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New Year’s Day Holiday Travel Guide

As New Year’s Day approaches, it is expected that most parts of the country will have fine weather with little snow and rain, and the air quality will improve significantly, which will be conducive to people’s holiday travel. In order to improve the quality of holiday tourism, create a holiday tourism atmosphere, guide tourists to travel safely, off-peak and in a civilized way, and create a holiday tourism market with a better sense of experience and gain, the National Tourism Administration has prepared the "New Year's Day Holiday Travel Guide" for tourists' reference . Details are as follows:

1. New Year’s Day holiday tourism market forecast

A comprehensive survey of residents’ travel willingness and New Year’s Day holiday tourism market characteristics over the years by the China Tourism Academy shows that residents have a strong willingness to travel during the New Year’s Day holiday, and cities The surrounding leisure tourism market is gradually heating up, and bookings for hot springs, skiing and other special tourism products are booming. During New Year's Day, the number of domestic tourists is expected to reach 135 million, a year-on-year increase of 12.5%; domestic tourism revenue will reach 76.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.7%. The market will present the following characteristics:

(1) Short-distance travel around the area occupies the mainstream of holiday travel.

The survey shows that in the first quarter of 2008, the overall willingness of residents to travel reached 83%, and more than a quarter of them chose to travel in January. The New Year's Day holiday is short, and most residents will choose short-distance trips to the surrounding areas during the holiday, and self-driving has become the first choice of transportation. Family reunion remains an important holiday theme. More and more people are traveling together, including parents and children, as well as children and the elderly, and family and parent-child tours are becoming more popular. As the temperature drops, hot spring vacation tourism products suitable for all ages are generally selling well, and it is expected that a large number of tourists will be welcomed during the holidays.

(2) The national tourism market has obvious spatial characteristics of “going from south to north”.

During New Year’s Day, off-season warm tourism and ice and snow tourism are popular, and southern tourist destinations with the theme of “escape from the cold” are still popular. Skiing, skating, snow viewing and other ice and snow themed tours bring a large number of tourists to the northern region. According to the survey, Sanya, Harbin, Xiamen, Hangzhou, Zhangjiajie, Kunming, Beijing, etc. It ranks among the top tourist destinations for New Year's Day.

(3) Holiday tourism will stimulate continued growth in consumption.

With the continuous upgrading of tourism consumption, tourism has become an important way to satisfy people's yearning for a better life, and holiday travel and leisure vacations have become residents' daily needs. During holiday travel, tourists not only pursue simple sightseeing, but also pay more attention to service quality and travel experience. In-depth tourist routes with high comfort and strong experience have attracted widespread attention. Offline new retail development continues to be active, and holiday promotions continue. From the end of the year to the Spring Festival, gatherings of family and friends and company team-building activities increase. Tourism is expected to play a greater role in stimulating consumption during the holidays.

2. New Year holiday travel tips

According to the characteristics of the New Year holiday travel market, in order to make holiday travel smoother and the holiday experience more quality, we sincerely send the following to tourists Travel tips:

(1) Precautions for self-driving vacations

Before hitting the road, comprehensively check the condition of the vehicle, check tire pressure, engine oil condition, brake sensitivity, etc., to eliminate potential safety hazards. Pay attention to the amount of fuel required for vehicle operation, and use safety features such as seat belts and child seats. When driving, obey traffic laws and do not drive while fatigued or drunk. Don’t use your cell phone while driving, don’t ride in a car with strangers, don’t coast in neutral, and don’t wade in water. When encountering a sharp bend on a mountain road, honk the horn to slow down and drive to the edge.

(2) Precautions for holiday hot spring tourism

Understand the types of hot springs in advance, and choose to soak according to the different water quality and curative effects of the hot springs and your own needs. It is not advisable to soak on an empty stomach, after meals or after drinking. Before entering the hot spring pool, you must warm up.

Increase safety awareness, understand the hardware and software facilities and social evaluation of ice and snow sports venues in advance, and choose ski resorts and skating rinks with complete safety facilities. Before participating in sports, purchase medical and accident insurance, prepare enough warm clothes, try to wear bright clothes, and choose appropriate sports equipment. Newbies should ask a coach for guidance. Warm up in advance before exercise, and choose ski activities corresponding to your skiing level according to your own abilities. Don’t blindly challenge difficult ski slopes.

(4) Peak holiday travel tips

Avoid the first day of travel peak, try to choose to travel the day before the holiday before the tourist demand is concentrated, and based on the tourist reservations released by each scenic spot Information Choose to travel to non-popular tourist destinations. During the holidays, pay attention to the road network tips issued by local transportation departments, choose smooth driving routes, and set off and return as soon as possible near the end of the holidays to avoid traffic peaks. Qualified tourists can choose to take advantage of paid annual leave to "take a vacation" for a better travel experience.

(5) Tips for rational consumption during holidays

Put an end to the mentality of comparison, enjoyment, and perfection, and choose reasonable routes and products. Pay attention to the business qualifications of travel agencies and sign travel contracts with travel agencies. When signing a contract, you should read the terms of the contract carefully. Don’t take verbal promises lightly, and don’t join tours that are significantly lower than normal prices. When shopping while traveling, you should do what you can according to your needs. Ask for an invoice after payment and keep it properly.

(6) Reasonable tips for safeguarding rights during holidays

Keep in mind the “12301” national tourism service hotline. If you encounter travel problems, you can dial "12301" for help. If you encounter travel rights protection, you can complain. If you encounter travel emergencies, you can get rescue.

When you suspect infringement, you should rely on various complaint channels to safeguard your rights reasonably and legally. You should refrain from extending your rights without restriction and taking drastic actions to safeguard your rights. If it is inconvenient to defend your rights during the trip, you can keep relevant evidence and seek solutions after returning.

(7) Civilized holiday travel tips

Abide by the laws, regulations, public order and social ethics of the tourist destination, and respect local customs, cultural traditions and religious beliefs. Care for the natural environment, do not litter, do not harm vegetation, protect cultural relics, do not graffiti on buildings, and do not engrave words on scenic spots. Pay attention to treating others with courtesy, respecting others, being willing to help others, and being a communicator of civilized holiday tourism and a sharer of travel happiness.

Dear tourists and friends, the New Year’s Day holiday is approaching, and beautiful mountains and rivers and colorful folk customs are waiting for you to experience. While thinking about a wonderful holiday, I once again remind everyone to allocate time reasonably, arrange the work at hand, draw a successful end to 2008, and welcome the first trip of 2008 with a relaxed and happy mood.