China-laos railway welcomes the "silver generation" cross-border tourism in winter

China-laos Railway ushered in the "silver family" winter cross-border tourism heat "We are the first time to take the China-Laos railway to travel, feel that the China-Laos railway is very comfortable, very convenient, and after arriving at Mohan (railway) port, the exit procedures and procedures are relatively simple." Recently, in the passenger inspection hall of Mohan Railway, Niu Yanjun, a Chinese traveler from Beijing, and his friends were talking about this outbound tour with great anticipation.

(The silver Tours line up to enter the country)

It is reported that since the beginning of this year, with the increasing demand for domestic tourism, coupled with the increasing influence of China-Laos railway, because of its fast, convenient, comfortable and other reasons, it has become the first choice for more and more people to travel abroad. Especially since the beginning of winter, affected by the cold weather, many elderly people in northern and mainland cold areas have chosen to stay and stay in Xishuangbanna. Southeast Asian countries such as Laos and Thailand, which are adjacent to Xishuangbanna, have always been popular destinations for Chinese people to travel abroad. In addition, due to the pleasant winter climate in this region, short round-trip time, rich tourism resources and low cost, Traveling to Southeast Asia by China-Laos railway has become a popular way of travel for the elderly, and China-Laos railway has ushered in a wave of cross-border tourism in winter.

According to the statistics of Mohan Border inspection Station, since October this year, as of November 25, Mohan Railway port has checked and released more than 20,000 Chinese outbound tourists, an increase of more than 195% year-on-year, an increase of more than 53% month-on-month, "silver" (over 60 years old) outbound tourists accounted for nearly 60%, and a single day checked and released outbound tourists up to more than 500 people. Accounting for more than 78% of outbound passengers on that day, the oldest is 82 years old. As of November 25, since the beginning of this year, the Mohan Railway port has allowed more than 70,000 outbound Chinese tourists, an increase of more than 100%, and more than 10,000 inbound foreign tourists, an increase of more than 164%.

Resource: 中国日报网