Data

Spring Festival Holiday Travel Data

ZIBO, CHINA - FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - Tourists read books at Zhongshuge Bookstore in Zibo city, East China's Shandong province, Feb 16, 2024. (Note: Flip the photo 180¡ã) According to data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, 474 million domestic trips were made nationwide, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; Domestic tourists spent 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with 2019 on a comparable basis.

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

NANJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 17, 2024 - Tourists visit the Confucius Temple scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb. 17, 2024. According to the data center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, 474 million domestic trips were made during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; The total expenditure of domestic tourists was 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis.

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

NANJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 17, 2024 - Tourists visit the Confucius Temple scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb. 17, 2024. According to the data center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, 474 million domestic trips were made during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; The total expenditure of domestic tourists was 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis.

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

NANJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 17, 2024 - Tourists visit the Confucius Temple scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb. 17, 2024. According to the data center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, 474 million domestic trips were made during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; The total expenditure of domestic tourists was 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis.

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

NANJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 17, 2024 - Tourists visit the Confucius Temple scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb. 17, 2024. According to the data center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, 474 million domestic trips were made during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; The total expenditure of domestic tourists was 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis.

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

NANJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 17, 2024 - Tourists visit the Confucius Temple scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb. 17, 2024. According to the data center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, 474 million domestic trips were made during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; The total expenditure of domestic tourists was 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis.

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

NANJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 17, 2024 - Tourists visit the Confucius Temple scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb. 17, 2024. According to the data center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, 474 million domestic trips were made during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; The total expenditure of domestic tourists was 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis.

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

NANJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 17, 2024 - Tourists visit the Confucius Temple scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb. 17, 2024. According to the data center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, 474 million domestic trips were made during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; The total expenditure of domestic tourists was 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis.

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

NANJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 17, 2024 - Tourists visit the Confucius Temple scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb. 17, 2024. According to the data center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, 474 million domestic trips were made during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; The total expenditure of domestic tourists was 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis.

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

NANJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 17, 2024 - Tourists visit the Confucius Temple scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb. 17, 2024. According to the data center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, 474 million domestic trips were made during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; The total expenditure of domestic tourists was 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis.

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

NANJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 17, 2024 - Tourists visit the Confucius Temple scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb. 17, 2024. According to the data center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, 474 million domestic trips were made during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; The total expenditure of domestic tourists was 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis.

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

NANJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 17, 2024 - Tourists visit the Confucius Temple scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb. 17, 2024. According to the data center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, 474 million domestic trips were made during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; The total expenditure of domestic tourists was 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis.

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

NANJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 17, 2024 - Tourists visit the Confucius Temple scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb. 17, 2024. According to the data center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, 474 million domestic trips were made during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; The total expenditure of domestic tourists was 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis.

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

NANJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 17, 2024 - Tourists visit the Confucius Temple scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb. 17, 2024. According to the data center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, 474 million domestic trips were made during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; The total expenditure of domestic tourists was 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis.

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

NANJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 17, 2024 - Tourists visit the Confucius Temple scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb. 17, 2024. According to the data center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, 474 million domestic trips were made during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; The total expenditure of domestic tourists was 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis.

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

NANJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 17, 2024 - Tourists visit the Confucius Temple scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb. 17, 2024. According to the data center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, 474 million domestic trips were made during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; The total expenditure of domestic tourists was 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis.

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

NANJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 17, 2024 - Tourists visit the Confucius Temple scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb. 17, 2024. According to the data center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, 474 million domestic trips were made during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; The total expenditure of domestic tourists was 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis.

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

Tourism Consumption Soars During the Spring Festival Holiday in China

NANJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 17, 2024 - Tourists visit the Confucius Temple scenic spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb. 17, 2024. According to the data center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, 474 million domestic trips were made during the 8-day Spring Festival holiday, an increase of 34.3% over the same period last year, and an increase of 19.0% over the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; The total expenditure of domestic tourists was 632.687 billion yuan, an increase of 47.3% year-on-year and an increase of 7.7% compared with the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis.

Hungarian photographers share impressions of China

STORY: Hungarian photographers share impressions of China SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 14, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): ZSOLT HAMARITS, President of Association of Hungarian Photographers 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Hungarian): ZSOLT OLAF SZAMODY, Former president of Association of Hungarian Photographers 4. various of city views in China STORYLINE: In a recent sharing session "China Through the Eyes of Hungarian Photographers" held in Budapest, a group of Hungarian photographers shared their beyond-expectation 8-day trip to China. The event kicked off a series of "Chinese Stories" lectures organized by the China Cultural Center in Budapest. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): ZSOLT HAMARITS, President of Association of Hungarian Photographers "This trip far exceeded my expectations. I actually arrived in a dream world. I'm still dreaming about this journey. It's hard to put into words how amazing it felt. If possible, I'

