News Feed Chinese students paying more for graduation travel Travel World China | Date锛�2017-7-12   More and more Chinese high school and college graduates are finding creative ways to celebrate their graduation, such as by taking graduation photos, traveling, learning how to drive, dining out, and seeking micro-plastic surgery. The innovative ways of bidding farewell to school life have given rise to a wide range of business opportunities. A survey by Ctrip, China’s top tourism service provider, has found that 70 percent of Chinese parents think traveling is the best gift to give to their children. More than half, or 55 percent, are willing to pay about $1,470 for that experience, and 15 percent are willing to pay over $2,940. A high-quality travel experience has won favor of Chinese born after the 1990s. A report by China’s online travel agency giant Tuniu.com has indicated that 41 percent of graduates spent about $440-735 on graduation travel, and 8 percent spent less than $145. The average payment for travel was around $490. Chengdu, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Xi’an, Xiamen, Kunming, Nanjing. and Wuhan are the most popular travel destinations.   Source锛歱eople.cn