Have you made your travel plans for the upcoming National Day holiday?

Shenyang made the list of top 10 most popular destinations for overseas tourists for the National Day holiday.

The travel forecast report for the National Day holiday, released by the travel platform Qunar.com, shows that numerous domestic cities have become popular destinations for overseas tourists visiting China.

The data shows that overseas tourists' bookings for the National Day holiday has covered nearly 100 cities in China.Among these cities, Shenyang stands out with its unique charm, ranking among top 10 most popular destinations for overseas tourists and being the only city in Northeast China to make the list. Moreover, Shenyang also ranks among top 10 cities experiencing the high increase in overseas tourists' flight bookings.

As more and more foreign friends start to long for "Shenyang Travel",Shenyang continues to improve services to provide a better travel experience.

Excellent shopping experience

In order to improve the shopping experience of overseas tourists, the "refund-upon-purchase" tax service for overseas tourists has been fully implemented in Shenyang.

Since the implementation of the new departure tax refund policy on April 27, the number of tax-free stores in Shenyang has increased from 34 to 152 as of September 16. The number of sales invoices for the tax-refundable goods has increased by 218% year on year, while the sales of tax-free stores has grown by 213% year on year. The tax-free stores are now distributed across major commercial areas, scenic areas and other popular shopping locations, effectively enhancing the convenience brought by the policy for overseas tourists.

Convenient services on eating,accommodation and transportation

By opening a mobile app, overseas tourists can enjoy navigation in multiple languages, locate delicious restaurants and popular attractions in Shenyang, utilize real-time translation for taxis and hotel bookings, and more. Upgraded digital services make it easier for overseas tourists to tour Shenyang.

Gaode Map has expanded its language offerings by adding 14 languages, including French and German, to its original Chinese and English versions. The multilingual platform accurately displays geographical locations and provides the names and descriptions of scenic areas, restaurants, hotels and other key sites in Shenyang.

Alipay, in collaboration with industry partners, provides overseas tourists with a range of digital services, including online translation, ride-hailing, hotel reservations and scenic area ticket booking. These integrated solutions enable overseas tourists to tour Shenyang just holding a mobile phone.

Welcome to Shenyang!