A record 6. 15 million trips were made by Chinese mainland tourists to overseas destinations during the seven-day Spring Festival holiday, 【小题1】 ended on Thursday, according to the China National Tourism 【小题2】 (administrate). That is an increase of 7 percent compared with last year's Spring Festival.
With many Chinese now 【小题3】 (travel) abroad for Spring Festival, their choice of destinations has expanded along 【小题4】 their growing interest in foreign cultures and services.
Those traveling to Japan, for example, where "shopping spree (购.物狂)“ -【小题5】 (become) a catchword in 2015, now prefer a physical checkup or experiencing Japanese culture.
Li Xuejing, a marketing manager, said Chinese tourists are 【小题6】 (increasing) willing to experience local culture and characteristic services, including staying in private homes, appreciating bonsai and watching monkeys in hot springs.
【小题7】 Chinese tourist surnamed Guo,who was vacationing on an island in the Philippines, said she now pays more attention to relaxation and enjoyment during the holidays instead of shopping or choosing gifts for 【小题8】 (relative).
"When I book a hotel, I will take into consideration the massage (按摩)’ the spa and other special services…【小题9】 (enjoy) myself," she said.
Another choice is Britain. Though the devaluation (贬值)of the pound 【小题10】 (be) a factor, Britain's rich history and famous education tradition have caught the eye of Chinese.