Spring Festival, or Chinese New Year, falls on Feb 17 this year, with a nine-day holiday starting on Feb 15. Long a cherished occasion for family reunions and celebrations across China, the festival has become a special opportunity for foreigners to experience traditional Chinese culture.

According to a recent report from travel portal Springtour.com, the number of inbound tourists expected to use the platform during the holiday had doubled year-on-year as of Jan 27.

Larger cities like Shanghai and Beijing remain the most popular destinations for overseas travelers, while lesser-known cities, such as Guilin in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region and Datong in Shanxi province, have also gained more popularity among the group.

Source: Xinhua
Editor: Lei Yuhong