CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- Chongqing won the title of “Most Influential Chinese Destination on Weibo in 2023” at the “2023 Weibo Travel Night” awards ceremony held in Dali, Yunnan.

From the beginning of 2023, to the May Day holiday and Dragon Boat Festival holiday, and to the summer holiday and the National Day holiday, 2023 saw dramatic growth in Chongqing’s cultural tourism.

In 2023, 130 A-level tourist attractions under key monitoring in Chongqing received 153 million tourists, an increase of 98.9% year-on-year; the number of overnight tourists received exceeded 100 million, growing 88.1% year-on-year; and there were 18,100 new cultural business entities and 2,823 new tourism organizations. Both the cultural industry-added value and tourism added value maintained a good growth momentum in 2023.

In 2023, Chongqing went viral as a tourist destination on social platforms like Weibo. The posts related to the unique travel experiences in Chongqing on Weibo have enhanced the reputation of Chongqing and attracted many tourists to Chongqing.

According to the 2024 Spring Festival Travel Trend Forecast Report released by Tongcheng, Chongqing ranks second only to Harbin in the list of estimated top 10 domestic travel destinations for the Spring Festival in 2024.

For the upcoming Spring Festival holiday, Chongqing plans to offer 23 events (divided into seven sections) and 1000 themed activities so that visitors can have an exciting and unforgettable New Year’s trip in Chongqing.

The award is a good start for the development of Chongqing’s cultural tourism in 2024. This Spring Festival holiday, Chongqing is yours to explore! (Translated by Yuki, Fathom Language Limited)