Many people come to Xinjiang for tourism. Xinjiang is a popular tourist destination. Here are some specific data and explanations:?
Tourism data during the Spring Festival:?
During the recent Snake Year Spring Festival holiday (January 28th to February 4th), Xinjiang received a total of 7.9425 million tourists, a year-on-year increase of 10.04%; tourist spending reached RMB 8.075 billion, a year-on-year increase of 9.35%. This data indicates that Xinjiang’s tourism market was very hot during the Spring Festival, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists.?
Tourism growth in the Altay region:?
As a snow and ice tourism resort in Xinjiang, the Altay region has seen more than 33,000 tourists arrive via China Southern Airlines in the past month (January 14th to February 13th), an increase of 58% compared to the same period last year. This demonstrates the enormous appeal and rapid growth of snow and ice tourism in the Altay region.?
Annual tourism data:?
As of December 25, 2024, Xinjiang has received over 300 million tourists throughout the year, a year-on-year increase of about 14%, reaching a record high; tourists spent approximately RMB 355.2 billion, a year-on-year increase of about 21%. These figures further prove the popularity of Xinjiang as a tourist destination.?
Rich tourism activities and preferential policies:?
During the Spring Festival, Xinjiang held 727 cultural tourism activities, including cultural performances, museum exhibitions, tourism promotions, sports events, and folk activities. These activities not only enriched tourists’ travel experiences but also showcased the cultural charm of Xinjiang. At the same time, cultural and tourism departments across Xinjiang also launched various preferential policies to attract more tourists.?
In summary, many people come to Xinjiang for tourism. Xinjiang attracts a large number of tourists for sightseeing with its unique natural scenery, rich cultural activities, and preferential policies.?