Tourists to hit record high

The number of tourists traveling during the upcoming Spring Festival holidays, the most important celebration in the Chinese calendar, is expected to hit a record high of 211 million, the nation's tourism authority said Thursday.

The number of holiday tourists is expected to rise by 20 percent compared to the previous year, surpassing 200 million for the first time, the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) said.

Increased consumer confidence, the removal of tolls on some highways and lower ticket prices have made more people willing to travel this year, the CNTA said. Tourism revenues are expected to reach 126.7 billion yuan ($20.2 billion) during the holiday, said the CNTA.

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