What keeps Chinese coming: scenic vistas, history and shopping

Notre Dame de Paris is one of the must-see scenic spots for the Chinese tourists.[Photo provided to China Daily]

Major travel routes

Popular routes: France, Italy and Switzerland; Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland; Northern Europe.

In-depth travel: The UK, Greece, Spain and Portugal.

Newly developed routes: Balkan Peninsula, Chateaus in France; Norway, Iceland and Turkey; Eastern Europe.

Major countries and spots

Popular countries among Chinese tourists: France, UK, Italy, Switzerland and Germany.

Popular scenic spots among Chinese tourists: Notre Dame de Paris and Louvre in France, Milan Cathedral in Italy, the Van Gogh Museum in the Netherlands and British Museum in London.

Major shopping sites

Popular sites: Outlets and Galeries Lafayette.