The Buzz | Zhuhai tourism indexes increase due to Chinese New Year

Zhuhai received 1.93 million tourists during the Chinese New Year Golden Week, according to a report by Macao Daily News. The number represents a 19 percent increase year-on-year. The city recorded over RMB1.2 billion in tourism-related revenue during the Golden Week, which represents a year-on-year growth of almost 30 percent.

All other indexes related to tourism saw a boost during the CNY holiday. More than 485,000 overnight tourists were registered, an increase of 19.5 percent year-on-year.

The city launched 36 themed activities such as flower markets, shopping promotions and amusement parks.

Zhuhai’s tourism board said that the city is gradually becoming an attractive destination for Hong Kong and Macau residents in the Pearl River Delta region.

The CNY holiday is said to have accelerated the development of Zhuhai tourism, especially in the countryside.

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