China To Open More Of The Forbidden City To the Public

China's State Administration of Cultural Heritage has decided to open 70% of the Forbidden City in Beijing to the public, instead of the current 30%.

BTA Asks Travel Industry To Develop Senior Citizen Travel Market

An Jinming, deputy director of the Beijing Tourism Administration, said at a recent conference that the silver-hair tourism market should be developed to reinforce the development of scenic spots and mitigate the poor low season resulting from the global financial crisis.

Beijing Tourist Numbers Up 50% During New Year Holiday

Beijing Tourism Administration reports that during the 2009 New Year holiday tourist numbers increased by an average of 50% compared to the same period for 2008.