Ctrip , the Australia and US are among countries witnessing a surge in foreign study tours by Chinese students. Tour numbers rose 74% 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 Australia . The major domestic online travel agency Tuniu has also seen a surge in bookings of study trips abroad for July and August. The average cost of a tour is around CNY29,000, with 50% of all bookings being made for teenagers. The most popular elements of the tours include camping, international classes, outdoor challenges, culture and charity experiences.
Ctrip , the Australia and US are among countries witnessing a surge in foreign study tours by Chinese students. Tour numbers rose 74% 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 Australia . The average cost of a tour is around CNY29,000, with 50% of all bookings being made for teenagers. The most popular elements of the tours include camping, international classes, outdoor challenges, culture and charity experiences.