China's Kashgar receives over 488,000 tourists during 8-day holiday

STORY: China's Kashgar receives over 488,000 tourists during 8-day holiday DATELINE: Oct. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: KASHGAR, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ancient city of Kashgar 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): QIN PENGFEI, Tourist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIAO XINGYUAN, Tourist 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SALAMETGUL KHARI, Homestay owner 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHANG KEKE, Tourist STORYLINE: The ancient city of Kashgar in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region received more than 488,000 tourists during the eight-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday that ended Friday. Kashgar's old town dates back more than 2,000 years. It's home to the world's largest earth architectural complex. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): QIN PENGFEI, Tourist "The ancient city of Kashgar is the best place I've ever visited." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIAO XINGYUAN, Tourist "I think the people I meet here are very nice, both in restaurants and scenic spots." SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SALAMETGU

China's Yinchuan embraces tourist influx, booming consumption during holiday

STORY: China's Yinchuan embraces tourist influx, booming consumption during holiday DATELINE: Oct. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:07 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of malls, night markets in Yinchuan, China's Ningxia STORYLINE: Yinchuan City, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, has seen a robust growth in visitor numbers and consumption during the 8-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday period. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Yinchuan, China. (XHTV)

China's 8-day National Day holiday sparks travel, consumption frenzy

STORY: China's 8-day National Day holiday sparks travel, consumption frenzy DATELINE: Sept. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of travelers in China 2. various of tourists in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Tourist 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Tourist 5. various of tourists in Yanji, Jilin Province 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LU ZIYU, Owner of a photography studio in Yanji 7. various of tourists in Mount Tai, Shandong Province 8. various of travelers in China STORYLINE: China is embracing a travel boom over the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday, as the world's second-largest economy continues to unleash consumer potential. This year's holiday began with the Mid-Autumn Festival on Friday and also includes the Oct. 1 National Day. The public holidays end on Oct. 6. Cultural travel has been a top choice for many Chinese. In Jingdezhen, a "porcelain capital" in Jiangxi Province, tourists are flocking here to experience the rich hist

Xinhua Headlines: China's 8-day National Day holiday sparks travel, consumption frenzy

Xinhua Headlines: China's 8-day National Day holiday sparks travel, consumption frenzy

(230930) -- BEIJING, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Mid-Autumn Festival activity is held at the Korean Ethnic Group Folk Custom Park in Yanji City, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, northeast China's Jilin Province, Sept. 29, 2023. (Xinhua)

Xinhua Headlines: China's 8-day National Day holiday sparks travel, consumption frenzy

Xinhua Headlines: China's 8-day National Day holiday sparks travel, consumption frenzy

(230930) -- BEIJING, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People gather to watch a performance at a square of a historical and cultural street in Nanchang City, east China's Jiangxi Province, Sept. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Zhuzuo)

Xinhua Headlines: China's 8-day National Day holiday sparks travel, consumption frenzy

Xinhua Headlines: China's 8-day National Day holiday sparks travel, consumption frenzy

(230930) -- BEIJING, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors are seen at the Wangxian Valley Scenic Spot in Shangrao City, east China's Jiangxi Province, Sept. 29, 2023. (Xinhua)

Xinhua Headlines: China's 8-day National Day holiday sparks travel, consumption frenzy

Xinhua Headlines: China's 8-day National Day holiday sparks travel, consumption frenzy

(230930) -- BEIJING, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A tourist takes photos of a cup of coffee in Yanji, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, northeast China's Jilin Province, April 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

Xinhua Headlines: China's 8-day National Day holiday sparks travel, consumption frenzy

Xinhua Headlines: China's 8-day National Day holiday sparks travel, consumption frenzy

(230930) -- BEIJING, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor experiences new shooting technology at the Qingdao Oriental Movie Metropolis in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 29, 2023. (Xinhua)

Xinhua Headlines: China's 8-day National Day holiday sparks travel, consumption frenzy

Xinhua Headlines: China's 8-day National Day holiday sparks travel, consumption frenzy

(230930) -- BEIJING, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 29, 2023 shows visitors watching a single bamboo drifting performance at a scenic spot in Bozhou District of Zunyi City, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Photo by Yuan Fuhong/Xinhua)

Xinhua Headlines: China's 8-day National Day holiday sparks travel, consumption frenzy

Xinhua Headlines: China's 8-day National Day holiday sparks travel, consumption frenzy

(230930) -- BEIJING, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Zhanqiao bridge scenic spot in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Sept. 29, 2023. (Photo by Wang Haibin/Xinhua)

