China is the second largest destination traveling country in the world, receiving a large number of
visitors both domestic and abroad every year. Economy hotels, youth hostels and youth hotels are
growing up very fast in china.

By the end of 2005, China's star-level hotels totaled to 12930, increasing 2042 with a year-on-year
rate of 18.75%, hotel rooms reached 1.37 million, increasing 132.1 thousand with 10.67%, beds
amounted to 2.55 million, increasing 183.4 thousand with 7.75%. Considering the current
investment enthusiasm in hotel industry, the estimated amount of star-level hotels will reach 13500
by the end of 2006.


Accommodations are more luxurious in the large and thriving cities like Shanghai, Hong Kong, Beijing, Guangzhou, Xian and Shenzhen. Fewer
luxury hotels can be found in smaller cities or remote areas. However, there are plenty of economical or standard hotels away from the larger cities
that are clean, comfortable and safe.