China's Tourism Boom
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Rising Income
The total revenue for the tourism industry in 2007 was $160 billion, according to the China National Tourism Administration. That was a 22.6% increase over the previous year. Tourists, both Chinese and foreign, favor traditional favorites such as the Great Wall (pictured) outside Beijing.
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