Türkiye's Istanbul welcomes 1st Chinese tourist group after pandemic

STORY: Türkiye's Istanbul welcomes 1st Chinese tourist group after pandemic DATELINE: Aug. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul 2. various of Sultanahmet Square, Hagia Sophia in Istanbul 3. various of Chinese tourist groups in Istanbul 4. various of China's deputy consul general in Istanbul Wu Jian meeting a group of Chinese tourists 5. various of Chinese tourists STORYLINE: Istanbul, one of Türkiye's most visited cities, welcomed on Thursday its first Chinese tourist group after China lifted the group tour ban to Türkiye on Aug. 10. The 12-member tour group will take an 8-day trip across Türkiye. Wu Jian, China's deputy consul general in Istanbul, accompanied the group to tour the historical Sultanahmet Square, surrounded by the iconic Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, and Blue Mosque. Wu told the group that a series of meetings are being held between Turkish authorities and the Chinese consulate focusing on the safe and trouble-free trav

Inside of Sun Princess cruise ship

Inside of Sun Princess cruise ship

SAPPORO, Japan - The interior architecture of Princess Cruise, a cruise ship operated by Princess Cruise Lines Ltd. of the United States, is shown to the press at Otaru port in Hokkaido on June 28, 2014, prior to its departure for an 8-day cruise.

Flower show in Pyongyang

Flower show in Pyongyang

PYONGYANG, North Korea - People attend a flower exhibition in Pyongyang on April 13, 2011, commencing the same day ahead of the birthday anniversary of the country's founder Kim Il Sung on April 15. The flower Kimilsungia on display at the 8-day show is a symbol of Kim.

Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito ends 8-day visit to Mongolia

Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito ends 8-day visit to Mongolia

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito waves as he leaves Ulan Bator on July 17, ending his eight-day visit to Mongolia. The crown prince visited Mongolia at the invitation of Mongolian President Nambaryn Enkhbayar to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Crown prince arrives in Mongolia for 8-day visit

Crown prince arrives in Mongolia for 8-day visit

ULAN BATOR, Mongol - Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito arrives in Mongolia on July 10 for an eight-day visit to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Crown prince departs on 8-day trip to Mongolia

Crown prince departs on 8-day trip to Mongolia

TOKYO, Japan - Crown Prince Naruhito waves as he leaves Tokyo's Haneda airport July 10 on an eight-day trip to Mongolia to mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Japan and Mongolia. Crown Princess Masako remains in Japan for health-related reasons.

Crown prince departs on 8-day trip to Mongolia

Crown prince departs on 8-day trip to Mongolia

TOKYO, Japan - Crown Prince Naruhito (L) is seen off by Crown Princess Masako at their residence in Tokyo on July 10 as he leaves for an eight-day visit to Mongolia to mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Japan and Mongolia. The crown princess remains in Japan for health-related reasons. (Pool photo)

(2)Nobel Peace Prize winner Maathai arrives in Japan

(2)Nobel Peace Prize winner Maathai arrives in Japan

NARITA, Japan - Wangari Maathai, winner of 2004 Nobel Peace Prize and Kenya's deputy environment minister, speaks during a news conference at Narita airport after arriving in Japan on an 8-day visit.

(1)Nobel Peace Prize winner Maathai arrives in Japan

(1)Nobel Peace Prize winner Maathai arrives in Japan

NARITA, Japan - Wangari Maathai, winner of 2004 Nobel Peace Prize and Kenya's deputy environment minister, arrives at Narita airport Feb. 14 on an 8-day visit.

Chinese leader Li Ruihuan welcomed at Japan reception

Chinese leader Li Ruihuan welcomed at Japan reception

TOKYO, Japan - Li Ruihuan (R, front), the 4th-ranking leader of the Chinese Communist Party, is welcomed by House of Representatives Speaker Soichiro Ito (2nd from L) and House of Councillors President Juro Saito (L) at a reception for Li held at Ito's official residence on Dec. 9. Li, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, arrived in Japan on Dec. 8 for an 8-day visit.

CHINA-BEIJING-FASHION WEEK-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-FASHION WEEK-OPENING (CN)

(220915) -- BEIJING, Sept. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Fashion Week in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 15, 2022. The 8-day fashion week kicked off in Beijing on Thursday. (Xinhua/Chen Jianli)

CHINA-BEIJING-FASHION WEEK-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-FASHION WEEK-OPENING (CN)

(220915) -- BEIJING, Sept. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Models present creations during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Fashion Week in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 15, 2022. The 8-day fashion week kicked off in Beijing on Thursday. (Xinhua/Chen Jianli)

CHINA-BEIJING-FASHION WEEK-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-FASHION WEEK-OPENING (CN)

(220915) -- BEIJING, Sept. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Models present creations during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Fashion Week in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 15, 2022. The 8-day fashion week kicked off in Beijing on Thursday. (Xinhua/Chen Jianli)

CHINA-BEIJING-FASHION WEEK-OPENING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-FASHION WEEK-OPENING (CN)

(220915) -- BEIJING, Sept. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A model presents a creation during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Fashion Week in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 15, 2022. The 8-day fashion week kicked off in Beijing on Thursday. (Xinhua/Chen Jianli)