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Where are China’s wealthy travelers going during the pandemic?

Updated 10:04 PM EDT, Sat August 28, 2021
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<strong>Sanya, Hainan province: </strong>According to the 2021 Hurun Report, Sanya -- a tropical playground on the island of Hainan south of mainland China -- is the most popular destination among wealthy domestic travelers these days. Click on to see more popular Chinese destinations.
Sanya, Hainan province: According to the 2021 Hurun Report, Sanya -- a tropical playground on the island of Hainan south of mainland China -- is the most popular destination among wealthy domestic travelers these days. Click on to see more popular Chinese destinations.
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<strong>Yunnan province: </strong>Tourists visit Laojun Mountain in China's Yunnan province on April 10, 2020. The mountainous area is a popular destination thanks to an abundance of ancient cities, forests and tea plantations.
Yunnan province: Tourists visit Laojun Mountain in China's Yunnan province on April 10, 2020. The mountainous area is a popular destination thanks to an abundance of ancient cities, forests and tea plantations.
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<strong>Sichuan:</strong> A giant panda plays at the Shenshuping Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Wolong National Nature Reserve on August 4, 2021 in Sichuan province.
Sichuan: A giant panda plays at the Shenshuping Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Wolong National Nature Reserve on August 4, 2021 in Sichuan province.
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<strong>Sichuan cuisine: </strong>A person harvests peppers at a growing base in Longjiabian, a Sichuan village, on August 17, 2021. Sichuan has long been a hot destination for tourists in love with its famed, fiery cuisine.
Sichuan cuisine: A person harvests peppers at a growing base in Longjiabian, a Sichuan village, on August 17, 2021. Sichuan has long been a hot destination for tourists in love with its famed, fiery cuisine.
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<strong>Moganshan: </strong>Lesser known on the global stage, Moganshan is an area of natural beauty that's just a 2.5-hour drive from Shanghai.
Moganshan: Lesser known on the global stage, Moganshan is an area of natural beauty that's just a 2.5-hour drive from Shanghai.
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<strong>Shanghai Disneyland: </strong>Opened in 2016, Shanghai Disneyland remains a popular destination among wealthy travelers looking for a family-friendly getaway.<br />
Shanghai Disneyland: Opened in 2016, Shanghai Disneyland remains a popular destination among wealthy travelers looking for a family-friendly getaway.
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<strong>Forbidden City: </strong>According to Wendy Min, Trip.com Group spokesperson, the company has seen an uptick in bookings for bucket list destinations like Beijing's Forbidden City.
Forbidden City: According to Wendy Min, Trip.com Group spokesperson, the company has seen an uptick in bookings for bucket list destinations like Beijing's Forbidden City.
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