Iran among top popular destinations for Chinese tourists: Report

A new report says Iran has emerged as one of the new most popular destinations for Chinese tourists.

The Chinese state-run daily newspaper Global Times said data from online travel platforms showed that some countries in the Middle East and Africa saw a jump in the number of Chinese tourists this summer, unlike traditional destinations in Europe and the United States.

“Some unexpected destinations appeared on the hot destination list, such as some Middle Eastern and African countries. These new hot destinations include South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, the UAE and Iran,” Han Jie, head of CYTS Aoyou Travel Technology Development, told the Global Times on Monday.

The report noted that new trend comes as outbound tourism has resumed after about three years of closures during the pandemic and many experienced tourists are opting new destinations to visit.

"The main reason why tourists are exploring more 'uncommon' destinations is that outbound tourism has just resumed, and many of the tourists traveling abroad this year are experienced travelers," Han said, adding "They are more in need of fresh, niche destinations."

Iran is one of the best places to see some of the best historical places in the world, in addition to various and unique natural attractions.

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