
Beijing has remained on a sharp yet steady growth curve since overcoming the difficulties of the global economic crisis as early as 2010, becoming the top tourist destination in China today. However, this has not put the municipal tourism committee at ease. Instead, the government keeps rolling out promotions to be a World City. This kind of domination has sprouted from a diversified tourist product, as the city strives to become number one in both leisure and business.
Key figuresPopulation: 20.2 millionsSurface Area: 16,801.25 sq. kmNumber of Rooms: 200 000Visitors: 231 million (2012)Tourism revenues: $21.5 billion (2012)Beijing, the Capital of China for over 700 years, has been ranked the top tourist destination in China. From this vantage point, the city is...
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