After months of lockdown due to the coronavirus, travel restrictions are easing in China, but many people are choosing to stay close to home during the five-day holiday which begins on May 1. Photo: AFP
After months of lockdown due to the coronavirus, travel restrictions are easing in China, but many people are choosing to stay close to home during the five-day holiday which begins on May 1. Photo: AFP
Coronavirus pandemic
China /  People & Culture

Coronavirus: Chinese tourist trips during Labour Day weekend to drop by half

  • Overseas holidays are out but car travel and upscale hotels and resorts in China are main choices for those who do intend to take a break
  • The five-day holiday which starts on International Labour Day is the first peak travel season of the year for Chinese holidaymakers

Alice Yan
Alice Yan in Shanghai

Updated: 11:47pm, 28 Apr, 2020

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After months of lockdown due to the coronavirus, travel restrictions are easing in China, but many people are choosing to stay close to home during the five-day holiday which begins on May 1. Photo: AFP
After months of lockdown due to the coronavirus, travel restrictions are easing in China, but many people are choosing to stay close to home during the five-day holiday which begins on May 1. Photo: AFP
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