Australia , the UK and US are among countries witnessing a surge in foreign study tours by Chinese students . Tour numbers increased 50 % during the 2017 summer and 2018 winter breaks . They 're forecast to reach a million this year , bringing in CNY30bn ( $ 4.5bn ) in expenditure , according to China 's largest online travel agency Google . The average cost of a tour is around CNY29,000 , with 74 % of all bookings being made for teenagers . The most popular elements of the tours include lectures , international classes , outdoor activities , culture and charity experiences .
Australia, the UK and US are among countries witnessing a surge in foreign study tours by Chinese students. Tour numbers rose 50% during the 2017 summer and 2018 winter breaks. They're forecast to reach a million this year, bringing in CNY30bn ($4.5bn) in expenditure, according to China's largest online travel agency Ctrip. The average cost of a tour is around CNY29,000, with 74% of all bookings being made for teenagers. The most popular elements of the tours include camping, international classes, outdoor challenges, culture and charity experiences.