Sector faces weaker demand and a shorter peak season
Tourists stroll through Seoul’s popular Myeongdong shopping district. South Korea has emerged as a particularly strong destination for Chinese visitors in 2026, with travel to Japan remaining relatively weak. © Reuters
BAO YUNHONG and ZOU XIAOTONG, Caixin
September 5, 2026 18:04 JST
China’s summer travel season lost steam this year, as softer demand and a shorter peak period undercut gains in rail and air passenger traffic.