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North Korea has opened five luxury hotels in Samjiyon near Mount Paektu, primarily promoting domestic tourism despite previous plans to attract foreign visitors, with recent upgrades to infrastructure and a focus on serving the wealthy elite, while still hinting at future foreign tourism prospects, especially from China.
North Korea has completed and is opening its Wonsan Kalma beach resort to domestic tourists on July 1, aiming to boost tourism and revenue, with plans to possibly attract Russian visitors as well, amidst renewed ties between the two countries.
Young Chinese tourists, known as "special forces" travelers, are embracing budget-conscious travel during the long holiday period in China. Lingering concerns about the economy have led to a preference for domestic travel and cost-cutting measures. While Chinese tourists are gradually returning, they are more cautious with their spending and opting for experiences like camping and road trips instead of luxury shopping. The desire to have fun while saving has led to the popularity of shoestring travel, with young travelers seeking out cheap and picturesque destinations. The recovery of international tourism is weaker than expected, with domestic tourism taking priority for Chinese consumers.
Chinese travelers flocked to domestic tourist sites during the annual Labor Day holiday, signaling a strong rebound in the country's consumer-led economy despite factory struggles. The five-day break around May 1 was seen as a sign of life returning to normal after the pandemic, with many Chinese eager to travel and spend money on leisure activities.